Tower Health News

July 28, 2022 - Tower Health announced today that Ethel Hoffman, MBA, FHFMA, has joined the health system as Vice President of Managed Care. She previously served as the Interim Vice President of Managed Care through her consulting position with Warbird Consulting Partners, LLC.

July 26, 2022 - Reading Hospital has been recognized as a 2022-2023 Best Hospital by U.S. News & World Report, ranked eighth in Pennsylvania and recognized in Northeastern PA/Lehigh Valley. In addition, Phoenixville Hospital earned a 2022-2023 High Performing rating for COPD and Pottstown Hospital earned 2022-2023 High Performing ratings for COPD and Kidney Failure.

July 21, 2022 - As blood centers across the US continue to face critical shortages of blood donations, Tower Health will host three upcoming blood donation events.

July 19, 2022 - Tower Health is adding 162 Residents and Fellows with students from 96 medical schools in the United States and internationally. The new Residents and Fellows will arrive in June for orientation and then officially begin their trainings on either July 1 or August 1, 2022. 

July 18, 2022 - Tower Health announced today that Meg Mueller and Jim Boscov have been named as Tower Health Board Chair and Vice Chair, respectively, effective July 1, 2022, for a one-year term.

July 14, 2022 - Tower Health announced that, following the FDA's Emergency Use Authorization, Tower Health Medical Group Pediatrics – Wyomissing and Reading Hospital Children's Health Center are now offering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for current patients ages six months through five years old by appointment.

July 12, 2022 - Tower Health has produced its latest round of Community Health Needs Assessments for its hospitals’ service areas in Berks, Chester, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties.

June 30, 2022 - In a testament to the importance of St. Christopher's Hospital for Children as a center of clinical care, medical training, and research, a number of Philadelphia's most prominent healthcare and higher education organizations will provide substantial financial support to help ensure that the hospital remains an essential community asset into the future.

June 21, 2022 - Eight Tower Health physicians and residents were recognized at the 27th Annual Golden Apple Awards by the Drexel University College of Medicine (DUCOM) student body.

June 20, 2022 - Tower Health has named John Derderian DO, FHM, Senior Vice President and Associate Chief Medical Officer (CMO).