Reading Hospital - Tower Health

Reading Hospital - Tower Health 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

✍️ Today, we celebrated the power of words and self-expression. 💬In honor of Juneteenth, team members gathered for a Dro...
06/20/2026

✍️ Today, we celebrated the power of words and self-expression. 💬

In honor of Juneteenth, team members gathered for a Drop-In Writing Clinic to reflect, write, and explore creative prompts centered on history, culture, and community. The event also helped spark ideas for our employee Juneteenth Poetry Contest. 📝

Thank you to everyone who stopped by and participated!

We’re proud to recognize Megan Lynam, RN III, Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU), DAISY Award recipient, for the compass...
06/18/2026

We’re proud to recognize Megan Lynam, RN III, Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU), DAISY Award recipient, for the compassion and connection she brought to a young patient during a difficult hospital stay. 🌼

A colleague shared:

“We have a young patient on the unit who has been in the hospital for some time. She is unable to speak due to her condition and has become very withdrawn. Megan used some of her time to try to engage this young patient who was also experiencing quite a bit of pain. Megan asked if she wanted to play cards. The patient agreed and so they sat together and played a few rounds of UNO. We had not seen this patient smile this much since she arrived. This little gesture of kindness and outreach is what extraordinary nursing care looks like.”

Join our Magnet™ team and help make a difference in the lives of patients and families every day – apply at TowerCareers.org.

06/16/2026

⛳ Swinging into year 13 of the First Swing/Learn to Golf Clinic!

Last week, participants of all abilities gathered at Sittler Golf for the annual clinic hosted by Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing in partnership with the Eastern Amputee Golf Association.

Participants had the opportunity to explore adaptive golf equipment, receive hands-on instruction, and practice their game in a supportive environment designed to help everyone succeed!

Thank you to our participants, volunteers, instructors, and partners for making another incredible year possible! 🏌️‍♂️💚

Employee Spotlight 🌟 Spend a moment with Shelby Fryberger!As a patient care technician in the Emergency Department 🚑, Sh...
06/13/2026

Employee Spotlight 🌟 Spend a moment with Shelby Fryberger!

As a patient care technician in the Emergency Department 🚑, Shelby knows that no two days are ever the same. Whether she's taking vital signs in triage or assisting during a critical emergency, she embraces the fast-paced nature of the ED while staying focused on what matters most: caring for patients 💛.

Shelby brings more than clinical support to her role. As chairperson of the ED morale team, she is passionate about creating a positive environment for her coworkers through celebrations, employee recognition programs, and special events that help team members feel valued and appreciated. She is especially excited about Food Truck Friday 🚚🍴, an initiative that gives staff the chance to enjoy a local meal, step away for a break, and recharge during the workday.

Her passion for healthcare began in high school after watching her mother recover from a heart attack. Inspired by the care and compassion her mother received, Shelby knew she wanted a career where she could help others.

Outside of work, Shelby is a proud mom of six children and spends much of her time cheering them on at sporting events 🏈⚽, enjoying family movie nights 🎬🍿, and making memories together. She's also working toward becoming a licensed in-home baker 🍪 and is currently perfecting her cinnamon roll recipes, much to the delight of her family and friends!


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

We had a wheel-y great day at the Bike Smart Safety Fest in May! 🚲☀️ Thank you to everyone who joined us for this inaugu...
06/10/2026

We had a wheel-y great day at the Bike Smart Safety Fest in May! 🚲☀️ Thank you to everyone who joined us for this inaugural event! In partnership with Commute PA, we welcomed families for a fun day of bike safety education, helmet decorating, hands-on activities, and a bike rodeo course that helped young riders build confidence while practicing important safety skills.

❗ As kids spend more time riding this summer, here are three simple reminders for parents:

🚴 Always wear a properly fitted helmet. A helmet is the most important piece of bike safety equipment and should be worn on every ride, no matter how short. Make sure it sits level on your child's head, covers the forehead, and fits snugly, with the straps forming a "V" under each ear.

👀 Stay alert and follow the rules of the road. Encourage kids to stop at stop signs, look left-right-left before crossing streets, use hand signals when appropriate, and stay aware of cars, pedestrians, and other obstacles around them.

🔦 Be seen. Bright-colored clothing, reflectors, and bike lights can help make riders more visible, especially during early morning or evening rides. The easier it is for drivers to see a cyclist, the safer everyone is.

