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Tower Health Hospitals Receive National Recognition from Healthgrades for High Performance in Multiple Clinical Specialties

January 16, 2024 - Tower Health’s commitment to clinical quality has once again earned the health system national recognition from Healthgrades for the high-quality care that its team members provide to patients in several clinical specialty areas.

Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

January 15, 2024 - When cold weather arrives and people use alternate sources to heat their homes, our emergency departments often treat an influx of patients suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning. 

TowerDIRECT Uses "Baby Pod" Developed by Racecar Driver to Transport Tiniest Patients

January 4, 2024 - A technology developed by a Formula One racecar driver will now help TowerDIRECT, the system’s non-profit ambulance company, safely transport the tiniest patients in our community.

Gifting with Toy Safety in Mind

December 21, 2023 - This holiday season, toy safety can keep your season peaceful. Toys are meant to bring joy, fun, and a good learning experience. However, some come with a risk of injury, and that’s important to remember when shopping this year.

Holiday Happenings: Give the Gift of Local

December 5, 2023 - This holiday season, The Friends of Reading Hospital are encouraging employees and community members to shop local at the annual Holiday Happenings Craft Shop on Wednesday, December 6 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be held in the Reading Hospital Fifth Avenue Lobby and Conference Rooms 1 to 3. Free valet parking is available at the 5th Avenue Garage.

Third Pharmacy Location Opens with Free Home Delivery Service

November 28, 2023 - Reading Hospital will open a third full-service pharmacy on Wednesday, November 29 in Wyomissing. Among the services offered at the new pharmacy is free home delivery to residents within a 25-mile radius.

H. Christopher Lawson, MD, Promoted to Division Chief of Neurosurgery at Reading Hospital

November 16, 2023 – Reading Hospital is excited to announce that H. Christopher Lawson, MD, has been promoted to the role of Division Chief, Neurosurgery effective October 5.

Certified Nursing Assistant Wins Award for Care

November 15, 2023 - Tower Health at Home Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Maricelys Ortiz views her patients as family members, treating them with dignity and respect.

Connecting Cancer Care Enhances Clinical Outcomes and Patient Experiences

November 13, 2023 -  Tower Health provides excellent cancer care across all locations. We are now aligning this care even more closely. Starting in November, Phoenixville Hospital Cancer Center and Pottstown Hospital Cancer Center will become McGlinn Cancer Institute at Phoenixville Hospital and McGlinn Cancer Institute at Pottstown Hospital.

Beards & Brews Event Raises Awareness About Men’s Health

November 1, 2023 - In an effort to raise awareness about men’s health, the Reading Hospital Foundation is hosting Beards & Brews with celebrity bartenders at BLDG 24 on Thursday, Nov. 2 from 4 to 10 p.m.