Health Information

At St. Joseph Hospital, we are committed to assisting you with your requests for proof of birth, death, or admission efficiently and transparently. Please note that the hospital does not issue birth or death certificates. After a birth, we provide a Statement of Live Birth, which is a vital record required to apply for a birth certificate through your local registrar’s office or government portal. Similarly, for death certificates, the hospital issues a Medical Certificate of Death, which is sent to the funeral home handling the arrangements. The funeral home then registers the death, and you can obtain the official death certificate from the appropriate government office. If you require proof of hospital admission for personal or insurance purposes, our Records and Information Services Department is available to help, provided you present the necessary identification and authorization. Additionally, if you believe any personal health information in your hospital records is inaccurate or incomplete, you may submit a Request for Correction of Personal Health Record form to our Release of Information Department, allowing up to 30 days for processing. Our dedicated team is here to guide you through these processes and ensure all your documentation needs are met.

At St. Joseph Hospital (SJH), the privacy and confidentiality of your personal health information are of utmost importance. We adhere to strict guidelines and legal requirements to ensure that your information is handled responsibly. Below is an outline of how your personal health information may be used and disclosed:

Uses of Personal Health Information Provision of Care;

Your health information is primarily used to provide you with safe and effective medical care. This includes diagnosing and treating your condition, coordinating with specialists, and ensuring continuity of care. Administrative Purposes We use your information for administrative functions such as appointment scheduling, managing hospital operations, billing, and processing insurance claims. Quality Improvement and Research Your information may be used for quality assurance initiatives, audits, or research purposes to improve healthcare delivery. Any use for research will comply with ethical guidelines and require your consent where necessary. Educational Purposes To train healthcare professionals, your information may be used in a de-identified format to protect your privacy. Health Programs and Notifications We may use your information to inform you about health programs, preventative services, or follow-up care reminders.