Tower Health News

May 1, 2024 - As of today, TowerDIRECT ambulances in Reading and Phoenixville will be the first in the state to carry blood products for patient transfusions. With TowerDIRECT paramedics being the first to provide this life-saving service, ambulances will be available to all regional county 911 agencies as a resource.

May 1, 2024 - Our dedicated community volunteers are always generous with their time and talent -- from cradling babies in the NICU to organizing programs and events. In recognition of Volunteer Awareness Week, we did a little math to determine how much time our amazing volunteers donated to Tower Health in 2023.

April 30, 2024 - In writing a letter to the family members of her bone donor, paramedic Chelsea Ober came full circle.

April 29, 2024 - Phoenixville Hospital and Pottstown Hospital celebrated their commitment to building awareness and support for organ donation by each raising a "2024 Hospital & Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) Donate Life Challenge" flag earlier this month. Both hospitals are honored to join HAP and the Gift of Life Donor Program to help encourage everyone to register as organ, tissue, and cornea donors.

April 26, 2024 - As Tower Health’s Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Chief People Officer, Pamela Hernandez is dedicated to “showing up for the people who show up for the organization.” Through her daily advocacy, she actively supports employees, making them feel included and heard, and she builds valuable career growth and leadership opportunities for current employees and community members.

April 25, 2024 – Tower Health announced a series of executive promotions to enhance its leadership team and strengthen its operations today.

April 24, 2024 – Tower Health announced that Stephanie Goldman, PharmD, BCPS, has been named Vice President of Pharmacy, effective immediately.

April 22, 2024 – Reading Hospital has been named to Newsweek’s list of World’s Best Hospitals 2024. Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider, present this prestigious award annually.

April 19, 2024 – Tower Health entities have announced that longtime employee Richard McLaughlin, MD, MBA has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Phoenixville Hospital and Pottstown 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.