Reading Hospital - Tower Health

01/12/2026

Even though the holiday crowds may be behind us, the flu is still hanging around. Get the facts and keep taking those precautions!

💡 Flu symptoms can show up fast including fever 🤒, cough 🤧, body aches 🤕, and fatigue 😴
💡 You can be contagious before you even feel sick 🦠
💡 Antibiotics won’t help because they only fight bacteria 🧫 not the flu virus

Stay mindful, wash your hands 🧼, rest when you need to 🛌, and look out for yourself and others this winter season ❄️💪

01/09/2026

From the classroom to the ED, Berks Catholic senior Ryan Avram is jumpstarting his future through our High School Internship Program! Interested in doing the same? Today is the final day to apply. Check out our website for details: https://bit.ly/44SJsRX

Berks Catholic senior Ryan Avram is getting a jumpstart on his dream career by participating in the Reading Hospital - Tower Health's popular internship program. This school year, he’s paired with the hospital’s ED team. 🏥 Throughout his shifts, he shadows staff and helped to get patient comfort items, restocked IV carts and answered call bells, among other tasks.

The experience is preparing him to become an emergency department (ED) nurse. Interested or know someone looking for an internship at Reading hospital? Applications are now being accepted until Friday, Jan. 9.

For more info. ▶️ https://ecs.page.link/rKqJC.

01/08/2026

👶 Nearly 3,000 babies were born across Tower Health hospitals in 2025, and we’ve crunched the numbers to find the most popular baby names of the year.

At Reading Hospital, these names topped the list:

💙 Top boy names
Noah
Liam
Jayden

💗 Top girl names
Charlotte
Isabella
Sophia

Congratulations to all of our families who welcomed little ones in 2025!

01/04/2026

We’re proud to recognize Steve Long, IP Physical Therapist III, as a Mountain Laurel Award recipient for turning a routine therapy session into a moment of encouragement and connection. 🌟

Check out his nomination:

“During a recent therapy session, our physical therapist Steve worked with a patient. As always, he approached the session with patience, encouragement, and a deep sense of compassion. But it was what happened after the session that truly stood out.

When they finished their exercises, he handed the patient a small token – a makeshift ‘fake medal’ – and told him it was because he was a champion. The patient beamed with pride, holding the medal like it was gold. In that simple gesture, Steve turned an ordinary moment into something extraordinary. It was so refreshing to witness. In a world where small acts of kindness often go unnoticed, he reminded us that care goes far beyond physical therapy; it’s about connection, dignity, and making someone feel seen and valued.

Steve didn’t just help the patient move better. He made him feel like a winner. That’s the kind of care that truly make a difference.”

Join our team of dedicated professionals – apply online at https://bit.ly/4dTIHe8.

01/01/2026

It’s a girl! Meet Reading Hospital’s first baby of 2026! 🎉👶 Baby girl Mariana arrived on January 1 at 2:39 a.m. 💕 Congratulations to this wonderful family on welcoming the new year with such a special arrival. ✨

12/31/2025

During a time of uncertainty and stress for one family, Megan Davies, RN III, N2S, showed what exceptional nursing truly looks like. Her care, communication, and heartfelt connection earned her recognition as a DAISY Award winner. 🌼

Read her nomination below:

“My husband was admitted to N2 with CHF. We were both nervous and overwhelmed. Megan was amazing. She explained what was happening, updated both of us, and made us feel comfortable. That would have been enough, but she went above and beyond.

On our last night there, she knelt down beside my husband’s bed, eye to eye, and explained in a kind and gentle way how he could take care of himself so that he didn’t end up right back in the hospital.

As I watched her, it reminded me of what nursing is all about. It is having knowledge and skill. It is managing patient symptoms. It is prioritizing and facilitating. But at the end of the day, it is about the genuine care, the eye to eye, and the connection with the patient. Times may change the profession of nursing, but as Megan showed on that day, it doesn’t change the heart of the nurse.”

Join our Magnet® team – apply online at https://bit.ly/4dTIHe8.

12/31/2025

🗣️ Calling all incoming Berks County high school seniors! Our High School Internship Program is now accepting applications for the 2026–2027 school year, and this is your chance to see what learning looks like beyond the classroom. 📚➡️🏥 Check eligibility requirements and easily apply online at https://bit.ly/44SJsRX.

From hands-on projects 🤝 to networking with hospital professionals 💼, our internship program introduces students to a broad range of non-clinical, practical experience through the work environment at Reading Hospital that enhances their academic, professional, and personal development.

Spots are limited and based on availability, so don’t wait! Questions? Email 📧 Pathways@towerhealth.org.

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.