Tower Health News

December 15, 2019 - Tower Health and Drexel University entered into a $50 million agreement to acquire St. Christopher's in September 2019.

September 18, 2019 - Tower Health has completed and released its first systemwide Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) for 2019. These assessments, which will be done every three years, create an important opportunity to assess local needs and improve the health of communities served by Tower Health hospitals.

August 22, 2019 - While back-to-school season introduces a sense of excitement among children, it also introduces the rapid spread of infections and even injuries.

August 6, 2019 - Tower Health announced that as of August 3, all Tower Health hospitals and physician practices are now using the same electronic health record (EHR), Epic. The implementation of the EHR is a critical step in advancing Tower Health as a fully integrated health system.

June 17, 2019 - Reading Hospital earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval® for Pediatric Asthma Certification. The Gold Seal of Approval® is a symbol of quality that reflects an organization's commitment to providing safe and effective patient care.

May 31, 2019 - On May 29, Tower Health and Drexel University College welcomed a class of 20, third-year medical students to Reading Hospital.

March 25, 2019 - April showers may bring May flowers, but they also bring sneezing, congestion, and runny noses for millions of people who suffer from springtime allergies. Tower Health Urgent Care is here to help 365 days a year, offering patients access to advanced, comprehensive care from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

March 20, 2019 - Tower Health Providers® (THP) has added physicians from Axia Women's Health to THP's rapidly growing clinically integrated network.

March 13, 2019 - Tower Health Partners® (THP) has added physicians from The Physicians Integrated Network (TPIN) to THP's rapidly growing clinically integrated network.

March 8, 2019 - Tower Health Urgent Care is proud to announce that the recently acquired 19 locations have achieved Accreditation through the Urgent Care Association (UCA), which is the highest level of distinction for urgent care centers.