A patient, or their legal representative, may inspect and/or obtain a copy of their medical records, or have copies of medical records sent to another facility. Requests are typically processed in 2–5 business days. Some requests may require longer processing times of up to 15 days.
- Fill out the secure online form
- Upload a valid government-issued ID
- Submit request
- Receive medical records by email, mail or fax
Additional documentation may be required after the request is reviewed in order to be processed.
Valid Identification Required
Medical records will not be released without the requestor providing proper identification. A government-issued ID is required. If you are requesting records for someone other than yourself, you must provide supporting legal documentation such as:
- Power of attorney
- Advance health care directive
- Living will
- Executor of the estate
- Court order/conservatorship appointed by the court
If you do not want to request your records online, you can download and complete the form below. You will need to include a copy of a valid government-issued ID. The completed form must be signed and dated in order to be processed.
Download English authorization form
Descargar formulario de autorización en español
Submit your completed form via email, fax or mail:
E-mail: MedicalRecordRequests@KaweahHealth.org
Fax: 559-741-4888
Mail:
Kaweah Health Medical Center
Attn: Health Information Management
400 West Mineral King Avenue
Visalia, CA 93291
For Medical Provider Requests
For continuity of care purposes, please fax or email your request on your letterhead and include the following information on your request:
- Patient name
- Date of birth
- Dates of service being requested
- Type of reports being requested
Also, include your call back/contact information including:
- Contact
- Call back number (including extension number)
- Fax number
Submit your request via fax or email:
Fax: 559-741-4888
E-mail: MedicalRecordRequests@KaweahHealth.org
Additional Questions
We are happy to assist you if you have additional questions. Please contact us during our normal hours of operation:
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Open during lunch hours.
Closed on holidays.
Phone: 559-624-2218
Fax: 559-741-4888
E-mail: MedicalRecordRequests@KaweahHealth.org
How to access myHealth Patient Portal Learn more.
- Access your health information on our online myHealth Patient Portal. This portal will allow you to access your test results as soon as they are available.
- All invitations for our patient portal come via email. If you would like to receive an invite prior to your next visit, call us at (559) 624-5120 or email KDmyhealth@KaweahHealth.org.
- Once you create an account, it will contain health information from future Kaweah Health visits.
How to Obtain Birth and Death Certificates
Kaweah Health Medical Center does not retain copies of birth or death certificates. They are maintained by the Tulare County Clerk. For more information, please contact the Tulare County Clerk, at the address and phone number provided below.
Tulare County Clerk
221 S. Mooney Boulevard.
Visalia, CA 93291
Courthouse, Room 105
Phone: (559) 636-5051
