Reading Hospital - Tower Health

12/30/2025

Our team is always looking for ways to inspire the next generation! 💡✨ Earlier this month, Monique Williams and Katie Hargrove from our HR and LMS teams visited the Sisters in STEM after-school program at the Reading Science Center to talk with students about careers in human resources and how their work supports people every day! 💬💼

These sessions help students see how their interests can turn into real careers and spark ideas about what’s possible. 🙌

12/27/2025

🎶 Dashing through the week with holiday cheer! ✨ There were festive decorations, generous donations, and heartwarming moments that made spirits bright. 🎄

📸 Check out some snapshots from this week's holiday fun!

12/26/2025

Thanks to our incredible pediatrics team, Christmas morning felt a little more magical for our patients and their families. Each child in the pediatrics unit woke up to a special gift waiting in their room, creating a little joy to start Christmas Day. ❤️🎁

We’re also so thankful to the Parsons family, who included a heartfelt letter with every gift. For the fourth year in a row, they chose to give back in this meaningful way. Their daughter is a NICU graduate, and this tradition is their way of saying thank you for the care their family received and of sharing hope with others during the holidays.

Their words were written to bring joy, comfort, and a reason to believe. 💌✨

12/25/2025

This Christmas Eve, warmth is coming straight from the heart. ❤️🧶

For the third year in a row, Courtney Ruck, Unit Director of T2 and Divisional Director for Critical Care, along with a small but mighty group of nurses and community volunteers, spent the year crocheting handmade blankets, each one gifted to the patients on their unit to help bring warmth and comfort during their stay.

When this initiative began three years ago, Courtney learned how to crochet so she could be part of it, and she has continued to build her skills and commitment each year since.

Their goal is simple and meaningful: to have a blanket ready for every patient in their unit on Christmas Eve, with additional blankets shared with patients in other units as well.

It’s a beautiful reminder that sometimes the greatest gifts aren’t found under the tree, but in the compassion and kindness our caregivers share every day. 🎄

12/24/2025

❤️ Nestled and cozy from head to toe,
Tiny holiday outfits stealing the show.
With visions of sugarplums and joy on display,
All dressed up cute this Christmas Eve day. 💚

Happy Holidays from the NICU! 🎄

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Please note, infants were continuously monitored by staff and their families and only in their costumes and positions momentarily with proper nursing supervision. For Safe Sleep, infants should always be placed on their backs in a crib with proper bedding with no loose items.

12/23/2025

E-bike and e-scooter injuries are rising nationwide, and we’re seeing it here at Reading Hospital too. 🚲 🛴

According to the American College of Surgeons, more than 20,000 e-bike injuries are reported each year. This summer alone, more than 30 patients ages 10 to 62 were treated in our emergency department or trauma center for e-bike or e-scooter injuries.

Jennifer Barney, Injury Prevention Outreach Coordinator, shares important e-bike safety tips – these simple safety choices can make a big difference for riders of all ages.

Ride smart. Ride safe! 💙

12/22/2025

We’re so thankful to partner with DoubleTree by Hilton Reading this holiday season and grateful for their launch of a complimentary stay program for families of patients receiving care at Reading Hospital. From now until December 30, families who live more than 50 miles away and have a loved one admitted to Reading Hospital may be eligible for a free overnight stay.

This generous program helps ease stress and provides a warm, comfortable place to rest while staying close to family during a challenging time. We are deeply grateful for our community partners who stepped up to support our patients and their families with care and kindness!

💙 Supporting Families When It Matters Most 💙

This holiday season, DoubleTree by Hilton Reading is honored to offer complimentary overnight accommodations to families of patients receiving care at Reading Hospital – Tower Health.

From December 21–30, families who live more than 50 miles away and have a loved one hospitalized can stay with us at no cost—providing a warm, comfortable place to rest while remaining close during a difficult and emotional time.

“As a community-focused hotel, we believe in showing up for our neighbors,” said Chris Shellhammer, President of Reading Hospitality and DoubleTree by Hilton Reading. “Offering a complimentary stay during the holidays is one way we can provide comfort and care when families need it most.”

Families who need assistance coordinating a stay may contact:
Vaneeza Santiago, MSN, CRNP, NP-C
Systems Director of Patient Experience & Patient Advocates
📞 484-659-1582
📧 Vaneeza.Santiago@towerhealth.org

At DoubleTree by Hilton Reading, true hospitality means caring for our community—especially during life’s most challenging moments.

12/22/2025

“It’s not about the plaque on the wall; it’s about nursing excellence.” 💙

Last week, our team celebrated Reading Hospital earning Magnet® designation for the third consecutive time through the American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet Recognition Program®.

“Receiving this designation three consecutive times is no easy feat,” shared Lisa Lougheed, Chief Nursing Officer. “It underscores the exemplary ways our team continues to shine and remain committed to evidence-based practices to help the health and healing of our patients and community.”

Our nurses lead the way in advancing quality and compassion through a strong focus on safe inpatient care, surgical safety performance, and collaborative, patient-centered workflows that put people first. This moment reflects the dedication of our nurses and the team members who support them, and we are deeply grateful for the care provided to our patients, families, and community. 👏

Read more: https://bit.ly/4pqILa1

12/20/2025

🎁 These holiday wishlist picks are pediatrician-approved! 👍

Our pediatrics team is sharing some of their favorite gift recommendations for families and kids.

12/19/2025

As we close out the year, we wish you a joyful holiday season and a bright start to 2026! 🌟

December is a time when many traditions are honored, and our friends and colleagues may be celebrating in different ways. It’s the diversity of traditions, cultures, and perspectives that makes this time of year meaningful.

Happy Holidays! 💚

12/18/2025

🎉 It’s a 3️⃣-peat! We are thrilled to celebrate earning Magnet® designation for nursing excellence for the third consecutive time through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program®. 👏

This is the highest national honor for nursing and a powerful reflection of the dedication, skill, and teamwork our nurses and care teams show every day!

This milestone was officially announced today during a live watch party with the Commission on Magnet®, marking our third designation since first achieving Magnet® status in 2016. Earning this recognition shows our continued commitment to high-quality care, strong nursing practice, and putting patients and our community first.

We are incredibly proud of our nurses and everyone at Reading Hospital who helped make this achievement possible! 💙

12/18/2025

🎁 Doing some last-minute holiday shopping this week? Before you grab those final gifts, check out these five essential tips from Dr. Olubunmi Ojikutu to help ensure the toys you choose are safe for every age: https://bit.ly/44BbhOx. 🧸

And don’t forget, sometimes imagination is the best gift. 💡✨ Toys that inspire creativity and engage young minds are always a win. Soft toys, board games, books, and other interactive gifts encourage kids to think, explore, and make the most of their surroundings.