Tower Health News

July 18, 2022 - Tower Health announced today that Meg Mueller and Jim Boscov have been named as Tower Health Board Chair and Vice Chair, respectively, effective July 1, 2022, for a one-year term.

July 14, 2022 - Tower Health announced that, following the FDA's Emergency Use Authorization, Tower Health Medical Group Pediatrics – Wyomissing and Reading Hospital Children's Health Center are now offering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for current patients ages six months through five years old by appointment.

July 12, 2022 - Tower Health has produced its latest round of Community Health Needs Assessments for its hospitals’ service areas in Berks, Chester, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties.

June 30, 2022 - In a testament to the importance of St. Christopher's Hospital for Children as a center of clinical care, medical training, and research, a number of Philadelphia's most prominent healthcare and higher education organizations will provide substantial financial support to help ensure that the hospital remains an essential community asset into the future.

June 21, 2022 - Eight Tower Health physicians and residents were recognized at the 27th Annual Golden Apple Awards by the Drexel University College of Medicine (DUCOM) student body.

June 20, 2022 - Tower Health has named John Derderian DO, FHM, Senior Vice President and Associate Chief Medical Officer (CMO).

June 16, 2022 - On December 31, 2021, Berks County resident Cory Heckman, age 31, was admitted to Pottstown Hospital for treatment of COVID-19. One hundred and forty-nine days later, Cory went home under his own power. 

June 15, 2022 - Tower Health announced today that Desha Dickson has been named Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Community Wellness.

June 9, 2022 - Tower Health announced today that all 26 Tower Health Urgent Care facilities have achieved Accreditation from the Urgent Care Association (UCA), which is the highest level of distinction for urgent care centers.

June 8, 2022 - Tower Health announced Thomas Bartiromo as Vice President and Chief Technology Officer. In this role, Mr. Bartiromo will lead the following IT teams: Service Desk, Field Services, Media Services, Client Systems, Voice System Engineering, Network Engineering, and Systems Engineering.