Tower Health hospitals are committed to providing the highest-quality stroke care — and it shows. Our national awards and certifications show we meet the most stringent patient care guidelines. That means you can be confident you’re receiving care from a trusted, skilled team.

Reading Hospital

Reading Hospital is consistently recognized for its commitment and success ensuring that stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence.

Healthgrades has named Reading Hospital as on of America's 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care™ (2023-2024). Healthgrades has also awarded these distinctions:

  • Healthgrades Stroke Care Excellence Award™ for 18 Years in a Row (2007 to 2024)
  • Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Treatment of Stroke (2023-2024)
  • Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Treatment of Stroke for 18 Years in a Row (2007-2024)
  • Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Stroke for 19 Years in a Row (2006-2024)

The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association has awarded Reading Hospital with its "Get with the Guidelines" achievement awards for the following:

  • Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award (2007-2024)
  • Target: Stroke Elite Honor Roll
  • Target: Stroke Advanced Therapy Honor Roll
  • Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Award

Reading Hospital is certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center by the Joint Commission. This certification, the highest available level, is only awarded after a rigorous evaluation to centers that have the ability to receive and treat the most complex stroke patients.

Phoenixville Hospital

  • American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Silver Plus Award
  • Joint-Commission-designated Advanced Primary Stroke Center

Pottstown Hospital

  • American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus & Target: Stroke Elite Honor Roll Award
  • Healthgrades Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Stroke (2022-2023)
  • Joint-Commission-designated Advanced Primary Stroke Center