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Tower Health Adding 162 New Residents and Fellows to Health System

July 19, 2022 - Tower Health is adding 162 Residents and Fellows with students from 96 medical schools in the United States and internationally. The new Residents and Fellows will arrive in June for orientation and then officially begin their trainings on either July 1 or August 1, 2022. 

Tower Health Appoints New Board Chair and Vice Chair

July 18, 2022 - Tower Health announced today that Meg Mueller and Jim Boscov have been named as Tower Health Board Chair and Vice Chair, respectively, effective July 1, 2022, for a one-year term.

Tower Health Now Offering COVID-19 Vaccine for Children Under the Age of Five

July 14, 2022 - Tower Health announced that, following the FDA's Emergency Use Authorization, Tower Health Medical Group Pediatrics – Wyomissing and Reading Hospital Children's Health Center are now offering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for current patients ages six months through five years old by appointment.

Tower Health Shares Community Health Needs Assessments for Berks, Chester, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties

July 12, 2022 - Tower Health has produced its latest round of Community Health Needs Assessments for its hospitals’ service areas in Berks, Chester, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties.

Drexel University, Tower Health Announce Community Support for St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children

June 30, 2022 - In a testament to the importance of St. Christopher's Hospital for Children as a center of clinical care, medical training, and research, a number of Philadelphia's most prominent healthcare and higher education organizations will provide substantial financial support to help ensure that the hospital remains an essential community asset into the future.

Tower Health Physicians and Residents Receive Golden Apple Awards from Drexel University College of Medicine Students

June 21, 2022 - Eight Tower Health physicians and residents were recognized at the 27th Annual Golden Apple Awards by the Drexel University College of Medicine (DUCOM) student body.

Tower Health Names John Derderian Senior Vice President and Associate Chief Medical Officer

June 20, 2022 - Tower Health has named John Derderian DO, FHM, Senior Vice President and Associate Chief Medical Officer (CMO).

After 149 Days in the Hospital, COVID Patient Discharged Home

June 16, 2022 - On December 31, 2021, Berks County resident Cory Heckman, age 31, was admitted to Pottstown Hospital for treatment of COVID-19. One hundred and forty-nine days later, Cory went home under his own power. 

Tower Health Names Desha Dickson as Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Community Wellness

June 15, 2022 - Tower Health announced today that Desha Dickson has been named Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Community Wellness.

Tower Health Urgent Care Earns National Accreditation from the Urgent Care Association

June 9, 2022 - Tower Health announced today that all 26 Tower Health Urgent Care facilities have achieved Accreditation from the Urgent Care Association (UCA), which is the highest level of distinction for urgent care centers.