Reading Hospital News

May 27, 2022 - Julie Schlappich, MSN, RN, has been named Vice President, Perioperative and Procedural Services, Reading Hospital, effective May 15, 2022.

May 26, 2022 - Larry Moyer of Spring Township had completed his regular workout at PA Fitness when he collapsed from a stroke in the locker room. Fortunately, Paul Tanis and another gym patron spotted him lying on the floor and asked the gym manager to call 9-1-1 immediately. In recognition of National Stroke Month, Mr. Moyer met with those involved in his treatment.

May 25, 2022 - At an end-of-year celebration, Reading Hospital will recognize six local seniors from Reading and Wilson High Schools who have completed the Reading Hospital High School Internship Program.

May 17, 2022 - In celebration of Trauma Awareness Month in May, Reading Hospital will host "Rebuilding Life After Injury" on Thursday, May 19 from 5 to 7 p.m.

May 16, 2022 - Jean Ebersole, PHRN, will provide frontline medical care; Filip Moshkovsky, DO, surgeon and former Ukraine native, organizes collection of 1,400 pounds of medical supplies; and Reading Hospital Foundation organizes collection.

May 13, 2022 - For the third consecutive time, Reading Hospital has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval® for Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement Accreditation. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization's commitment to providing safe and quality patient care.

May 11, 2022 - On Monday, May 16, at 4 p.m., local Girl Scout Troop 1385, along with Troop Leaders Kathryn Tilley and Laura Schlegel, will visit members of the Reading Hospital Emergency Department (ED) team to recognize them as Hometown Heroes. The event will take place in the 5th Avenue Conference Center.

May 11, 2022 - Tower Health announced today that Brian Lahmann, MD, has been appointed the Physician Leader for Emergency Medicine at Tower Health.

May 10, 2022 - The fifth annual Berks Trail Challenge began on Sunday, May 1 and will continue through Monday, October 31. Participants can visit BeWellBerks.org/berks-trail-challenge to register and print out a challenge card for each participant or family to record trail visits, as well as directions to each location.

May 5, 2022 - At Tower Health, nurses are the backbone of caring for patients and the community—in hospitals, outpatient settings, physician offices, and patients' homes. Our nurses are strong and, no matter the challenge, are at the patient's side when they need care, comfort, health guidance, or just a kind word of solace or sympathy.