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It's Time for a 'Heart to Heart' at Reading Hospital Educational Event

February 7, 2019 - Reading Hospital will hold its annual "Heart to Heart" event on Sunday, February 17, at the Crowne Plaza Reading Hotel, 1741 Papermill Road, Wyomissing. Doors will open at 11 a.m.

Reading Hospital to Open Pediatric Emergency Department 'Built for Kids'

Reading Hospital To Open Pediatric Emergency Department 'Built For Kids' Children may soon be less intimidated by a trip for emergency care, thanks to Reading Hospital's new Pediatric Emergency Department "Built For Kids." The new unit is scheduled to open Thursday, February 7. Reading Hospital has the…

Reading Hospital Patient Keith Eshelman Undergoes Successful Weight Loss Surgery Resulting in the End of Diabetes

Reading Hospital Patient Keith Eshelman Undergoes Successful Weight Loss Surgery Resulting in the End of Diabetes Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of the disease and can result in other medical and lifestyle changes and complications including weight management and obesity. Weight loss surgery…

Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences Welcomes Inaugural Diagnostic Medical Sonography Class

On Monday, January 7, the inaugural class of six students began the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. The new 27-month program will combine formal lectures, laboratory exercises, and supervised hands-on clinical rotations for students to gain the…

Reading Hospital Children's Health Center Receives Donated Artworks From Local Artist Debbie Moore

December 27, 2018 - On Thursday, December 20, Reading Hospital Children's Health Center received a special gift from local artist Debbie Moore. Debbie is gifting mosaics she created, and were finished by children, during the 2018 New York World Maker Faire two-day event.

Reading Hospital's Focus on Personal Health and Wellness through 'Berks Trail Challenge' Draws to a Successful Completion

Reading Hospital's Focus on Personal Health and Wellness Through 'Berks Trail Challenge' Draws to a Successful Completion On Friday, November 30, the inaugural Berks Trail Challenge came to a successful conclusion and winners were recently contacted. A total of 668 people, ranging in age from 1 to 79,…

Reading Hospital Employees Spread Holiday Cheer to Patients through Song

Reading Hospital Employees Spread Holiday Cheer To Patients Through Song To help spread cheer to patients this holiday season, members of Reading Hospital's Environmental Services and Nursing teams are making special visits to patient units to sing holiday carols.  The team visits nursing units two…

Wilson West to Donate Holiday Baskets for McGlinn Cancer Institute Patients

Wilson West To Donate Holiday Baskets For McGlinn Cancer Institute Patients On Friday, December 21, at 9:30 a.m., students from Wilson West Middle School will visit  McGlinn Cancer Institute at Reading Hospital to donate holiday baskets the school's students, teachers, and staff have put together…

Tower Health to Present $5,000 Donation to the Greater Berks Food Bank

Tower Health to Present $5,000 Donation to the Greater Berks Food Bank Tower Health recently concluded a social media wellness campaign designed to promote the benefits of healthy eating, as well as raise money for local food banks. The campaign, TowerGimmeFive, encouraged individuals to eat more…

Health Records on iPhone Now Available to Reading Hospital and Tower Health Medical Group Patients

December 6, 2018 - Reading Hospital and Tower Health Medical Group now support Health Records on iPhone, which brings together hospitals, clinics and the existing Apple Health app to make it easy for patients to see their available medical data from multiple providers whenever they choose.