Reading Hospital to Celebrate National EMS Week by Hosting Barbeque for EMS Professionals on May 22

Reading Hospital will celebrate National EMS Week, May 19-25, 2019, by inviting Emergency Medical Services (EMS) professionals to a barbeque in their honor on Wednesday, May 22, from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., at Reading Hospital in front of the Trauma Center entrance.

"EMS professionals provide emergent, urgent, and preventive care to help patients and their families every day. Reading Hospital joins the national effort to recognize the important role EMS professionals have in saving lives right here in our community," said Charles Barbera, MD, Chair, Department of Emergency Medicine at Reading Hospital.

EMS professionals respond every day to medical emergencies such as heart attacks, strokes, motor vehicle accidents, and other injuries. They also provide skilled, compassionate care as an integrated component of the community's healthcare system.

This year is the 45th annual National EMS Week and the theme is "EMS Strong: Beyond The Call." EMS professionals who have questions about the Reading Hospital barbeque are encouraged to call 484-628-HELP (4357).

Reading Hospital

Reading Hospital is the flagship, Magnet Recognized, acute care hospital of Tower Health. Located in West Reading, Pa., Reading Hospital is a 714-bed hospital that is home to many top-tier specialty care centers, including Reading HealthPlex, McGlinn Cancer Institute, Miller Regional Heart Center, Emergency Department, Level I Trauma Center and Beginnings Maternity Center, which houses the region's only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). With more than 1,000 physicians, specialists, and advanced practice providers across 49 locations, Reading Hospital has been recognized for its quality outcomes and clinical expertise across services lines. It is listed as one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for four consecutive years and received a 5-Star Rating from CMS two years in a row. For more information, visit towerhealth.org.