Tower Health News
Tower Health, Siemens Healthineers Launch 10-Year Value Partnership to Advance Precision Imaging and Patient Care
The Value Partnership will bring comprehensive improvements in diagnostic imaging and digital intelligence tools to radiology, oncology, and cardiology across the Tower Health system.
Reading Hospital Earns Spot on Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospital 2025 List
Reading Hospital has been named to the Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals 2025 list. This recognition acknowledges the team of exceptional individuals – doctors, nurses, clinicians and support staff – who are committed to delivering outstanding care to every patient at the hospital.
Tower Health Urgent Care Receives Accreditation in Urgent Care and Occupational Health
Along with achieving accreditation, the highest quality standard in urgent care medicine, staff was also awarded the Antibiotic Stewardship Commendation for meeting advanced requirements associated with this critical quality indicator.
Highest Accreditation Earned with Comprehensive Stroke Center Achievement
With this accreditation, Reading Hospital is now endorsed to provide the highest-level stroke care, as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, and is also listed among the top five percent of accredited centers in the nation.
Farm to Table(aux): Artistic Cuisine for a Cause
A total of 315 people attended the event, inspired by the artwork of Andy Warhol. Together, they raised more than $100,000 for the hospital's Food as Medicine program.
Let’s Talk, Period: Fighting Menstrual Stigmas Together
The event created a judgment-free space at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences for approximately 125 youth and their caregivers to converse with medical professionals about puberty.
Stronger Together
Everywhere you look in Reading Hospital, you can see where the Reading Hospital Foundation has left its mark – like fingerprints from a helping hand that has greatly improved the lives of so many.
Student Interns Receive an Opportunity to Make a Difference
Alexa Martinez has always been passionate about helping others. Her experiences as a Student Intern affirmed her decision to pursue a healthcare career and clarified her path to developing skills for her future.
For Cancer Patients: The Choice Is Yours at The Image Recovery Center
There is a hidden gem for those diagnosed with cancer - located right inside Reading Hospital. When patients enter the Image Recovery Center, they are greeted with a smile and a warm welcome. They might not realize it yet, but they're about to embark on an experience staff describe as magical.
'Find It Early. Fight It Hard.' is the Breast Cancer Motto at Tower Health
In December of 2020, at the age of 37, Elizabeth Keller, LSW, OSW-C, a Social Worker at McGlinn Cancer Institute at Reading Hospital was diagnosed with breast cancer.
A Taylor Swift Birthday Celebration and Newborn Era Project at Reading Hospital
To celebrate Berks County native Taylor Swift’s birthday, Reading Hospital maternity and NICU staff shared Eras-style friendship bracelets. In all, 11 babies were born that day, and the staff distributed about 60 bracelets to newborns and their families, as well as to a few employees who are Swifties and couldn’t resist.
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.
Living Will Documents Help Loved Ones Ensure Your Wishes Are Followed
As a palliative medicine physician, I’ve been at the bedside of patients who were not able to speak for themselves and had not identified a healthcare power of attorney who could share their medical wishes.
How to Get a Good Night's Sleep
Matthew Viereck, MD, Reading Hospital Neurology answers the three most common sleep questions.
Gifting with Toy Safety in Mind
Toys are meant to bring joy, fun, and a good learning experience. However, some come with a risk of injury, and that’s important to remember when shopping for gifts.
Bath Safety Tips for Babies and Toddlers
Get four bath safety tips for babies and toddlers to prevent incidents and injuries, from an Injury Prevention Coordinator at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children.
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.
Meet Michael Stern, FACHE
Learn more about Michael Stern, Tower Health's next president and CEO, who loves Yoda quotes, action movies, and a good cup of coffee.
Meet Pamela Hernandez
Learn more about Pamela, who cherishes family, loves the outdoors (despite a bug phobia), and believes in the power of kindness.
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's nationally recognized programs and pediatric specialists provide exceptional care to children from throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and around the world.
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