About Reading Health System

A comprehensive continuum of care and services.

We built Reading Hospital and its iconic clock tower to stand as a symbol of our commitment to providing unparalleled healthcare services to the people of this community.

While our tower represents all that we’ve been, our new name, Reading Health System, is truly a better reflection of the organization we are today. It is an organization that has grown tremendously in range of services, advanced treatments, as well as physical locations. The system today consists of four major gateways — Reading Hospital, Reading Health Rehabilitation Hospital, Reading Health Physician Partners, and Reading Health Medical Services.

Combined, our 7,300 team members and 1,000 physicians and providers across 63 locations are committed to fulfilling our promise to advance the health and wellness of the communities we serve. Our integrated system of care, from prevention and education to the latest clinical services, forms the foundation of advancing health and transforming lives at Reading Health System.

Reading Hospital

A pillar of the community, a beacon of advancement.

Touting 145 years of service, Reading Hospital is so much more than a hospital. Comprised of a 22-building complex located on 36 suburban acres in West Reading, our flagship facility continues to expand in order to provide the most comprehensive care to the people of this community.

Licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health for 735 acute care beds, Reading Hospital is home to many of our finest specialty care centers, including the McGlinn Family Regional Cancer Center, Miller Regional Heart Center, as well as our Emergency Department and Level II Trauma Center. This campus also includes Beginnings Maternity Center, which contains the region’s only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). With so many of our core offerings so close in proximity, it is most likely the place you or someone you know has received care.

We are always working to maintain our quality of care. Our full accreditation by The Joint Commission, the Society of Chest Pain Centers, the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Society (UHMS), the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), and he American Association of Blood Banks reflects our dedication to the health and wellness of our community.

Reading Hospital works tirelessly to maintain our clinical excellence and lower-than-average patient costs. Our yearly discharges reach 30,000, and provide nearly 19,000 surgical procedures annually.

With so much history and advancement at one location, it’s no wonder this facility is consistently talked about as a regional healthcare leader.

Reading Health Rehabilitation Hospital

Amazing outcomes start with amazing people.

Reading Health Rehabilitation Hospital is a state-of-the-art facility filled with the most advanced technologies, therapies, as well as comforting wellness environments. Armed with the latest research and a unique interdisciplinary team approach, our highly specialized team of board- certified rehab physicians, clinicians, certified rehabnurses, and therapists works tirelessly to get each and every patient back to being themselves and on to the next chapter of their lives.

In addition to acute care services, Reading Health Rehabilitation Hospital includes a licensed 50-bed transitional care center for skilled nursing and an 11-bed secured brain injury unit.

We are at the forefront of rehabilitation medicine and are the only hospital in the region accredited by both the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and The Joint Commission.

Reading Health Physicians

A diverse network of physicians committed to exceptional care.         

Reading Health System consists of more than 150 physicians and healthcare providers delivering both primary and specialty care. Our doctors come from diverse backgrounds and have attended some of the best schools and teaching hospitals from around the country and the world. Together, they share a passion and dedication to their discipline and to their patients.

Specialists in Cardiothracic Surgery, Geriatric Medicine, Gynecology and Obstetrics, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Neurology, Rheumatology, Sports Medicine, Pediatrics, and Physiatry, we are committed to providing our communities with the most advanced medical care available from board certified and fellowship-trained physicians.

We understand how important it is for you to connect with the right physician. You should feel comfortable asking questions and confident in the answers your doctor provides. We are committed to the health and well being of our patients by providing personalized care for every stage of life.

Reading Health Medical Services

A wide range of services to cover a wide range of patient needs.

Reading Health System offers services at many different locations throughout Berks County and beyond. Despite their locational diversity, these facilities are an integrated part of our system of care. So while they may be physically separate, they share, communicate, and treat patients just as you would expect from a Reading Health System facility.

Reading Health Medical Services at Spring Ridge features the SurgiCenter at Spring Ridge for streamlined outpatient surgery. From pre-op to recovery, most patients are able to leave within three hours.

This location also contains our Weight Management Center, providing the most up-to-date surgical and non-surgical therapies to control weight and help people live healthier lives.The center has received much recognition and is an American Society of Bariatric Surgery (ASBS) Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence. Also a part of the Spring Ridge Medical Services campus is the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Society (UHMS) accredited Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine Center.

Reading Health Medical Services at Wyomissing Plaza focuses on speech therapy for pediatrics, as well as hearing for both children and adults.

Reading Health Medical Services at Muhlenberg includes occupational health services, lab, and imaging facilities.

Reading Health Medical Services at Northern Berks is home to various physician offices, physical therapy, and lab imaging facilities.

Click here for a full listing of Reading Health Medical Services locations.

Training the Lifesavers of Tomorrow

Our passion to teach the healthcare providers of tomorrow began in 1889 when The School for Training Student Nurses at The Reading Hospital was established. Today, Reading Health System offers residency, graduate and undergraduate training programs through our institutional affiliations with Jefferson Medical College, Drexel Medical School, Pennsylvania State University, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and Temple University. We are also accredited through the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education and the American Osteopathic Association. In addition, we maintain associations with The Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson.

The School of Health Sciences at Reading Hospital is recognized for outstanding academics and clinical experiences. Our five accredited programs prepare graduates with valuable experience through on-site and community-based clinical opportunities.

Dedicated to the Health and Wellness of Our Communities

Reading Health System is commitment to the health and wellness of our communities. This dedication includes medical offices, health screenings, health fairs, and educational programs focused on advancing health and transforming lives of all of our patients, regardless of ability to pay.