Tower Health News
Tower Health Pharmacy Leader Named Lehigh Valley Business Forty Under 40
Tower Health’s Vice President of Pharmacy Operations Stephanie Goldman, PharmD, has been named as one of Lehigh Valley Business’s 2025 Forty Under 40 recipients, highlighting the importance of delivering high-tech healthcare solutions with a human touch.
Reading Hospital Foundation adds Two New Board Members
Two local executives with exceptional leadership experience and deep commitment to the Berks County community have joined the Reading Hospital Foundation Board of Directors (Foundation).
St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children Named to Newsweek’s “America’s Best Children’s Hospitals 2025” List
St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children has been recognized as one of America’s Best Children’s Hospitals 2025 by Newsweek and Statista—an accolade that highlights our hospital’s excellence in pediatric specialty care.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Practicing Summer Safety
As the warm weather rolls in and schools let out, children in our community participate in more travel and outdoor activities. From sunburns and dehydration to hot cars and faulty car seats, the summer months require extra vigilance from parents and caregivers.
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.
Soak up the Sunshine for Better Sleep
It might sound counterproductive, but sunlight could be just what the doctor ordered for those looking to sleep better at night.
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.
‘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.
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.
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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