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Gifting with Toy Safety in Mind

December 21, 2023 - This holiday season, toy safety can keep your season peaceful. Toys are meant to bring joy, fun, and a good learning experience. However, some come with a risk of injury, and that’s important to remember when shopping this year.

How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep

November 22, 2024 - As a sleep medicine physician, I enjoy educating people on the importance of a good night’s sleep. Sometimes a few simple changes to your nighttime routine can make a big impact. I appreciate the opportunity to answer questions, both in and out of the office, about the health benefits of sleep. Below are the three most common questions I receive. 

Critical Resources for Breast Cancer Care

August 28, 2024 - As a certified Breast Health Center of Excellence, the Reading Hospital Imaging Center and the McGlinn Cancer Institute at Reading Hospital assist patients with barriers that may delay or prevent them from receiving their annual mammograms, and offer treatment options personalized for each patient – from screening and diagnosis to treatment, rehabilitation, and survivorship. 

Water Safety: Five Ways to Prevent Drowning

August 14, 2024 - More than 4,500 people died from drowning between 2020 and 2022, an increase of 500 deaths per year, compared to 2019 as reported by the CDC. Drowning remains the number one cause of death for children ages one to four.

Summer Sport Safety

July 5, 2024 - The sun is shining, and many of us are gearing up for outdoor activities or joining local recreational sports leagues. Blake Bailey, DO shares how his training process changes each season to avoid injury and dehydration. 

Fun Alternatives to Fireworks

July 2, 2024 - More than 70 percent of firework injuries occur in the month surrounding the Fourth of July holiday. Understand the risks, especially for children and young adults, to prevent firework-related injuries.

A Day in the Life of a Paramedic

May 20, 2024 - Emergency medical professionals are an integral part of our community, showing up when we need them most.  Reading Hospital is honored to recognize our dedicated EMS professionals like Mike Lerch, EMPT, FTO, who provide lifesaving emergency medical care each day.

Reading Hospital Recognizes National Donate Life Month

April 1, 2024 - Tower Health and Reading Hospital work to educate our teams and community members about the impact of organ donation. We strive to support donation through internal trainings, coordination meetings, campaigns, community events, and communications.

Bath Safety Tips for Babies and Toddlers

February 2, 2024 - The Injury Prevention Coordinator at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children provides four bath safety tips for babies and toddlers to prevent incidents and injuries.

Keeping Children Healthy in Winter

January 26, 2024 - When cold weather begins, and you spend more time indoors, you will likely see the arrival of additional germs and illnesses in your home. It is also common to see an increase in illnesses after gathering with family and friends over the holidays.