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Three Winter Safety Tips

January 2, 2024 - For many people, the winter season means the return of holiday celebrations with friends and family or building snowmen out of freshly fallen snow. However, studies show that hospital visits increase approximately 10 percent during the holidays, a trend we’ve also seen at Reading Hospital.

RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) FAQs

Learn more about RSV and what to do if your child displays symptoms.

6 Ways to Add Fiber and Cut Unnecessary Fat from Your Diet

September 9, 2021 - Adding more fiber to your diet will help lower your cholesterol. Check out these easy tips to help you cut unnecessary fat and increase fiber in your diet.

Voluntary Recall on Philips Respironics Devices

July 1, 2021 - Tower Health and its affiliated healthcare providers would like to make you aware of a voluntary recall issued by Philips Respironics for several of its ventilator products. The recalled products include Bi-Level Positive Airway Pressure (Bi-Level PAP), Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), and mechanical ventilator devices.

Tower Health Providers Discuss "Reentry"

May 18, 2021 - The pandemic is not over, but the desire to return to normal is strong, especially as warmer weather returns. However, many individuals may be anxious to safely “reenter” into more normal activities, while also feeling uncertain about safety and how to address the many changes forced upon themselves, their families, and their communities over the last year.

How to Protect Your Emotional Health This Winter

November 18, 2020 - As winter approaches, Tower Health experts offer these tips about maintaining a positive attitude and protecting your emotional health.

Managing Stress and Anxiety During COVID-19

July 23, 2020 - COVID-19 has made a significant impact on the way many individuals work, live, and interact with friends and family. These rapid changes have caused many individuals to feel additional stress and anxiety in already uncertain times.

Back-to-School Injuries

August 22, 2019 - While back-to-school season introduces a sense of excitement among children, it also introduces the rapid spread of infections and even injuries.

Avoid Back Pain and Injury When Shoveling Snow

February 20, 2019 - The tri-state area can be unpredictable when it comes to winter weather. Along with the risk of icy roads and walkways, common winter injuries seen at Tower Health Urgent Care include back and shoulder pain from shoveling snow. Fortunately, there are methods to prevent this type of injury and muscle fatigue.

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month

November 1, 2018 - National Diabetes Awareness Month is intended to educate and show support for those that may be affected by this disease. This increased awareness can help many people lower their risk of developing type 2 diabetes, with simple lifestyle changes like diet, increased physical activity, and weight loss.