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McGlinn Cancer Institute To Receive Blanket Donations For Local Cancer Patients

June 18, 2018 - About 100 cancer patients at Reading Hospital's McGlinn Cancer Institute will receive a new blanket thanks to a donation being made by Steve Moyer Subaru in Leesport, Pa., and the local chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® (LLS).

Charles Barbera, MD, Named Berks County Medical Hero

May 8, 2018 - Charles Barbera, MD, MBA, FACEP, chairman of the Reading Hospital Department of Emergency Medicine, has been named the 2018 Berks County Medical Hero by the American Red Cross Tri-County Chapter, serving Berks, Chester and Schuylkill counties.

Tower Health and Drexel University Announce Plans to Develop Branch Medical School Campus

April 9, 2018 - Tower Health and Drexel University have announced plans to jointly develop a branch medical school campus of Drexel University College of Medicine in West Reading near the campus of Reading Hospital, subject to the appropriate accreditation approvals.

Local Couple Recognized for Gift to Reading Hospital Emergency Department

March 29, 2018 - A new dedication plaque in memory of Jennie and Constantine "Gus" Kratsas, recognizing their contributions to support children and families in the community, has been installed in the Emergency Department Pediatric Waiting Room at Reading Hospital.

Local EMS to be Recognized on Valentine's Day for Life Saving Heart Care

February 14, 2018 - In honor of American Heart Month, Reading Hospital will recognize Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and their life-saving work at an educational dinner on Wednesday, February 14, at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences.

Mental Health Kiosk to Debut in Reading Hospital

December 13, 2017 - Reading Hospital announced that it will introduce MindKare Mental Health Kiosks in Reading HealthPlex lobby, beginning Thursday, December 14. 

American Heart Association To Present Elite Awards to Reading Hospital on October 27

October 26, 2017 - On Friday, October 27, the American Heart Association will present four elite awards to Reading Hospital-Tower Health. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. and the awards presentation will take place at noon in the Thun/Janssen Auditorium.

Independence Blue Cross and Tower Health Reach Agreement on New Three-Year Contract

October 6, 2017 - Statement from Clint Matthews, President and CEO, Tower Health and Anthony V. Coletta, M.D., MBA, President, Independence Blue Cross Facilitated Health Networks

Recognition Event for EMS Partners to be Hosted at Reading Health System

August 18, 2017 - Reading Health System is hosting a recognition event to celebrate the hard work and dedication of local Emergency Medical Services (EMS) partners. 

Debra Powell, MD, Named as Medical Director, Infection Prevention

July 10, 2017 - Debra Powell, MD, has been named Medical Director, Infection Prevention, effective Monday, July 10. Dr. Powell previously served as Chief, Section of Infectious Diseases.