Pottstown Hospital's Diagnostic Imaging Center in Boyertown, located at 23 N. Walnut St., has won gold seal accreditation in mammography and lung cancer screening from the American College of Radiology.
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.
Pottstown Hospital health care and security employees have finished training with borough police officers and a Montgomery County SWAT team in an active shooter drill held in a closed portion of the building.
A board-certified nurse executive, Christine Keithly will be responsible for nursing strategic and financial planning across the Tower Health system, including hospitals in Pottstown and Phoenixville.
In an expanded role, Dr. Brian Lahmann will offer clinical oversight for emergency services initiatives throughout Tower Health facilities, including its hospitals in Pottstown and Phoenixville.
Pottstown, Phoenixville, and other Tower Health hospitals lost money during the company's first half of fiscal 2022, the Philadelphia Business Journal reported. Its Reading Hospital led the system with $114.8 million in operating income.
Pottstown Hospital officially opens a new outpatient therapy unit Thursday afternoon at The Complex on North Adams Street. Its specialists provide patients with physical and speech therapy services.
According to just-issued ratings from consumer guide Healthgrades, Pottstown Hospital earned a five-stars for treatment of six chronic conditions, and Phoenixville Hospital earned one.
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