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2019 Berks Trail Challenge Kicks Off May 6

2019 Berks Trail Challenge Kicks Off May 6 Participants can register at BeWellBerks.org and print out a challenge card as well as directions to each location for each participant, or family, to record trail visits.  Warmer weather means more time outside and Berks County residents are…

Reading Hospital Softball League 'Opening Day' is May 7

Reading Hospital Softball League 'Opening Day' is May 7 Opening Day for the Reading Hospital Softball League is Tuesday, May 7 at 4:15 p.m. The game will be played at West Reading Playground and William M. Jennings, President and CEO of Reading Hospital, will throw the first pitch of the season. "The…

Reading Hospital MyChart is Now 'MyTowerHealth'

April 17, 2019 - Tower Health is focused on improving patient access to healthcare. Whether it's primary care, behavioral health, urgent care, inpatient care, rehabilitation, or home care, Tower Health connects you to the right care you need throughout all stages of life.

Reading Hospital Encourages Employees to Donate Food in Pound Per Person Challenge for Greater Berks Food Bank

Reading Hospital Encourages Employees to Donate Food in Pound Per Person Challenge for Greater Berks Food Bank Reading Hospital Nursing Magnet Champions, in partnership with the Greater Berks Food Bank, are coordinating the 2019 Pound Per Person Food Challenge, which is encouraging each of the hospital…

Reading Hospital to Celebrate Volunteers at Appreciation Luncheon

April 11, 2019 - On Friday, April 19, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Reading Hospital will host a luncheon to celebrate the individuals who donate their time, compassion, joy, talent, and everlasting commitment to the hospital, our patients, and the community.

Reading Hospital to Host Mental Health First Aid Training on April 11

Reading Hospital to Host Mental Health First Aid Training on April 11 On Thursday, April 11, a Mental Health First Aid Training will be held at the Reading Hospital, Education Rooms A & B, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The training is supported by a grant from Reading Hospital's Be Well Berks Grant program…

Reading Hospital Nurse Named 2019 Clinical Nurse Specialist of the Year

Reading Hospital Nurse Named 2019 Clinical Nurse Specialist of the Year National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists Honors Neonatal Specialist Lori Brittingham Lori Brittingham, MSN, RN, CNS, ACCNS-N, a Neonatal Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) at Reading Hospital, who has spent almost three…

National Healthcare Decisions Day: Have You Planned Your Future Healthcare Choices?

Most Americans believe it is important to have a record of their healthcare preferences available, should they be unable to share that information. But Reading Hospital statistics indicate in 2018 only 38 percent of hospital inpatients actually had prepared advance directives for end-of-life care. That's…

Reading Hospital Employee Engagement Initiative Benefits Community and Employees

April 1, 2019 - Committed to advancing health and transforming lives, Reading Hospital continues to grow an innovative Employee Engagement Initiative that benefits the community and employees alike.

Reading Hospital To Hold Organ Donation Awareness Flag Ceremony April 1

March 29, 2019 - Reading Hospital will celebrate its commitment to building awareness about the importance of organ donation nationwide by raising a "2019 Hospital & Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) Donate Life Challenge" flag on Monday, April 1, beginning at 7:45 a.m. at the Fifth Avenue entrance.