Impact

August 24, 2023 – Reading Hospital Magnet Champions partnered with United Way of Berks County to support the Reading School District through the 2023 Stuff the Bus campaign.

August 22, 2023 - Reading Hospital Magnet Champions are once again partnering with the United Way to coordinate the 2023 Stuff the Bus - Adopt a Classroom campaign for Reading School District.

August 18, 2023 - St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, Drexel University, and Peirce College are working together to collaborate on academic programs that support career transition. Expanding access for adult learners interested in advancing their education also develops a more diverse pipeline of talent for regional employers. 

August 17, 2023 - The popular Reading Hospital Bike Share Program is returning thanks to funding provided by The Friends of Reading Hospital, following a temporary pause during the COVID-19 pandemic.

August 3, 2023 - The 2023 Reading Hospital Golf Classic, hosted by The Friends of Reading Hospital, will be held on Monday, August 7 at Berkshire Country Club, 1637 Bernville Road, Reading. This year, The Friends have raised nearly $100,000 in support of a new Cardiac Catheterization Lab at the hospital. 

July 28, 2023 – For the 13th year, St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children celebrated the last days of summer with a Back-to-School Carnival for patients and families in the community. Featuring games, music, food, the Phillie Fanatic, and the distribution of thousands of free backpacks stuffed with school supplies. 

July 24, 2023 - The Friends of Reading Hospital and the Reading Hospital Community Wellness team will donate two electric bikes to the West Reading and City of Reading Police Departments. 

June 26, 2023 - The Friends of Reading Hospital (The Friends) announced today that they will provide $241,239 in grant funds to aid hospital departments. 

June 19, 2023 - A group of Reading Hospital employees completed the Hospital’s first-ever English as a Second Language (ESL) course on Wednesday, June 13. 

June 12, 2023 - St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children’s 10th Annual Bike Safety Rodeo was held on Saturday, June 10, 2023, in the hospital’s parking lot. Dozens of kids and families from the community took part in the fun event.