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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.

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.

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.

Tower Health Physicians Named 2026 Top Doctors

April 21, 2026 - Recognized for their expertise, dedication, and compassionate approach to care, our 2026 Top Doctors exemplify the highest standards in medicine. We are proud to honor these physicians for the difference they make in the lives of patients and families. This distinction reflects their unwavering commitment to clinical excellence, compassionate care, and the health of the communities we serve.

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.

Phoenixville Hospital Earns STAR Accreditation for Tobacco Treatment Program

Michelle Evans, BSN, RN, CTTS, Community Health Education and Outreach Michelle Evans, BSN, RN, CTTS, Community Health Education and Outreach, has spent 18 years helping patients through one of the hardest decisions of their lives: quitting smoking, even when it feels nearly…

Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health Celebrates Match Day

April 1, 2026 - As the clock ticked toward noon, excitement and anticipation filled the room at Drexel University College of Medicine (DUCOM) at Tower Health. Berks County native Alexis Price-Moyer tore open her white envelope on Match Day and discovered she would begin her general surgery residency at Temple University Medical Center.

Tower Health Physicians Named ‘Best Medical Professionals’

March 24, 2026 - Nearly 50 Tower Health physicians have been recognized on the Reading Eagle’s 2026 Best Medical Professionals in Berks County List for setting a high standard of quality and patient care. The annual distinction reflects their commitment to clinical excellence, compassionate care, and dedication to improving the health of our community.