St. Christopher's Hospital for Children News

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

April 11, 2023 - Tower Health successfully filled all its open residency slots, adding 108 residents in 12 residency programs with students from 63 medical schools in the United States and internationally.

April 7, 2023 -  Each day, 17 people in the United States die while waiting for a life-saving organ transplant. All Tower Health hospitals are pleased to join Gift of Life Donor Program to promote organ and tissue donation throughout April as part of National Donate Life Month. 

February 23, 2023 -  On Friday, February 24, Tower Health will recognize “Thank a Resident and Fellow Day.” This special day honors Residents and Fellows for their commitment, dedication, and the positive impact they have on the lives of patients.

February 1, 2023 - On Friday, February 3, Tower Health will recognize National Women Physicians Day. This date marks the birthday of legendary physician Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell, an influential figure who, in 1849, changed the profession of medicine by becoming the first American woman to earn a medical degree.

December 12, 2022 -  Tower Health announced today that Renee Buzby has joined the health system as Vice President for Human Resources, effective immediately.