1886-1926], Patient Register and Record of Burial Plots, 1872-1937. Entries list the admission number, any previous admission numbers, the population of hospital at the time of admission, the admission date, patients name, age, marital status, color (white, black, or mulatto), county of residence, country or state of birth, number of children, number of siblings, and occupation. You can access your medical records online and request additional medical records through your UPMC Central PA Portal. endobj Harrisburg State Hospital, formerly known from 1851 to 1937 as Pennsylvania State Lunatic Hospital, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was Pennsylvania's first public facility to house the mentally ill and disabled. Admission Card File, 1885-1952. Founded on April 14, 1845, the hospital was originally known as the Pennsylvania State Lunatic Hospital and Union Asylum for the Insane. Harrisburg, 2000. A record of female patient deaths at Philadelphia State Hospital. Mail Code HU24 However, all state hospital records are completely confidential. Medical Case Book, 1851-1867. African Americans are documented in this series but the admission number of the patient must be known. Admission Registers, 1925-1941. (23 volumes) Arranged chronologically by date of admission. All non-patient related material is closed for 75 years from its creation. (19 volumes) Arranged numerically by admission number. (5 volumes) Arranged chronologically by year. (8 folders), Hospital Record Books, 1856-1895. With the consolidation effort, Danville State Hospital facilities are gradually being utilized to meet other community resource needs. To obtain copies of your medical records for yourself, another individual, or an organization, you must complete a signed authorization form. Other information about the hospital includes financial data, number of employees, and their racial and gender groupings by job classification. (43 volumes, 3 folders), Biennial Reports of the Board of Trustees, 1948-1964. The name Dixmont was given to honor the social reformer for the insane, Dorthea Dix. The boards mission was to gather information on the conditions of all charitable and correctional institutions within the state, to inspect all of their books and papers, and to observe and criticize procedures when necessary. Data regarding release include date of discharge, type of discharge, time in hospital, by whom removed and remarks. (47 volumes), Annual Report Book, 1928-1935. Please click here to learn more. (3 volumes) Arranged chronologically by date of death, and indexed internally by surname. Information given in each report includes name of the institution, city and county where the institution was located, name of field representative conducting the inspection, patient population statistics, names and titles of various institutional officers and personnel, information about the buildings and grounds, and recommendations. You may be trying to access this site from a secured browser on the server. Proudly founded in 1681 as a place of tolerance and freedom. As of 2000, Norristown still operates as a state hospital. (30 volumes) Arranged chronologically by observation date. For example, some African American inmates are recorded in the censuses of Berks County Poor Relief, 1932-1938; Bloom Almshouse in Cambria County, 1933-1937; and Lehigh County Almshouse, 1933. A hard print copy is available for purchase at ShopPAHeritage, Female Admission Registers, 1884-1923. Mail: Harrison County Community Hospital Health Information 2600 Miller St., Bethany, MO 64424. Patient History Books, 1859-1950. (1 volume) Arranged alphabetically by surname, and thereunder chronologically by date of admission. This volume provides the following information about each patient: name, age, color, gender, social class, place of birth, marital status, former place of residence and previous register number of the patient; admission, discharge and/or death dates; name of the person who ordered the commitment; reason for discharge; and form of mental disorder. (2 volumes) Arranged alphabetically by surname of patient and thereafter by date of admission. Download Authorization to Use of Disclose Health Information Form (PDF). 2023 Penn State Health. Add a memorial, flowers or photo. Register of Discharges and Deaths, 1950-1958. (32 volumes) Arranged chronologically by date of report. All Rights Reserved. PO Box 8700 In accordance with an act of 1938 requiring the state to take over all institutions for the care of the mentally ill, Mayview came under state control in 1941. Access requires your email address to be on file. Entries were made either weekly or when the nature of the case required it. (1 volume) Arranged by type of material. 200 Lothrop Street (All of the following records are restricted. Facility: UPMC Harrisburg. Schedule and manage appointments, including video visits. In 1982, an adolescent center was transferred from Woodville State Hospital to Mayview. Male Patients Clothing and Property Books, 1895-1904. A case book documenting treatments and observations of male and female patients at the Pennsylvania State Lunatic Hospital. Prior to this time, the only other state mental hospitals were located in Warren County, Danville, and Harrisburg. For patients of UPMC-affiliated doctors in Central Pa, select UPMC Central Pa Portal. (49 volumes, 18 boxes), Reports on County Homes, 1917-1935. Medical Records Hospital Search; Hospitals by State; Enterprise Request Service; Get Medical Records for Legal Cases; You may also try reaching out for more information about former patients on our message board. Pennsylvania State Archives: Hospital Records. From that date, it operated under the name Dixmont State Hospital until it closed in July 1984. As the primary state agency concerned with the social welfare and financial needs of the citizens of the Commonwealth, the department today provides public assistance, medical assistance, and aid to the handicapped, administers mental health and retardation