Pottstown Hospital – Tower Health recently added two new members to their Board of Trustees, Jenna Armato, and Rev. Dr. Vernon Ross. With these additions, the Board of Trustees at Pottstown Hospital has become a “Who’s Who” in area leaders.

Rev. Dr. Vernon Ross is a spiritual leader at Bethel Community Church of Pottstown, a nondenominational church open to all. As part of the Pottstown community for over 20 years, Rev. Dr. Ross will ensure the Hospital considers the spiritual needs of the community.

Jenna Armato grew up in the Pottstown community, and her family has always been active in local chambers. Meeting the needs of the community is a primary goal for Ms. Armato, and she has built a successful career being a Growth & Success Coach as well as a motivational speaker.

Since 2015, the Board of Trustees has grown from three community members to eight, with a positive impact on Pottstown Hospital.

  • Chairing the Board of Trustees is Myra Forrest, PhD. Dr. Forrest is currently an Education Advocate at the Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation. Her passion for the success of Pottstown Hospital is very evident, and she is one of the biggest champions.
  • David A. Megay, Esq. is the Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees. He is a Principal with O'Donnell, Weiss & Mattei, PC, and represents clients purchasing residential and commercial properties of all shapes, sizes, and values. He lends his legal expertise to the Board.
  • Howard S. Brown and Arthur Green also have a connection with the Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation. Mr. Brown is a Program Officer with the Foundation, and Mr. Green is the past Chair of the Foundation Board. Both bring a wealth of knowledge to the Board on the health needs of the Pottstown Community.
  • Holly Parker, MEd, MS, BA, is the Executive Director, TriCounty Community Network. Ms. Parker and her team have partnered with Pottstown Hospital in their annual Amazing Raise Campaign. Most recently, the TriCounty Community Network received a grant that will help expand the Street Medicine Program in the Pottstown Community.
  • Frank Strunk spent more than 45 years in the Commercial Banking field and retired from Tompkins VIST Bank. Mr. Strunk has served on numerous community organizations and can bring best practices to the Hospital.

The Pottstown Hospital Board of Trustees donate their time and expertise freely for the good of the Hospital, and it is very much appreciated by the Hospital Administration.

“We are very grateful to our Board of Trustees for their guidance and support,” said Rich Newell, MPT, DPT, President and CEO, Phoenixville Hospital and Pottstown Hospital. “Their years of experience and expertise ensure we are making the best decisions for the community.”

 

About Pottstown Hospital:

Located in Pottstown, Pa., and a member of Tower Health, Pottstown Hospital is a 219-bed hospital that offers a full range of health services, including inpatient and outpatient, medical and surgical, and diagnostic and emergency care. Accredited by The Joint Commission, Pottstown Hospital has been recognized for its quality outcomes and clinical expertise across many service lines. The Hospital is Joint Commission-certified for hip and knee replacement and is also an accredited Chest Pain Center. Recently, Pottstown Hospital was recognized as a recipient of Get with the Guidelines/American Heart Association/American Stroke Association – Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award with Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll. The Cancer Center at Pottstown Hospital is also nationally recognized, bringing over a decade of award-winning care to our region. The Pottstown Hospital Emergency Department, a Primary Stroke Center, is the second busiest in Montgomery County, seeing more than 45,000 patients a year. For more information, visit towerhealth.org.