Tower Health doctors work alongside patients every day, ordering tests, talking with families, and saving lives. Their dedicated work, diligence, and relationships are critical for successful patient outcomes. Tower Health encourages the community to recognize and thank doctors for their dedication on March 30, National Doctors' Day.
Tower Health doctors are known for their compassionate, personalized, and attentive care. That’s because their priority is the health of their patients, and their journey becomes intertwined with their lifelong dedication to healing. Their patients are the reason our doctors continue to practice.
Anthony Donato, MD, Internal Medicine, Reading Hospital, shared, “I became a doctor to play my part in another’s struggle and offer the gift of healing that might mend a body and patch a soul.”
Bernice Robinson-Bennett, MD, Chief, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, added, “I knew that I wanted to serve in the field of medicine to help others maintain or regain their health. To me it has been a calling that I look forward to each day with humility and reverence. I am thankful for the patients who entrust their care and lives to us.”
P. Sue Perrotty, Tower Health president and CEO, said, “Our physicians are known for the clinical excellence, compassion, and high-quality care they provide to patients. I thank them today, and every day, for following their calling to heal, and for choosing to share their talents with Tower Health and the individuals in our community.”
In recognition of National Doctors’ Day, Reading Hospital Foundation invites the community to share a note of appreciation or a story about a physician who has made an impact in their life.
“This is a great opportunity to spread joy and gratitude,” said Katherine Thornton, President, Reading Hospital Foundation. “We encourage everyone to visit towerhealth.org/doctors-day to share their personal story. Your story and gift will honor your doctor and recognize the important role they play in the health of our community. We will share your story with the doctor you honor and acknowledge you on our list of generous donors.”
Doctors’ Day was first celebrated in 1933, in Winder, Georgia, by Dr. Charles B. Almond’s wife, Eudora Brown Almond. She wanted a way to recognize physicians for their hard work, and organized the community to send greeting cards and place red carnations on the graves of deceased doctors. March 30 was chosen to honor the anniversary of the first surgery in which ether anesthesia was used by Dr. Charles Long. On February 21, 1991, President George H.W. Bush proclaimed National Doctors’ Day.
About Tower Health
Tower Health is a regional integrated healthcare system that offers compassionate, high quality, leading edge healthcare and wellness services to communities in Berks, Chester, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties. With approximately 11,500 employees, Tower Health consists of Reading Hospital in West Reading; Phoenixville Hospital in Phoenixville; Pottstown Hospital in Pottstown; and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia, in partnership with Drexel University. Tower Health is strongly committed to academic medicine and training, including multiple residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences in West Reading. The system also includes Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing; home healthcare provided by Tower Health at Home; TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response; Tower Health Medical Group; Tower Health Providers, our clinically integrated network; and 25 Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across our service area. For more information, visit towerhealth.org.