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Reading Hospital – Tower Health Reminds Community of Multiple Opportunities for Care

December 23, 2020 - As COVID-19 cases continue to increase in Berks County, Reading Hospital – Tower Health encourages the community to consider alternate care locations for non-life-threatening, but urgent, health issues. Tower Health offers several in-person and virtual care options for patients, including:

Reading Hospital Named One of the Top 50 Best Teaching Hospitals in the United States

October 20, 2020 - Reading Hospital – Tower Health has been named one of the top 50 best teaching hospitals in the United States, according to a ranking released by Washington Monthly Magazine and the Lown Institute.

Karen Restifo, MD, JD, Named Inaugural Vice Dean of Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health

August 10, 2020 - Karen Restifo, MD, JD, has been named regional vice dean of Drexel University College of Medicine's Tower Health campus in West Reading, effective September 1, 2020.

St. Christopher's Now Offers Virtual Visits

For many patients, a phone or video virtual visit may be the best way to see a St. Christopher’s physician. We are offering safe, secure virtual visits for a variety of services for new and existing patients when it is medically appropriate. Keep in mind that children under the age of 18 must be…

Tower Health and Drexel University Celebrate 'Topping Off' at New Facility

May 18, 2020 - Earlier today, Monday, May 18, Tower Health and Drexel University celebrated an official "Topping Off" ceremony for Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, an additional site location of the medical school to be opened in Wyomissing, PA.

Bruce Weiner, MD, FACS, Named Certified Surgeon for Hidden Scar Breast Cancer Surgery

Phoenixville Hospital announces its breast surgeon, Bruce Weiner, MD, FACS, has been recognized as a Hidden Scar™ Trained Surgeon for Hidden Scar™ Breast Cancer Surgery.

Tower Health Welcomes Drexel Medicine Physicians

January 2, 2020 - Effective January 1, 2020, 110 clinicians and staff from Drexel Medicine have joined Tower Health Medical Group (THMG), expanding the health system's network of primary care and specialty practices in size, capability, and reach.

HeartSAFE Berks County Receives $2,000 Donation From Tompkins Financial

December 23, 2019 - On Monday, December 16, members of The Friends of Reading Hospital and Reading Hospital HeartSAFE committee received a $2,000 donation from Tompkins Financial.

Phoenixville Hospital Main Line Top Docs 2019

December 2, 2019 - We’re proud of our physicians honored by Main Line Today for empowering our communities to live their healthiest lives. Thank you for your dedication to Advancing Health and Transforming Lives across the communities we serve.

The Friends of Reading Hospital to Honor Heart Heros on November 19

November 18, 2018 - On Tuesday, November 19, members of The Friends of Reading Hospital and the Reading Hospital HeartSAFE committee will present Heart Hero Awards to individuals who provided emergency, life-saving care to two community members, Fabien Ortelli and Robert Hubert, when they experienced Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA).