In his new role, Dr. John Derderian will work to improve Tower Health's clinical quality, safety, and financial results. He also continues to lead hospitalist services in Pottstown, Phoenixville, and its other hospitals.
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Blood and blood products are in short supply at this time of year. If you're able, donate blood June 27 during a drive sponsored by St. Mary's Catholic Church in Schwenksville.
Desha Dickson has been named by Tower Health as its vice president of diversity, equity, and inclusion and community wellness. Earlier with Tower, she helped initiate its Pottstown street medicine program.
The Bucks County borough of Quakertown, 22 miles northeast of Sanatoga, on Friday officially opened QuiNBy's Playground, an inclusive play area for kids of all abilities. Efforts to create a similar space in the Pottstown area are making progress too.
State Rep. Joe Ciresi and the Tri-County Active Adult Center are collaborating to create a free Senior Fair planned for Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pottsgrove Middle School on North Hanover Street.
The 26 urgent care centers operated by Tower Health across Berks, Chester, Montgomery, Philadelphia, Delaware, Bucks, Northampton, and New Castle counties all have been re-accredited by the Urgent Care Association.
A one-night, 2022 snapshot of homelessness in Montgomery County showed a 118-percent increase over 2021. Nearly half the number, though, was due to an emergency: destruction caused by Tropical Storm Ida.
Dr. Cesar Avila, a physical therapist who treats patients seeking medication-free pain relief, has joined the Pottstown health center staff of Community Health and Dental Care.