Your care. All in one place.
Beginning Oct. 31, Penn State Health is transitioning to MyChart as its patient portal. MyChart by Penn State Health brings together your health information, appointments, billing and communication with your care team in one convenient place, replacing multiple portals, logins and websites with a single, streamlined experience. Designed to make it easier to access and manage your care, this new portal experience helps you stay connected to your health information whenever and wherever you need it.
Full access to MyChart Penn State Health begins on Saturday, Oct. 31.
Already using a Penn State Health patient portal?
If you currently use a Penn State Health patient portal, here’s what you need to know before Oct. 31.
- You will need a new account. MyChart Penn State Health is a new platform. You will need to create a new account once the platform is live, starting Oct. 31.
- All new health information will appear in MyChart Penn State Health starting Oct. 31.
- Beginning Oct. 26, 2026, all existing Penn State Health patient portals will transition to read-only access. This includes My Health Patient Portal, IQ Health, CareSpace, Your Health File, FollowMyHealth (Berks Cardiology), and healow (PCCMA).
After this date, you will be able to view your existing health information on these portals; however, no new information, updates, or communications will be added.
Between Oct. 26 and Oct. 31, please contact your physician’s office for prescription refills, test results or other activities you would normally access through the patient portal.
We’ll share step-by-step details on how to set up your MyChart account closer to launch date.
Have questions about the transition? View MyChart commonly asked questions.
Manage your health care on the go
Use the mobile app or access your account on any computer.
Schedule appointments
Book, change or view upcoming visits.
View test results
See lab, imaging and test reports as soon as they’re completed. No waiting for a call.
Request prescription renewals
Manage your medications quickly and conveniently online.
Communicate with your provider
Send non-urgent questions to your care team and get a response within three business days.
Manage your family’s care
Add a child or authorized family member to your account and manage their care too.
Connect outside records
See health information from other organizations in one place.
Virtual video visits
Talk to your doctor face-to-face through a scheduled video visit.
Pay bills online
View statements, pay a balance and set up payment plans.
Common Questions about MyChart Penn State Health
What is MyChart Penn State Health?
MyChart Penn State Health is a secure online tool for Penn State Health patients and patients of provider groups that use MyChart Penn State Health. It lets you securely view and manage information about your health. You can:
- Schedule medical appointments
- View your health information, including medications, allergies and test results
- Request prescription refills
- Access trusted health information resources
- Message your care team
- Pay medical bills quickly and securely
Is it free to use MyChart Penn State Health?
Yes. MyChart Penn State Health is a free service.
What do I need to use MyChart Penn State Health?
You need a computer or mobile device with Internet access and an up-to-date browser (such as Edge, Chrome, Firefox or Safari). Download the MyChart app from either the App Store or Google Play. You will not be able to activate your MyChart Penn State Health account until Oct. 31.
How do I sign up for MyChart Penn State Health?
Activation opens on Oct. 31. When it does, signing up will be quick and easy. You’ll have a few simple options to do it:
- Ask a member of our staff to set up your account during an appointment.
- Use an activation code sent by email, text or on a billing statement.
- Sign up online on your own. We’ll share step-by-step instructions closer to launch.
Is MyChart Penn State Health secure?
Yes. MyChart Penn State Health is a secure website that protects your health information. It uses safe, encrypted technology that follows all state and federal privacy laws. We take your privacy seriously and take every step to keep your health information safe.
- Only registered users can access their account with a secure activation code.
- You will log in with your personal username and password.
- On mobile devices, you can also use Face ID or fingerprint login.
What happens to my current Penn State Health patient portal?
Your current patient portal will be replaced by MyChart Penn State Health.
Beginning Oct. 26, 2026, all existing Penn State Health patient portals will transition to read-only access. This includes My Health Patient Portal, IQ Health, CareSpace, Your Health File, FollowMyHealth (Berks Cardiology), and healow (PCCMA).
After this date, you will be able to view your existing health information on these portals; however, no new information, updates, or communications will be added.This change is in preparation for the transition to MyChart by Penn State Health, our new single patient portal, on Oct. 31.
Between Oct. 26 and Oct. 31, please contact your physician’s office for prescription refills, test results or other activities you would normally access through the patient portal.
- Starting Oct. 31, all new health information will be in MyChart.
We’ll share simple step-by-step details to help you set up your MyChart account before launch.
I already have a MyChart account. How do I add Penn State Health?
To connect Penn State Health, please wait until October 31. Once you have activated your account, you can link Penn State Health and conveniently access all of your health information in one place.