Tower Health News

December 8, 2020 - Reading Hospital – Tower Health is fortunate to have received doses of the recently approved COVID-19 drug bamlanivimab, a monoclonal antibody to treat individuals diagnosed with COVID-19.

December 4, 2020 - Leaders at Tower Health and Southern Berks Regional Emergency Medical Service (SBREMS) in Berks County announced today that they have completed an agreement to merge SBREMS with TowerDIRECT, the non-profit ambulance company owned by Tower Health, effective December 6, 2020.

November 30, 2020 - Tower Health announced that it has earned 2020 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired recognition achieving Digital Health Certification Level 7 for both the Acute and Ambulatory settings.

November 23, 2020 - Tower Health opened Tower Health Medical Group Family Medicine – Sinking Spring on Monday, November 16, located at 3855 Penn Avenue in Berks County.

November 18, 2020 - As winter approaches, Tower Health experts offer these tips about maintaining a positive attitude and protecting your emotional health.

November 18, 2020 - St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, a leading pediatric hospital, and Reading Hospital – Tower Health are joining the Injury Free Coalition for Kids in launching the Inaugural U.S. National Injury Prevention Day today, Wednesday, November 18, 2020.

November 13, 2020 - Tower Health at Home Hospice has completed a Medicare/State Licensure recertification survey with no deficiencies found. Surveyors conducted the unannounced survey onsite over the course of three days in October.

November 12, 2020 - The Reading Hospital Foundation has received a donation of 24 backpacks filled with personal care items from an anonymous donor. The backpacks will soon be distributed to homeless patients through the Tower Health Medical Group Street Hospital program. 

November 10, 2020 - Tower Behavioral Health has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards.

November 6, 2020 - Tower Health today announced that its Board of Directors has selected Guidehouse as the consulting firm that will advise Tower Health on its financial recovery.