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Tower Health Launches Post-Birth Alert Bracelet Program

May 15, 2026 - Tower Health has launched its Post-Birth Alert Bracelet program at Reading Hospital and Phoenixville Hospital, a new safety measure designed to enhance care and support for new mothers beyond their hospital stay. Both hospitals are among the first in Pennsylvania to roll out the program.

Same-Day Knee Replacement Surgery Gets Patients Back on Their Feet

May 8, 2026 - Bethel resident Cindy Blatt, 66, had lived with knee pain for years, making small adjustments to her daily routine as the discomfort gradually worsened. Eventually, even climbing the stairs in her home became difficult, and she knew it was time to consider a more lasting solution. When she spoke with staff at Reading Hospital, she learned she could have a total knee replacement surgery and go home the same day.

Paging the Next Generation of Caregivers

April 29, 2026 - Inside Pottstown Hospital, a group of elementary school students prepared for their first “surgery” of the day. Dressed in oversized gowns, gloves, and caps, they crowded around the operating table to examine their “patient,” who had mysteriously swallowed a pound of slimy goo and dozens of tiny plastic dinosaurs.

Street Medicine Team Honors Volunteers During 10-Year Anniversary Event

April 28, 2026 - Tower Health Medical Group’s Street Medicine team celebrated a decade of service on April 23, honoring the dedicated volunteers who have helped bring vital healthcare directly to some of the community’s most vulnerable residents.

Delivering Heart Care Where It's Needed Most

April 27, 2026 - Dr. Sijan Basnet, MD, is a cardiology fellow at Reading Hospital who is helping to expand care beyond hospital walls through Tower Health Medical Group’s (THMG) Street Medicine program.

Reading Hospital Receives Two National Awards for High-Quality Patient Care

April 20, 2026 - Reading Hospital has again earned national recognition for excellence in clinical outcomes, best practices, value, and patient experience. The hospital was recently named to Forbes Top Hospitals List and to Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals List. It’s the fourth consecutive year the hospital has earned top honors from Newsweek. 

A Life-Saving Decision: Why Organ Donation Matters in Our Community

April 14, 2026 - At Tower Health, the need for organ donation is not abstract – it’s personal. For more than a year, one of our occupational therapists, Amanda Kuzo, has been waiting for a kidney transplant and will soon begin nightly dialysis, even as she remains asymptomatic five years after her diagnosis.

Reading Hospital Recognized on Newsweek’s 'World’s Best Hospitals 2026' List for the Fourth Consecutive Year

April 6, 2026 - Reading Hospital has been recognized for the 4th year in a row on Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals 2026 list. This honor reflects the dedication of physicians, nurses, clinicians, and staff who deliver expert, compassionate and innovative care to patients every day.

‘Piece Per Person’ Drive Delivers 31,000+ Food Items to Local Students

March 31, 2026 - Reading Hospital’s annual “Piece Per Person food drive continues to make a major impact in the fight against student hunger. This year, nearly 3,000 employees across 70 departments collected 31,484 food items to support students in the Reading School District through Weekender Bags, in partnership with Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank. 

You’re Expecting the Best Care. Reading Hospital Delivers.

March 24, 2026 - Pregnancy is a time filled with excitement, questions, and important decisions. At Reading Hospital, we know that having a child is one of life’s most special moments and our team considers it a privilege when families trust us with this meaningful moment.