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Tower Health facilities hosting series of blood drives to boost donations

As blood centers across the US continue to face critical shortages of blood donations, Tower Health will host two upcoming blood donation events. The...
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Berks Teens meets goal of reducing teen pregnancy by 40% in Berks County

Berks Teen Pregnancy Prevention Initiative held a press conference Tuesday morning at the Berks County Community Foundation to announce new data showing a decrease...
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9th annual Guts & Glory Health and Wellness Expo to feature MEGA Colon exhibit

The 9th annual Guts & Glory Digestive and Wellness Expo is scheduled to take place on September 24th from 10am-3pm, with the new location...
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Highmark Foundation awards grant to Western Berks Free Medical Clinic

The Highmark Foundation awarded a $25,000 grant to Western Berks Free Medical Clinic Tuesday to advance the Robesonia-based Clinic’s plans to open a satellite...
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Stroke patient reunites with Good Samaritan who assisted during stroke event at local gym

On March 25, 2022, Larry Moyer of Spring Township, had completed his regular workout at PA Fitness when he collapsed from a stroke in...
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DDAP discusses efforts to manage addiction crisis with Berks treatment providers

Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs Secretary Jen Smith joined Sen. Judy Schwank and local substance use disorder treatment providers on Friday for a...
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5th annual ‘Berks Trail Challenge’ highlights eight local trails

The Tower Health fifth annual Berks Trail Challenge began on Sunday, May 1 and will continue through Monday, October 31. Participants can visit BeWellBerks.org/berks-trail-challenge...
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Penn State Health revises visitation guidelines in response to a downward trend in patients

In response to a downward trend in patients with COVID-19 across the health system, Penn State Health is lifting many of its visitation restrictions...
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Flag raising ceremony honors organ donation awareness at Reading Hospital

A small crowd gathered Thursday morning near the Fifth Avenue entrance of Reading Hospital to raise awareness about the importance of organ donation. The 2022...
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PA Physician General expands Naloxone standing order to combat Opioid overdose deaths

Physician General Dr. Denise Johnson has expanded the naloxone standing order to include a form of eight milligram (mg) naloxone nasal spray. Members of...
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