Reading Hospital will host a ribbon-cutting and grand opening event on Thursday, June 22, to celebrate the inaugural opening of a new full-service pharmacy on 7th Avenue in Reading Hospital’s Doctor’s Office Building. The new pharmacy will offer quick and convenient service for individuals to get their prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, and supplements. Most insurance plans will be accepted.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. followed by the grand opening event at 11.
The following individuals are scheduled to give remarks at the event:
- P. Sue Perrotty, President and CEO of Tower Health
- Charles Barbera, MD, President and CEO of Reading Hospital
- Michael Stern, FACHE, Chief Operating Officer of Tower Health
- Michael Kleinschmidt, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, DPLA, Vice President of Acute and Retail Pharmacy at Reading Hospital
Reading Hospital 7th Avenue Pharmacy will be a member of the Specialty Management Program. This affiliation allows the pharmacy to provide specialized medications that may require advanced storage and special handling. These medications may not be available at other local pharmacies.
Charles Barbera, MD, President and CEO, Reading Hospital, said, “We are so excited to launch a second full-service pharmacy for our employees and community members. Our ability to provide more specialized medications that may not otherwise be conveniently available, will be of tremendous benefit to patients. We are happy to help address the complete health needs of our families, friends, and neighbors.”
The pharmacy will also serve as a drop-off location for unused medication to ensure proper disposal and offer medication counseling, automatic refills, prescription transfers, and text notifications. The Reading Hospital 7th Ave Pharmacy will be open Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The pharmacy will be closed on Sundays.
About Reading Hospital
Reading Hospital is the flagship, Magnet Recognized, acute care hospital of Tower Health. Located in West Reading, Pa., Reading Hospital is a 697-bed hospital that is home to many top-tier specialty care centers, including Reading HealthPlex, McGlinn Cancer Institute, Miller Regional Heart Center, Emergency Department, Level I Trauma Center and Beginnings Maternity Center, which houses the region's only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). With more than 1,000 physicians, specialists, and advanced practice providers across 49 locations, Reading Hospital has been recognized for its quality outcomes and clinical expertise across service lines. It is listed as one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for four consecutive years and has been named one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals in 2022 and 2023. For more information, visit towerhealth.org.