Tower Behavioral Health, one of eastern Pennsylvania’s premier mental health and addiction treatment centers, is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive. The event is open to the public.
The event will take place Wednesday, August 25, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., on the Tower Behavioral Health campus, which is located at 201 Wellness Way in Reading. This follows two previous successful blood drives co-hosted by Tower Behavioral Health and the American Red Cross — the first in August 2020 and another in March 2021.
“We’re very much looking forward to continuing our partnership with the American Red Cross and providing this essential service,” Tower Behavioral Health CEO Stephanie Lee said. “Anyone who volunteers to donate blood can play a significant part in saving lives and supporting people in need within their community.”
Someone in the United States needs blood or platelets every two seconds, according to the American Red Cross, and there is currently a critical need for blood nationwide. Approximately 36,000 units of red blood cells are needed every day across the country, and one donation can potentially save up to three lives.
To find a list of available times to give blood and register, interested donors can visit redcrossblood.org and enter the zip code “19605” in the upper right-hand corner.
Participants can also make an appointment by calling the American Red Cross at 800-733-2767 or Tower Behavioral Health at 484-659-2300.
Because COVID-19 remains a risk in our community and in accordance with CDC and Pennsylvania Department of Health recommendations, all Tower Behavioral Health patients, visitors, and employees are required to wear a mask while inside any of our facilities. Please remember to bring your mask if you have an appointment with us or are visiting a patient. This includes individuals who are partially or fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
About Tower Health
Tower Health is a strong, regional, integrated healthcare provider/payer system that offers leading-edge, compassionate healthcare and wellness services to a population of 2.5 million people. With approximately 14,000 team members, Tower Health consists of Reading Hospital in West Reading; Brandywine Hospital in Coatesville; Chestnut Hill Hospital in Philadelphia; Jennersville Hospital in West Grove; Phoenixville Hospital in Phoenixville; Pottstown Hospital in Pottstown; and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, a partnership of Tower Health and Drexel University in Philadelphia. It also includes Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing; Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences in West Reading; home healthcare services provided by Tower Health at Home; and a network of 25 urgent care facilities across the Tower Health service area. Tower Health offers a connected network of 2,200 physicians, specialists, and providers across more than 230 convenient locations. For more information, visit towerhealth.org.
About Tower Behavioral Health
Tower Behavioral Health offers comprehensive, personalized inpatient care for adolescents and adults who have been struggling with mental health disorders and co-occurring substance use concerns. The center also offers a partial hospitalization program for adults who are experiencing symptoms of mental and behavioral health disorders, as well as an Assertive Community Treatment program for chronically ill adults who are best served in a nonhospital environment. Tower Behavioral Health is located in Reading, Pennsylvania. For more information, please visit towerbehavioralhealth.com.