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High School Internship Program Recognized for Workforce Innovation at Reading Hospital

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.

Medical Residents Find Their Match

April 10, 2024 - Tower Health will welcome a select 108 residents this summer after receiving nearly 16,000 applications. The newest class of residents will join the organization’s 12 ACGME-accredited Residency Programs in July 2024.

 

Community Survey to Determine Participation in Trauma Study at Reading Hospital

April 1, 2024 – Researchers at Reading Hospital are asking for community input to determine participation in an international study. The study would assess whether a blood clotting drug, given soon after arrival in the emergency department, can improve survival.

Reading Hospital Recognizes National Donate Life Month

April 1, 2024 - Tower Health and Reading Hospital work to educate our teams and community members about the impact of organ donation. We strive to support donation through internal trainings, coordination meetings, campaigns, community events, and communications.

Gift of Life Medical Advisory and Policy Board Appoints Reading Hospital CEO

March 19, 2024 - Charles F. Barbera, MD, MBA, MPH, FACEP has been named to the Gift of Life Donor Program Medical Advisory and Policy Board (MAPB). The one-year term began on January 1, 2024. 

Reading Hospital Employees Partner with Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank to Collect Food Items for Local Students

March 5, 2024 – The Reading Hospital Magnet Champions Team coordinated its 13th annual "Piece Per Person" challenge, which encouraged hospital employees to donate items to fill Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank's Weekender Program food bags for Reading School District students.

Reading Hospital Announces Thomas Geng Jr., DO, as Chair, Department of Surgery

February 27, 2024 - Reading Hospital is pleased to announce that, after a comprehensive national search, Thomas Geng Jr., DO, will be named Chair, Department of Surgery, effective February 29. 

Reading Hospital Employees Distribute Flowers and Cards to Patients on Valentine's Day

February 15, 2024 - Employees at Reading Hospital brought lots of love to patients this Valentine's Day, delivering 700 carnations and cards to patient rooms. 

Generous AED Donation Received by The Friends of Reading Hospital

February 14, 2024 - Reading Hospital is pleased to announce the generous donation of two AEDs that will be part of The Friends of Reading Hospital’s HeartSAFE Berks County AED Loaner Program. The program provides community organizations with access to this lifesaving technology at no cost.

59 Tristate Hospitals Unite for 'It Doesn’t Kill to Ask' Child Gun Safety Campaign 

February 6, 2024 - With firearms remaining the leading cause of injury and death in children, the nation’s largest regional collaboration of health systems, representing 59 hospitals in Philadelphia, Southeastern Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Southern New Jersey, is kicking off the year with a public service campaign that encourages a community approach to protecting children from unlocked guns.