Tower Health News

February 9, 2023 - On Saturday, February 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Community Health Committee of the Family Medicine Residency Program at Reading Hospital, will host a Community Health Fair at Centro Hispano, 25 N 2nd Street in Reading. Spanish and English providers will be present at the event.

February 1, 2023 - On Friday, February 3, Tower Health will recognize National Women Physicians Day. This date marks the birthday of legendary physician Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell, an influential figure who, in 1849, changed the profession of medicine by becoming the first American woman to earn a medical degree.

January 19, 2023 - Tower Health announced today that Tom Bartiromo has been named Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective immediately.

January 17, 2023 - Tower Health today announced that Reading Hospital is one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals for 2023, according to new research released by Healthgrades, the leading marketplace connecting doctors and patients.

January 17, 2023 - In an effort to encourage families and communities to take an active role in protecting children from gun violence, leading healthcare systems across Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey have joined thousands of hospitals and health associations, in a nationwide public awareness and education campaign.

January 10, 2023 - Reading Hospital is hosting Mobile Mammography Coach screening events throughout Berks County in 2023.

December 19, 2022 -  Tower Health announced today that TowerDIRECT, the system’s non-profit ambulance company, has been awarded a three-year contract through a competitive bid process to provide emergency 911 response in Phoenixville Borough.

December 12, 2022 -  Tower Health announced today that Renee Buzby has joined the health system as Vice President for Human Resources, effective immediately.

December 6, 2022 -  Tower Health announced today that Douglas Tieman joined the Tower Health Board of Directors effective November 15, 2022, for a three-year term.

December 1, 2022 - Reading Hospital is offering tuition scholarships for School of Health Sciences (SOHS) students interested in a career in nursing, diagnostic medical sonography, surgical technology, or medical imaging.