Tower Health News and Stories
Reading Hospital to Offer Free Prostate and Skin Cancer Screenings
McGlinn Cancer Institute - Reading Hospital is offering free prostate and skin cancer screenings in a continued effort to support community health and education. Regular screenings increase the chance of finding cancer early when it is most treatable.
Stick with Reading Hospital 7th Avenue Pharmacy this Flu Season
Reading Hospital 7th Avenue Pharmacy is hosting “Walk-In Wednesdays” to make it even easier and more convenient to get a flu shot this fall.
Run for the Tiniest Fighters: Road Run Returns on October 19
Lace up your running shoes and register for Reading Hospital Road Run, which will be hosted by The Friends of Reading Hospital on Sunday, October 19, from 8 to 11:30 a.m.
Reading Hospital Names Bernice Robinson-Bennett, MD as Chair, Department of OB/GYN
Following a national search, Bernice Robinson-Bennett, MD, has been named as chair, department of obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) for Reading Hospital after serving as interim chair since April 2024.
Reading Hospital’s Flag Donation Program Honors Veterans
In October 2023, Reading Hospital employee Tina Wehr and her family faced the heartbreaking decision to end lifesaving treatment for her 44-year-old brother, Chris McCann, a United States Marine Corps veteran who was injured in a traffic accident.
Small Steps, Big Impact: Reading Hospital Road Run to Support NICU
Reading Hospital Road Run will raise funds for our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), which is the only Level III NICU in Berks County.
Reading Hospital Staff Delivers Dose of School Spirit Through Annual ‘Stuff the Bus’
Reading Hospital Magnet Nurse Champions led the 16th annual “Stuff the Bus” project to benefit three elementary schools in the Reading School District.
'Girls on the Run' is So Much Fun
Launched by four dedicated nurses who served as coaches, Reading Hospital’s first 'Girls on the Run' Berks team brought excitement to campus with joyful chants echoing through the air.
Caring for Ourselves and Each Other
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays because it reminds us to take time to pause and reflect. In healthcare, where the pace is constant and the field is always evolving, it’s a welcome reminder to slow down.
Kyle Schies Defies the Odds After Life-Altering Accident
Less than a year after a devastating motorcycle accident left him with paralysis on the right side of his body, Kyle Schies returned to Reading Hospital - not as a patient, but as a symbol of resilience and determination.
"Dear Cancer: You Can’t Break Me.”
At just 34, Ramah Williams, a radiation therapist, was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer, the same aggressive type her mother battled years earlier.
Helping Patients with a Smile
Kimberley Mazza greets every patient at the Reading Hospital Weight Loss Surgery and Wellness Center with a smile - the same way she was greeted when she began her weight loss journey.
Small Shots, Big Impact
Let’s be real: Getting a shot is no one’s idea of fun. However, vaccines are one of the safest and most effective ways to protect your health. And the truth is they’re important at every stage of life to prevent the spread of serious diseases.
Car Seat Checkup: The Rise of Fake Car Seats
Reading Hospital’s maternity team is raising awareness about fake car seats after noticing a growing number of people purchasing them during the past year.
Understanding Sepsis: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment
What you need to know about sepsis. Take our sepsis quiz, and think T.I.M.E. to spot the signs of sepsis quickly.
Essential Health Moves for Men at Every Age
As a primary care physician, my role is to help you prevent illness and injury. When it comes to men’s health specifically, I treat my patients with the familiar saying: The best defense is a good offense.
‘Take Your Child to Work Day’ at Reading Hospital
Reading Hospital’s future healthcare professionals got a behind-the-scenes look at hospital operations through “Take Your Child to Work Day.”
First Winners of ‘Shark Tank: Tower Health Edition’ Announced
First-place winner Rebecca Cofsky will receive bragging rights and cash prize. The friendly business pitch competition made a splash with employees!
United Airlines Partners with Emergency Medicine Residency on Simulation Training
Recently, 25 emergency medicine residents from Reading Hospital, five medical students from Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and members of the Residency Core Faculty partnered with United Airlines for hands-on simulation training aboard an aircraft.
Flag Donation Program Honors Veterans
Reading Hospital employee Tina Wehr and her family faced the heartbreaking decision to end life-saving treatment for her 44-year-old brother, Chris McCann, a United States Marine Corps veteran who was injured in a traffic accident.
Childbirth Classes and Support Groups at Reading Hospital
Get support and encouragement from other new moms on the same journey as you. Support groups let you share tips, celebrate milestones, and learn from others about the joys and challenges of parenthood.
Childbirth Classes and Support Groups at Phoenixville Hospital
Get support and encouragement from other new moms on the same journey as you. Support groups let you share tips, celebrate milestones, and learn from others about the joys and challenges of parenthood.
Phoenixville Hospital News
Located in Phoenixville, PA, and a member of Tower Health, Phoenixville Hospital is a provides comprehensive medical services through emergency room visits, inpatient admissions, outpatient procedures and community outreach programs.
Pottstown Hospital News
Located in Pottstown, PA, and a member of Tower Health, Pottstown Hospital offers a full range of health services, including inpatient and outpatient, medical and surgical, and diagnostic and emergency care.
Reading Hospital News
Reading Hospital is the flagship, Magnet Recognized, acute care hospital of Tower Health. Located in West Reading, PA, Reading Hospital is home to many top-tier specialty care centers, including Reading HealthPlex, McGlinn Cancer Institute - Reading Hospital, Miller Regional Heart Center, a Level I Trauma Center, and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children News
A leader in pediatric care since 1875, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children has nationally recognized programs and pediatric specialists providing exceptional care to children from the Greater Philadelphia area and around the world.
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