April 22, 2024 – Reading Hospital has been named to Newsweek’s list of World’s Best Hospitals 2024. Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider, present this prestigious award annually.
April 18, 2024 – Reading Hospital received a prestigious award for its High School Internship Program, which helps to address gaps in career exploration opportunities through hands-on experiences.
April 10, 2024 - Tower Health will welcome a select 108 residents this summer after receiving nearly 16,000 applications. The newest class of residents will join the organization’s 12 ACGME-accredited Residency Programs in July 2024.
April 1, 2024 – Researchers at Reading Hospital are asking for community input to determine participation in an international study. The study would assess whether a blood clotting drug, given soon after arrival in the emergency department, can improve survival.
April 1, 2024 - Tower Health and Reading Hospital work to educate our teams and community members about the impact of organ donation. We strive to support donation through internal trainings, coordination meetings, campaigns, community events, and communications.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
