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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

04/30/2026

Today, we concluded Donate Life Month with a flag-lowering ceremony honoring the life-saving impact of organ and tissue donation. 💙

During the ceremony, Chelsie Ober, paramedic and manager of emergency services, shared her personal story of how tissue donation helped change her life. After severe spinal damage led to spinal fusion surgery, donor bone allowed Chelsie to heal, return to work, and continue caring for others as an EMT.

Her story is a powerful reminder that donation saves and transforms lives every day.

More than 100,000 people across the country are currently waiting for a life-saving transplant, and 13 people die each day waiting because not enough organs are available.

Thank you to everyone who helped raise awareness throughout Donate Life Month and to those who continue to give hope through donation.

04/30/2026

As comes to a close, we’re reminded that organ donation is more than a statistic – it’s personal. 💙

Across our hospitals, we’ve seen the life-changing impact of donation through patients waiting for a second chance, team members like occupational therapist Amanda Kuzo awaiting a kidney transplant, and employees like Wendy Lucas, who chose to become a living kidney donor.

More than 100,000 people nationwide are waiting for a transplant, including thousands right here in our region. One decision can save lives and bring hope to families facing the unimaginable.

Thank you to everyone who helped raise awareness this month and to those who have chosen to register as organ donors. Your generosity has the power to change lives.

💚 Learn more and register to be a donor at: https://registerme.org/campaign/towerhealth

04/30/2026

🌼 Glow & Grow is happening THIS Saturday! ✨💖 Join us for a day focused on women’s health, wellness, and self-care featuring light brunch and mocktails, free health screenings, chair massages, Zumba, a flower bar, wellness goodies, Q&As, music, and more.

Plus, attendees can receive a Tower Health tumbler while supplies last! 💖

📅 Saturday, May 2
🕙 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
📍 Lauer’s Park Elementary School
251 North 2nd Street, Reading

Registration is requested but not required: https://bit.ly/3NKaYf8 or call 484-628-7599. We hope to see you there!

04/29/2026

📣 Milestone Alert! 🙌

Today, longtime volunteer Mary Ellen Batman reached 10,000 hours of volunteer service – a huge milestone that represents decades of dedication and support for patients and visitors across Reading Hospital. 💙 If you’ve visited our hospital over the years, there’s a good chance you’ve seen Mary Ellen around campus.

In her current role as a Wayfinder, Mary Ellen helps es**rt patients and guests to their appointments and assists them in navigating the hospital campus. A volunteer since the 1990s, she has also been an active member of The Friends of Reading Hospital and previously served as the group’s president.

Thank you, Mary Ellen, for the significant impact you’ve made over the years and for being such an important part of the Reading Hospital family. 🎉 We’re so grateful to celebrate YOU!

04/28/2026

Strike a pose for Patient Experience Week! 📸 We’re celebrating and recognizing our dedicated teams across Tower Health who make a difference through compassion, kindness, and connections every single day. Thank you for creating exceptional experiences for our patients and families. 👏

04/28/2026

We were proud to join Centro Hispano Daniel Torres and fellow Berks County Falls Free Coalition partners this month for a Slipper Swap event that provided more than 50 community members with fall prevention screenings, education, and new slippers to help reduce the risk of falls! Check it out!

04/27/2026

▫️ Lentils have natural compounds that may help lower inflammation and keep your body healthy 🫘

▫️ Red peppers can help with digestion and may help slow memory loss 🌶️

▫️ Zucchini has nutrients that help keep your eyes healthy 🥒

And that is just a taste of what participants learned at our first Food as Medicine Lunch Series last Friday, all while enjoying a delicious meal prepared by our executive chef! 🍽️

Supported by the Reading Hospital Foundation, this lunch series highlights how nutrition can support chronic disease management and overall health, with insights from our registered dietitians.

Attendees also walked away with practical tips on portion control, balanced nutrition, and smart ingredient choices, along with resources to help maintain healthy habits at home.

Thank you to everyone who joined us! Stay tuned for future Food as Medicine Lunch Series events. 🥗

04/26/2026

Happy Occupational Therapy Month! 💙

Thank you to our dedicated Occupational Therapists for the vital role you play in helping patients recover, adapt, and thrive. Every day, you empower patients to regain independence and get back to the moments that matter most.

Our OTs shared what drives their passion for this work and why it means so much to be part of each patient’s journey. Swipe through to read! 👉💬

04/26/2026

At the top of our game! 🙌 Reading Hospital has once again earned national recognition, being named to the Forbes Top Hospitals List! 🎉

This award recognizes hospitals that provide high-quality care and strong patient outcomes. It also looks at how well hospitals serve different communities and patient needs. This honor reflects the hard work and dedication of our physicians, nurses, clinicians, and staff who care for our community every day. 💙

Read more about our recent national recognitions and what they mean for our patients and community: https://bit.ly/4cOaRaG

04/25/2026

Employee Spotlight 👏 Meet Megan Wermuth!

Megan is a critical member of our Employee Health team, bringing both clinical expertise and compassion to her role as a registered nurse. Known for her warm demeanor and approachable nature, she consistently goes above and beyond to make our team members feel cared for and supported. 💜

As Megan puts it, “It’s cool because our patients are also our colleagues. We’re keeping them safe so that they can continue to keep our patients safe.” She especially enjoys the opportunity to connect with employees, whether it’s their first day on the job or a routine visit. 🩺

Outside of work, Megan loves reading, spending time outdoors, and exploring new food spots. She even turned that passion into a food blog, which she started in 2020 as a creative outlet and a way to support local businesses!

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🔗 Interested in a career in healthcare? Explore available job opportunities at TowerCareers.org.

04/25/2026

We’d like to extend a big thank you to our Shark Tank judges for joining us this past week for the second annual Shark Tank: Tower Health Edition. We appreciate you taking the time to listen to each idea and help choose a winner. Your insight and support made this a great experience for everyone involved.

Thank you to:

🦈 Eric Burkey, president and CEO of Burkey Construction
🦈 Susan McFadden, owner and operating partner, Keller Williams Platinum Realty
🦈 Robert Moser, retired chief manufacturing officer of Seakeeper
🦈 Mark Ratcliffe, founder, Hard Bean Coffee and former West Reading Main Street Manager
🦈 Dr. Rudy Ruth, education strategy advisor with TExpL for Alvernia University and Albright College

We truly appreciate your perspective and your willingness to support innovation in our community!

04/25/2026

🏥 A day we look forward to each year! 😁 This week, we welcomed some very special visitors for Take Your Child to Work Day! Kids got a behind-the-scenes look at what their parents do each day. They explored departments, participated in activities, and even got a chance to check out the helipad! 😮🚁

Thanks to everyone who helped make the day come together! 💙

Address

420 South Fifth Avenue
West Reading, PA
19611

Telephone

+14846288000

Website

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

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