Tower Health News

Michael Stern, FACHE, has been promoted to Tower Health President and CEO, effective February 24, 2025. P. Sue Perrotty has chosen to return to the Tower Health Board of Directors.

November 25, 2024 - Tower Health executive and educator Dr. Wei Du was awarded the prestigious Paul J. Fink Leadership Award from the Pennsylvania Psychiatric Society and was also named as a Lehigh Valley Business ICON Honoree.

November 22, 2024 - As a sleep medicine physician, I enjoy educating people on the importance of a good night’s sleep. Sometimes a few simple changes to your nighttime routine can make a big impact. I appreciate the opportunity to answer questions, both in and out of the office, about the health benefits of sleep. Below are the three most common questions I receive. 

October 28, 2024 – When Katherine Thornton visits the Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, she always stops by the Healing Garden before entering the building.

Monday, Oct. 28, 2024 – If you are living with diabetes or caring for someone who is, Reading Hospital’s Health Equity Team invites you to attend its upcoming Diabetes Focus Group session.

October 10, 2024 - The Reading Hospital Foundation has named Alec Reinert as the Director of Stewardship. In this leadership role, he will develop comprehensive fundraising strategies and raise awareness about the tremendous impact of the Foundation’s philanthropy efforts.

October 10, 2024 - When you see the Reading Hospital Mobile Mammography Coach traveling throughout Berks County and surrounding areas, make sure you wave to Cecilia Carpenter, the coach driver who is helping the hospital provide easier access to annual screening mammograms.

October 7, 2024 - Reading Hospital has received certification as an Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center from The Joint Commission. With this accreditation, Reading Hospital is the only Comprehensive Stroke Center in the region and is also listed among the top 5 percent of accredited centers in the nation. 

October 1, 2024 - The opening of a new cardiac catheterization laboratory (cath lab) at Reading Hospital will help meet the region's growing demand for heart procedures and enable more patients to be treated and diagnosed each day. 

TowerDIRECT’s Director and Chief of EMS has been named as one of Lehigh Valley Business’s 2024 Forty Under 40 recipients, highlighting the importance of emergency services in our local communities.