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U.S. News & World Report Names Reading Hospital 7th Ranked Hospital in Pennsylvania

U.S. News & World Report recently ranked Reading Hospital as the 7th highest ranked hospital in Pennsylvania in its 2017-18 regional ranking and ratings report. Out of nearly 250 Pennsylvania hospitals, 27 met the high U.S. News standards and were ranked in the state. "Best Hospital" rankings help consumers better determine which hospitals provide the best care for the most serious or complex medical conditions and procedures. Reading Hospital ranked high among some of the largest and most well-known hospitals in the state.

Along with its exceptional overall ranking, Reading Hospital has also been nationally ranked in one adult specialty and rated as high performing in six adult procedures/conditions, including Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Colon Cancer Surgery, Heart Bypass Surgery, Heart Failure, Hip Replacement and Knee Replacement. U.S. News evaluates data on nearly 5,000 hospitals across 16 adult specialties, 9 adult procedures and conditions and 10 pediatric specialties to determine its annual rankings and ratings report.

Reading Hospital prides itself on "Advancing Health. Transforming Lives." Without its hard working and dedicated employees, this accomplishment would not have been possible. Reading Hospital continues to strive every day to provide the community with the highest quality care possible.

Reading Hospital

Reading Hospital is the flagship, Magnet Recognized, acute care hospital of Tower Health. Located in West Reading, Pa., Reading Hospital is a 714-bed hospital that is home to many top-tier specialty care centers, including Reading HealthPlex, McGlinn Cancer Institute, Miller Regional Heart Center, Emergency Department, Level I Trauma Center and Beginnings Maternity Center, which houses the region's only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). With more than 1,000 physicians, specialists, and advanced practice providers across 49 locations, Reading Hospital has been recognized for its quality outcomes and clinical expertise across services lines. It is listed as one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for four consecutive years and received a 5-Star Rating from CMS two years in a row. For more information, visit towerhealth.org.

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