April 9, 2020 - Tower Health announces today that it is adding virtual care capabilities to help address its community's COVID-19 needs, as well as other healthcare conditions.
April 3, 2020 - Since March 18 all Tower Health Urgent Care locations have been fully integrated into Tower Health's Epic electronic health record (EHR). This is another major step forward in Tower Health's journey to becoming a fully integrated healthcare system, and significantly enhances the role of Tower Health Urgent Care facilities in serving the community during the COVID-19 situation.
April 1, 2020 - COVID-19 has become prevalent in many areas of the state, and has reached "community spread" status throughout the area served by Tower Health. This means that the virus is prevalent in the community and new infections are possible in work, home, and community settings.
March 30, 2020 - Tower Health is proud to support its communities during this unprecedented time of crisis for our region, our country, and the world. During this time of critical community need, many have come forward to ask how they can help.
March 18, 2020 - Effective March 17, St. Christopher's Hospital resumed Critical Care and Level 1 Trauma Services following the opening of an eight-bed pediatric intensive care unit called PICU East.
March 13, 2020 - Tower Health continues to monitor the evolving COVID-19 situation and its potential impact on the health of our communities and operations at Tower Health hospitals, outpatient facilities, and physician offices.
March 11, 2020 - On Wednesday, March 18, Tower Health Urgent Care will open a new location at 1050 East Philadelphia Avenue in Gilbertsville. The location will offer patients convenient access to advanced, comprehensive care 365 days a year from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
February 14, 2020 - Tower Health is pleased to join the Hospital & Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) and Gift of Life Donor Program to encourage individuals to register to become organ, tissue, and cornea donors.
January 3, 2020 - Charles Barbera, MD, has been named Vice Chairman of the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation (PTSF) Board of Directors for a one-year term. The appointment is effective January 1, 2020.
January 2, 2020 - Effective January 1, 2020, 110 clinicians and staff from Drexel Medicine have joined Tower Health Medical Group (THMG), expanding the health system's network of primary care and specialty practices in size, capability, and reach.