Could you or a loved one benefit from connecting with others who understand your journey? ❣️We offer support groups that...
06/10/2026

Could you or a loved one benefit from connecting with others who understand your journey? ❣️

We offer support groups that provide education, encouragement, and a sense of community for individuals navigating recovery and wellness, as well as those caring for loved ones.

Whether you're recovering from a stroke or brain injury, living with Parkinson's disease, navigating cancer care, adjusting after a cardiac event, coping with the loss of an infant, or supporting someone through their recovery, these groups offer a place to share experiences and find support.

🔗 Learn more by visiting: https://bit.ly/4omqLOT or calling 1-833-34-TOWER.

06/07/2026

The 2025–2026 high school internship class has completed its final shift! 🎓🏥

We recently celebrated 34 students from 12 Berks County school districts who completed Reading Hospital’s year-long High School Internship Program. Over the past year, these interns gained real-world experience in departments across the hospital, explored potential career paths, and worked alongside dedicated mentors who helped them learn and grow both personally and professionally.

As they take their next steps, all 34 graduates plan to continue their education, with many pursuing careers in healthcare!

We’re proud of everything they’ve accomplished and grateful to the mentors and team members who helped make this experience possible. Join us in wishing these graduates success in their exciting journeys ahead! 🎉

Learn more about the High School Internship Program and other student programs at TowerHealth.org/Pathways

During EMS Week in May, Reading Hospital recognized several outstanding EMS partners for their dedication to patient car...
06/06/2026

During EMS Week in May, Reading Hospital recognized several outstanding EMS partners for their dedication to patient care and service. 🤝

Congratulations to this year's award recipients:

🏆 Outstanding EMS Prehospital Provider Award: Jared Hettinger, TowerDIRECT
🌟 Recognition of Service Excellence (ROSE) Award: Lt. Craig Sweigart and Nikki Whitlock, Reading Fire Department
🚑 Outstanding EMS Agency/Team Award: Muhlenberg Ambulance

Thank you to all EMS professionals for the important work you do and for the care, compassion, and expertise you bring to our communities every day!

🏆 The Nursing Excellence Awards Gala this past May was dedicated to recognizing the nurses and teams whose compassion, e...
06/04/2026

🏆 The Nursing Excellence Awards Gala this past May was dedicated to recognizing the nurses and teams whose compassion, expertise, and commitment make a difference every day at Reading Hospital. This year's honorees represent the very best of nursing through their leadership, innovation, collaboration, and dedication to patient care.

Help us congratulate this year’s honorees below and enjoy a few highlights from this special evening! 📸

We’re proud to recognize and celebrate our 2026 Nursing Excellence Award winners! 🎉👏

⭐ Unit/Department Professional Excellence Award: MICU Team

⭐ Transformational Leadership – Nurse Administrator Award: Dana Hein, DNP, MSN, CRNA, Chief CRNA, Department of Anesthesiology

⭐ Transformational Leadership – Advanced Practice Nurse Award: Amanda Hart, MSN, RN, GCNS-BC, CEN, Emergency Department

⭐ Transformational Leadership – Clinical Nurse Award: Constance Yeager, MSN, RN, CNOR, RN-BC, NE-BC, Perioperative Services-Operating Room

⭐ Excellence in Nursing Clinical Support Award: Fayth Robinson-Cook, PCA, T4 Nursing Unit

⭐ Excellence in Nursing Quality/Patient Safety Award: Melissa Dagon, MSN, RN, BS, CPHQ, Clinical Quality Management

⭐ Preceptor Award: Suzanne Johns, BSN, RN, MICU

⭐ Excellence in Professional Development Award: Ndeye Rokhaya Gueye, BSN, RN, CMSRN, Nursing Professional Development

⭐ Deanna Reber Spirit of Caring Award: NICU Team

⭐ Interdisciplinary/Interdepartmental Collaboration Award: David Troxler, Spiritual Care and Education

⭐ Rising Star Award: Mia Black, Nurse Extern, T4 Nursing Unit

⭐ Physician Collaboration Award: Dr. Michael Musso, Trauma Services

⭐ Excellence in Nursing Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) and Research Award:
• Kristine Wood, BSN, RN, CMSRN, NICU
• Marci Azrolan, BSN, RN, CEN and Chrystal Anspach, MSN, RN, CEN, Emergency Department

⭐ Nursing Innovation Award: Megan Dietrich, MSN, RN, CNOR, Perioperative Division-Operating Room

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