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Gift of Life Medical Advisory and Policy Board Appoints Reading Hospital CEO

March 19, 2024 - Charles F. Barbera, MD, MBA, MPH, FACEP has been named to the Gift of Life Donor Program Medical Advisory and Policy Board (MAPB). The one-year term began on January 1, 2024. 

Tower Health and Cigna Reach Multi-Year Agreement

As a result of committed efforts on both sides, Tower Health and Cigna have reached an agreement that will allow Cigna members to resume their in-network access to Tower Health services, effective May 1, 2024.Tower Health and Cigna are focused on patient care and access and are pleased that Cigna members…

Reading Hospital Employees Partner with Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank to Collect Food Items for Local Students

March 5, 2024 – The Reading Hospital Magnet Champions Team coordinated its 13th annual "Piece Per Person" challenge, which encouraged hospital employees to donate items to fill Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank's Weekender Program food bags for Reading School District students.

Reading Hospital Announces Thomas Geng Jr., DO, as Chair, Department of Surgery

February 27, 2024 - Reading Hospital is pleased to announce that, after a comprehensive national search, Thomas Geng Jr., DO, will be named Chair, Department of Surgery, effective February 29. 

Reading Hospital Employees Distribute Flowers and Cards to Patients on Valentine's Day

February 15, 2024 - Employees at Reading Hospital brought lots of love to patients this Valentine's Day, delivering 700 carnations and cards to patient rooms. 

Generous AED Donation Received by The Friends of Reading Hospital

February 14, 2024 - Reading Hospital is pleased to announce the generous donation of two AEDs that will be part of The Friends of Reading Hospital’s HeartSAFE Berks County AED Loaner Program. The program provides community organizations with access to this lifesaving technology at no cost.

59 Tristate Hospitals Unite for 'It Doesn’t Kill to Ask' Child Gun Safety Campaign 

February 6, 2024 - With firearms remaining the leading cause of injury and death in children, the nation’s largest regional collaboration of health systems, representing 59 hospitals in Philadelphia, Southeastern Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Southern New Jersey, is kicking off the year with a public service campaign that encourages a community approach to protecting children from unlocked guns.

Bath Safety Tips for Babies and Toddlers

February 2, 2024 - The Injury Prevention Coordinator at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children provides four bath safety tips for babies and toddlers to prevent incidents and injuries.

Rohinton Morris, MD, Announced as New Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery

January 31, 2024 - Tower Health entities are pleased to announce that Rohinton Morris, M.D. FACS, a nationally respected cardiac surgeon, will become the system’s Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery this spring. 

Phoenixville Hospital awarded Primary Stroke Center Certification from The Joint Commission

January 31, 2024 - Phoenixville Hospital has once again earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Primary Stroke Center Certification.