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Advanced Practice Providers Week Celebrated with Special Awards at Tower Health

September 29, 2023 -  Seven Tower Health employees received special awards as part of the system’s recognition of Advance Practice Providers Week. Those awarded have made a positive and lasting impact on their colleagues, patients, and the community.

Debra L. Powell, MD, MS, FIDSA, Named Chair, Department of Medicine at Tower Health

September 18, 2023 - Tower Health announced today that Debra L. Powell, MD, MS, FIDSA, has been appointed to the role of Chair, Department of Medicine effective September 1, 2023. She has been serving as interim chair since September 2022.

Tower Health Recognized for Heart Attack and Stroke Quality Care

August 28, 2023 - In recognition of the quality of patient care provided at Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, and Pottstown Hospital, two national awards were presented to each.

Tower Health Hospitals Awarded for High-Quality Heart Failure Care

July 10, 2023 - Tower Health announced today that Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and Reading Hospital have received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Heart Failure Gold Plus with Target: Heart Failure Honor Roll and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll quality achievement award for their commitment to improving outcomes for patients with heart failure, meaning reduced readmissions and more healthy days at home.

Tower Health Recognizes National EMS Week

May 18, 2023 -  EMS providers are truly at the front lines of healthcare. They are the first to arrive in emergency situations, providing critical care and lifesaving interventions to those in need.

Tower Health Celebrates National Nurses Week

May 11, 2023 -  Nurses make an impact on patients every day through the excellent and compassionate care they provide in hospitals, outpatient clinics, physician practices, in patients’ homes, and throughout the community.

Pottstown Hospital Ranks Top 10% Nationally as Healthgrades 2023 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ Recipient

May 5, 2023 - Pottstown Hospital announced that it has been recognized by Healthgrades as a 2023 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ recipient.

Tower Health Thanks Volunteers During ‘National Volunteer Week’

April 19, 2023 - During National Volunteer Week, Tower Health honors the many individuals who selflessly donate their time and talent to help the health system fulfill its mission of service to patients and the community. 

Tower Health Recognizes Pediatric Sepsis Week

April 18, 2023 -  Tower Health will join healthcare organizations around the world in recognizing "Pediatric Sepsis Week" April 16 through 22. In the United States, 75,000 children are diagnosed with sepsis and 6,800 children die every year.

National Healthcare Decisions Day Reminds Individuals to Plan Their Future Healthcare Choices

April 12, 2023 -  Most Americans believe it's important to have a record of their healthcare preferences available, should they become unable to share that information. That's why Tower Health supports National Healthcare Decisions Day, which takes place on Sunday, April 16.