Tower Health News

November 18, 2020 - As winter approaches, Tower Health experts offer these tips about maintaining a positive attitude and protecting your emotional health.

November 18, 2020 - St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, a leading pediatric hospital, and Reading Hospital – Tower Health are joining the Injury Free Coalition for Kids in launching the Inaugural U.S. National Injury Prevention Day today, Wednesday, November 18, 2020.

November 13, 2020 - Tower Health at Home Hospice has completed a Medicare/State Licensure recertification survey with no deficiencies found. Surveyors conducted the unannounced survey onsite over the course of three days in October.

November 12, 2020 - The Reading Hospital Foundation has received a donation of 24 backpacks filled with personal care items from an anonymous donor. The backpacks will soon be distributed to homeless patients through the Tower Health Medical Group Street Hospital program. 

November 10, 2020 - Tower Behavioral Health has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards.

November 6, 2020 - Tower Health today announced that its Board of Directors has selected Guidehouse as the consulting firm that will advise Tower Health on its financial recovery.

October 26, 2020 - Tower Health has launched a newly designed version of its public website at towerhealth.org. The new site has been more than two years in the making, aligns with industry best practices, and is more user-friendly and robust.

October 12, 2020 - As Tower Health prepares for the annual arrival of seasonal influenza (flu) in our community, while still managing COVID-19, the health system is working to ensure it has all necessary resources in place to meet the community’s healthcare needs.

October 8, 2020 - October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Tower Health is educating women about the importance of scheduling their annual mammogram. Regular mammograms are critical for the early detection of breast cancer.

October 5, 2020 - While COVID-19 has expanded opportunities for patients to connect with providers through the use of telehealth services, it may also create opportunity for scammers to commit fraud by taking advantage of the unfamiliarity some patients may have with this new method of accessing healthcare.