programs, and provides licensing and inspection of nursing homes, day-care centers, and hospitals. Please click here to learn more. County population statistics refer to African American inmates both individually and as a segment of the population. In all cases an accurate record was to be kept of the medicines administered, the observed results, and any injuries and accidents. The 1900-1941 register lists name of patient, register number, date of discharge, and date of death. Together, these composed the Luzerne County Almshouse. The book contains a series of entries made on different dates charting the medical progress of patients. The 1913-1962 register lists patient name, date of discharge, date of death, register number, residence, color, age, and marital status. Pittsburgh, PA 15213 The easiest way to access your electronic medical records is through our secure website for patient tools and information,My Penn State Health. Books that document the medical history of patients and their families. Receiving Copies of Requested Health Care Information. You can then give the completed authorization form to the individual or organization to whom you wish to give access to. Information given about each patient may include name and address of patient and nearest relative; compensation number; rank and unit designation; age at time of admission; gender, race, religion, occupation, and place of birth; diagnosed form of mental illness; dates of admission, diagnosis, and transfer or release; whether patient was transferred or released; and condition at that time. Refill prescriptions and get test results. 2023 UPMC I Affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, Supplemental content provided by Healthwise, Incorporated. Patient Population Statistical Tables, 1936-1946. This was due to new medicines being developed and finally deinstitutionalization. Other information found includes whether or not the patient was an alcoholic, had syphilis, or any drug problems; a description of the patients physical condition (facial expression, articulation, skull conformation, ear measurements, palate, motor function of muscles, reflexes, secretion, special senses, trophic disturbances, temperature, pulse, circulation, respiration, sugar level (tongue and albumin); the patients mental state; doctors diagnosis and the quality, color and odor of urine samples. Miami, Florida 33136. It's also for people who need the record of someone they represent or care for, like a child, elderly parent, or an adult with a disability. There is no column designated for color or race, however, "cold" is written beside the names of several patients. Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center has been serving the greater Harrisburg region with high-quality, ethically guided and patient-focused health care services since 1963. A major objective in the beginning was the removal of the insane from almshouses to the Pennsylvania State Lunatic Hospital and other state hospitals. Though not part of the reports, photographs of the hospital taken in 1924 are found at the end of the series. It's easy to find the right doctor, health screenings, programs, classes, and more. Alms House Registers, 1876-1884. Reports on County Homes, 1917-1935. You may complete the authorization form by either: All completed authorization forms can be faxed to: 717-782-3671 OR sent to: UPMC in Central Pa. (2 volumes) Arranged chronologically by date of discharge. (1 volume) Arranged numerically by admission number and indexed internally, alphabetically by surname of the patient. (2 volumes) Arranged chronologically by date of admission, and indexed externally by surname of patient in Alphabetical Register of Female Patients, [ca. In addition, other related information can be obtained such as the patients country of birth, citizenship, financial status, and the number and gender of officers and employees for the year. (3 cartons), Admission Registers, 1851-1969. This series documents all admissions to the Dixmont State Hospital. APPLY NOW. 412-647-8762 (3 cartons) Arranged numerically by admission number. During the patient's hospital stay, all data collected on the patient is placed within the patient's electronic health record. Your health information, right at your fingertips. And much more. Annual reports of the Board of Directors from the Luzerne County Central Poor District and of the superintendent of Retreat State Hospital. By an act of the legislature in 1937, the haphazard system of poor districts was abolished and county institution districts were set up. The entries are not made in a consistent fashion and primarily consist of observations rather than descriptions of treatments applied. and filed in the patient's records after separation from the institution. Health Information Department (19 volumes), Medical Case Books of the Female Department, 1880-1922. In 1980, due to decreasing use of hospital facilities and cutbacks in the overall Department of Welfare budget, Retreat State Hospital was forced to close. State law 50 P.S. (1 folder) Arranged chronologically by year. The officers of the hospital consisted of a superintendent, one assistant physician, a steward and a matron. Send a message to your doctor. Also included is a description of the mental disorder, the manner and period of the attack, the changes produced in the patients temper or disposition (specifying whether the malady displayed itself by delusions or irrational conduct, morbid or dangerous habits or propensities), and whether the patient had experienced any failure of memory or understanding or was affected by epilepsy or ordinary paralysis such as tremulous movements of the tongue, defect of articulation, or weakness or unsteadiness of gait. Institutional Population Records, [ca. Properly identifying patients is the first step in safety in any health care system. A record of female patients admitted to the Pennsylvania State Lunatic Hospital. Information provided about each patient includes name, number, and admission date; the condition of the patient; age, nativity, residence and occupation; the duration of symptoms prior to admission; how the patient was committed and supported; the cause and form of the disease; any complications and results of treatment; period of residence, date of discharge, and remarks. HARRISBURG STATE HOSPITAL lLliRRIS3LBG, PENNSYLVANIA AUDIT RE?ORT . Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission, PHMC Collections Management Policy Standards, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access Policy. The cards also provide information on alcoholic habits of the patient (whether an abstainer, temperate, or intemperate), any accompanying physical diseases that were not an integral part of the psychosis, and the duration of the present attack prior to admission. (3 volumes) Arranged chronologically by year. In 1938, an act of the legislature vested control of the institution in the Allegheny County commissioners. Historical File, 1900-1978. This series contains the original insane hospital admissions list of July 1900; memoranda and programs relating to the hospitals centennial; miscellaneous court papers (petitions, appointments and reports of investigative commissions, and commitment orders) from the 1920s and 1930s; a 1902 guide to the Pennsylvania laws governing the Central Poor District and its institutions; drafts of a history of the hospital; several issues of the Retreat State Hospital newsletter, Riverview Echo; and two aerial photographs of the buildings and farm. A Committee on Lunacy was created within the Board of Public charities in 1883 to oversee mental institutions. Its also for people who need the record of someone they represent or care for, like a child, elderly parent, or an adult with a disability. Brewer bequeathed over $6,000 to both the Western Pennsylvania Hospital and the Western Pennsylvania Hospital for the Insane. That's why UPMC requires all patients to show photo identification at registration. The first patient was admitted on October 6, 1851. Request your medical records from your UPMC physician office. The portal for UPMC Cole patients receiving inpatient care. These volumes document the admissions of male patients into Danville State Hospital. <>/ExtGState<>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> (8 volumes), Will Book of Charles Brewer, 1860-1878. Danville State Hospital (PA) County Registers, 1872-1923. A health record (also known as a medical record) is a written account of a persons health history, including appointment notes, prescriptions, treatments, tests, and vaccines. (2 volumes), Register of Discharges and Deaths, 1950-1958. (1 volume), Annual Reports, 1902-1921, 1924, 1926-1936, 1944-1949. Men and women are listed separately. Annual Reports, 1902-1921, 1924, 1926-1936, 1944-1949. (8 volumes) Arranged chronologically, and thereunder alphabetically by surname of patient. Annual Reports of the Board of Public Charities and Committee on Lunacy, 1894, 1897, 1907. This can be demonstrated by having the medical records sent directly to the treating physician or health care facility. A record of admissions and discharges at the Woodville State Hospital. Labor and Delivery: 717-981-8231. (2 folders) Arranged chronologically by date. Record of People to Be Notified, 1855-1952. Death Registers of Males, 1920-1942. The Pennsylvania Hospital closes non-mental health patient records for 100 years. Select MyUPMC to access your UPMC health information. (1 folder) Arranged chronologically by date of death. Information given includes name, age, sex, and previous occupation of each patient; marital status, an accurate description of the external appearance of the patient upon admission, habits and temperament, the appearance of the eyes, countenance or expression, and any peculiarity in the form of the head. In addition, there is a detailed description of the mental disorder, the manner and period of the attack, a minute account of the symptoms, and the changes produced in the patients temper or disposition such as whether the malady displayed itself by illusions or irrational conduct, morbid or dangerous habits or propensities, occasioned any failure of memory or understanding, or was associated with epilepsy, paralysis, tremulous movements of the tongue, defects in articulation, or weakness or unsteadiness of gait. Many African Americans are documented in this series but individual patient names must be known. Click here for information on the hospital cemeteries RG-23: Records of the Harrisburg State Hospital The Pennsylvania State Archives 350 North Street, Harrisburg, PA 17120 (717) 783-3281 ra-statearchives@state.pa.us Website (2 volumes), General Registers of Female Patients, 1895-1908, 1920-1939. Brewer wished to leave a bequest and the amount per annum of the bequest, a summary of the amounts in several accounts, a recapitulation of amounts received and dispersed by the executors, summary of bequests and payments to institutions, and a listing to bequeathed institutions in Allegheny County and the total amount they received. Improper identification can result in treatment errors and wrong-person procedures, as well as privacy violations, billing errors, insurance fraud and even identity fraud. Indexed externally, alphabetically by name of patient in the Male Patients Clothing and Property Book Indexes. Information given about each patient includes name, age, color, gender, place of birth, marital status, place of residence and previous register number; dates of current and previous admission, discharge and/or death; how committed; reason for discharge; form of mental disorder; duration and number of attacks; age at first attack; condition at time of discharge; and any remarks. (64 volumes) Arranged chronologically by date of admission. Also included in this series is inter-agency correspondence. Well only need to take your picture once. *Effective December 2022. In 1900 the Allegheny County Home became known as the Allegheny County Home and Hospital for the Insane.