Tower Health News

March 22, 2023 - Tower Health announced today that TowerDIRECT, the system’s non-profit ambulance company, has been awarded three-year contracts to provide emergency 911 response services in both Amity and Union Townships.

March 14, 2023 -  Tower Behavioral Health, a premier provider of mental health services in southeastern Pennsylvania, has selected Jenna Pacini as its Chief Executive Officer.

March 13, 2023 - Healthcare is one of the fastest-growing industry sectors in the nation, and there is a critical need to increase the number of students pursuing careers in the field. To meet this need, Reading Hospital created “Pathways Programs” to expose area students to the many healthcare careers available in the health system.

March 9, 2023 – Pottstown Hospital – Tower Health recently added two new members to their Board of Trustees, Jenna Armato, and Rev. Dr. Vernon Ross. With these additions, the Board of Trustees at Pottstown Hospital has become a “Who’s Who” in area leaders.

February 27, 2023 - Reading Hospital continues to host Mobile Mammography Coach screening events for all women 40 years and older, as well as those under 40 who are considered high-risk, are not currently pregnant or breastfeeding, and have not had a screening mammogram in the past year.

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 16, 2023 - Tower Health Medical Group Surgery is pleased to announce that Dalkeith Facey, DO, FACOS, FACS, MBA; and Scott Grant, MD, M. Bioethics, FACS, have joined their practice. Both surgeons are on the Medical Staff at Phoenixville Hospital and Pottstown Hospital.

February 13, 2023 - Tower Health announced today that TowerDIRECT, the system’s non-profit ambulance company, has been awarded a three-year contract to provide emergency 911 response in the Borough of Birdsboro.

February 9, 2023 - On Saturday, February 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Community Health Committee of the Family Medicine Residency Program at Reading Hospital, will host a Community Health Fair at Centro Hispano, 25 N 2nd Street in Reading. Spanish and English providers will be present at the event.

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.