PHOENIX, March 26, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Former patients of two Arizona hospitals that ceased operations in June 2018 have until June 23, 2019 to request and obtain copies of their medical records.

Gilbert Hospital, 5656 S. Power Rd., Gilbert, Ariz., and Florence Hospital at Anthem, 4545 N. Hunt Hwy., Florence, Ariz., closed last summer after encountering prolonged financial hardship. A receiver was appointed over the hospitals on June 6, 2018 to oversee the winding down of the hospital. Under terms of a court-approved plan related to the hospitals' medical records, former patients and appropriate parties have a limited 90 day period until June 23 2019 to request copies of their medical records. After this date, all medical records will be permanently destroyed for security measures.

To obtain copies of medical records, former patients and other appropriate parties must first fill out a medical record request form for either Gilbert Hospital or Florence Hospital at Anthem, and send it to nvhrecords (at) resolutecommercial (dot) com. Copies of the record request forms may also be obtained by either emailing nvhrecords (at) resolutecommercial (dot) com; calling 480-947-3173; or mailing Resolute Commercial, the Receiver of Gilbert and Florence Hospital, at 7201 E. Camelback, Ste. 250, Scottsdale.

After processing and notifying the applicant, requested medical records will be available for pickup in person at the Resolute Commercial offices at 7201 E. Camelback, Ste. 250, Scottsdale unless other arrangements are made with the Receiver's office. Parties requesting a copy of medical records will need to provide documentation to validate identity , such as a photo ID, a power of attorney, or other similar information over email or during pickup from the Resolute Commercial Offices.

For more information or questions, please contact the Receiver's office.

SOURCE Gilbert Hospital and Florence Hospital