Inspire News

October, 1, 2025 - Reading Hospital Road Run will raise funds for our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), which is the only Level III NICU in Berks County. 

May 28, 2025 - 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.

December 30, 2024 - 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.

November 14, 2024 - Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing offers seven support groups for numerous diagnoses and life-altering situations, including aphasia, stroke, brain injury, amputees, spinal cord injury, Parkinson’s disease and a caregiver support group.

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. 

May 3, 2024 - Reading Hospital’s youngest patients received a surprise visit this week from retired NFL quarterback Chad Henne and his wife, Brittany. The Berks County couple partnered with Reading Hospital Foundation to cheer on patients and staff in the hospital’s Pediatric Department and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

April 30, 2024 - In writing a letter to the family members of her bone donor, paramedic Chelsea Ober came full circle.

April 29, 2024 - Phoenixville Hospital and Pottstown Hospital celebrated their commitment to building awareness and support for organ donation by each raising a "2024 Hospital & Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) Donate Life Challenge" flag earlier this month. Both hospitals are honored to join HAP and the Gift of Life Donor Program to help encourage everyone to register as organ, tissue, and cornea donors.

April 18, 2024 – Reading Hospital received a prestigious award for its High School Internship Program, which helps to address gaps in career exploration opportunities through hands-on experiences.

January 2, 2024 - To celebrate Berks County native Taylor Swift’s birthday on December 13, 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.