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Reading Hospital is the flagship, Magnet Recognized, acute care hospital of Tower Health.

Located in West Reading, Pennsylvania, Reading Hospital is a 697-bed hospital that is home to many top-tier specialty care centers. View our Social Media Guidelines at https://towerhealth.org/newsroom/social-media/social-media-policy

03/15/2026

Employee Spotlight 🌟 Meet Ruthann Trate!

Ruthann is a practice administrator who has spent the past 18 years growing her career at Reading Hospital. What started as volunteering in different departments and serving as a first responder eventually led her to the role she holds today, supporting both Tower Health Medical Group Internal and Family Medicine.

She helps keep operations running smoothly and teams connected, but what she values most is the people. Ruthann says the best part of her job is the collaboration and the “family units” she has built with colleagues, along with seeing patients receive attentive, high-quality care from staff they trust.

She recently celebrated a major milestone by earning her bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration and management in fall 2025!

Outside of work, Ruthann enjoys traveling and giving back to her community. She has served on her local parks and recreation board for more than 10 years and is proud of her family’s involvement with their volunteer fire company.

Her favorite song is “Don’t Stop Believin’,” and it reflects her outlook on life: always believe you can do what you set your mind to!

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🔗 Explore available career opportunities at TowerCareers.org.

03/13/2026

Could your family history reveal clues about your cancer risk? 🧬

Genetic counselors at our McGlinn Cancer Institute locations help patients look at their family health history and talk about whether genetic testing might be right for them. Understanding your risk can help guide the right screening and next steps.

When it comes to your health, knowledge is power! 💡 Knowing your risk is one of the best ways to help manage it.

Follow along as we bust a few common myths about cancer genetics and genetic testing. Stay tuned for Part 2.

03/12/2026

When one of our colleagues’ fathers was recently hospitalized with pericarditis at Reading Hospital, William Pompella, DO, Hospitalist Services, made a lasting impression. During a stressful time, he took the time to comfort him, clearly explain his care, and help ease the family’s fears.

What made the experience even more meaningful was that Dr. Pompella had no idea his patient’s family member worked at Tower Health. His compassion, patience, and respect simply came from the heart.

For the difference he makes in the lives of his patients and their families, Dr. Pompella was nominated for and received the Medical Staff Certificate of Excellence Award. 🏆

Thank you for the care you bring to every patient, every day. 👏

03/10/2026

🏀 Don’t drop the ball. Take charge of your health! 💗

Schedule or complete your annual mammogram at one of our convenient locations in Berks, Chester, or Montgomery counties, or on our Mobile Mammography Coach, and you’ll be entered to win a health and wellness prize pack valued at $150. A doctor’s order is not required to schedule a screening mammogram.

Get in the game and schedule your mammogram today!

📅 How to schedule:

✔️ Call 1-833-34-TOWER and mention the promotion when scheduling.

✔️ Schedule through MyTowerHealth and enter in the Comments section.

🔗 TowerHealth.org/SlamDunk

03/07/2026

📸 Capturing the moments between moms and their newborns is pure magic. 💫

At Reading Hospital, our team is here with expert maternity care and steady support for every new beginning. 🤍 Learn more at TowerHealth.org/WelcomeBaby.

03/07/2026

The good news: we’re about to get more evening sunshine. ☀️

The not-so-good news: we lose an hour of sleep. 😴

As we spring forward this weekend, the time change can make a lot of us feel a little off for a few days. Dr. Matthew Viereck, Neurology and Sleep Medicine, shares a few simple habits that can help your body adjust faster.

03/06/2026

We’re proud to recognize DAISY Award winner, Brian Dunbar, RN II, Emergency Department, who stepped in with quick, compassionate care to relieve a patient’s severe pain and treat a dangerous blood clot while guiding a colleague through the procedure. 🌼

Read his nomination from a grateful patient:

“I would like to take this opportunity to commend a nurse named Brian who cared for me in the ER when I was admitted to Reading Hospital. When I was brought to the ER room, I was lightheaded and in excruciating pain from a blood clot that wouldn’t pass through my catheter. Brian stepped up and immediately took control. What impressed me about Brian was the way he exhibited professional, decisive, immediate, and compassionate care. He removed and inserted a new catheter and relieved my pain. What impressed me most was that while he was doing all of this, he was explaining and instructing the other nurse on how to perform the procedure.

I am a retired Army Officer and have received the best nursing care in Army facilities, and Brian’s care was certainly on par with this. I subsequently found out that Brian was a former police officer and a US Marine, both of which contributed to his exemplary performance. Brian is a credit to himself, Reading Hospital, and the profession of nursing.”

Join our Magnet™ team – apply online at TowerCareers.org.

03/05/2026

We recently wrapped up our final session of the Sisters in STEM program at the Reading Science Center and it was a fun and engaging way to close out the year!

Jennifer Barney, Injury Prevention Outreach Coordinator, led students through a hands-on escape room challenge where they rotated through three interactive stations, including dressing a wound, using drunk driving simulation goggles while tossing a squish ball, and learning about bike safety and fall prevention.

Since partnering with the Reading Science Center in 2024, eight female STEM professionals from our team have shared their knowledge, experiences, and passion with these students. Programs like this help spark curiosity and show young girls the many paths they can take in STEM! 💙

03/04/2026

Helpful health resources all in one place! 🗺️ Don’t forget to join us this weekend for a FREE Health and Wellness Fair in partnership with Spring Valley Church of God.

Stop by for free screenings 🩺, engaging health education breakout sessions 📚, and the chance to connect with community organizations focused on helping you live your healthiest life.

📍 2727 Old Pricetown Rd, Temple, PA 19560

Bring a friend 👥, bring your questions ❓, and come see what resources are available to support you.

We can’t wait to see you there!

03/03/2026

In February, members of the Tower Health Research Team at Reading and Phoenixville Hospitals came together to pack 169 brand new backpacks filled with school supplies for children in Jamaica affected by Hurricane Melissa. Working side by side in assembly line style, they turned donated and purchased supplies into what they lovingly called “Blessings of Love.” 💙

In August, Lisa Gooch, DrPH, MSN-NLA, RN, CCRC, Tower Health system director of research, will travel to Mandeville, Jamaica, for a mission trip, where she will help distribute the backpacks across multiple parishes.

“It is truly a blessing and honor to be able to use one’s gifts, talents, time, and resources to be a blessing to others in need,” Lisa shared. “It’s what we are called to do.”

We’re grateful to our team for putting their time and care into supporting children and families in need. 🌎🎒

03/02/2026

Over the past year, our Tower Health Breast Program has made thoughtful investments to expand access to care, grow our team, and bring advanced tools and services to patients across our region. 🎗️

Here's what that includes:

⭐ Expanded surgical expertise with fellowship-trained breast surgeon Olivia W Galloway, MD and breast surgical oncologist Archit Naik, MD

⭐ Additional cancer care support with medical oncologist Le Wang, MD, PhD

⭐ Breast reconstruction services with Hamid Abdollahi, MD and Ritwik Grover, MD, providing coordinated care from diagnosis through surgery

⭐ Advanced technology, including the EnVisio SmartClip® system and 3D imaging during surgery to help reduce the need for additional procedures

⭐ Improved pain control with long-acting local anesthetic that can provide up to 96 hours of relief and reduce the need for narcotics

⭐ More breast health office and lab locations throughout the region

🔗 Learn more and meet some of our team at https://bit.ly/4s4OODj.

Address

420 South Fifth Avenue
West Reading, PA
19611

Telephone

+14846288000

Website

https://www.towerhealth.org/locations/reading-hospital

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