The Southern Berks News

Healthgrad­es names Reading Hospital as one of America’s 50 best hospitals

- By Dr Charles F Barbera

HEALTHCARE

the top 1% of hospitals nationwide for overall clinical performanc­e. I would I am delighted to share like to extend my sincerest with our community that thanks to our skilled Healthgrad­es, and commendabl­e healthcare profession­als without the most whom this recognitio­n reputable would not be possible. source It is due to their unwavering of informatio­n commitment to the on health and well-being of physicians our patients that we can and healthcare provide our community institutio­ns, with the highest levels of clinical care. has named To determine the Top 50 Reading Hospital as one Best Hospitals in the United of America’s 50 Best Hospitals States, Healthgrad­es evaluated for the third consecutiv­e more than 4,500 hospitals year. across the country

This designatio­n puts in search of those with the Reading Hospital among best patient outcomes.

Healthgrad­es also recognized Reading Hospital for additional achievemen­ts, including America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award, the Joint Replacemen­t Excellence Award, the Neuroscien­ces Excellence Award and the Stroke Care Excellence Award.

I like to say Reading Hospital functions like a small city. We have many moving parts and department­s that rely on and support one another. Without all of those teams, our hospital would not be able to provide the nationally recognized level of care it does today.

Reading Hospital has more than 7,000 team members, each with their own role that is essential to providing exceptiona­l patient care. From our physicians, nurses and first responders to our nutrition and environmen­tal services teams, and our many other department­s and support staff, we are all working together toward one common goal: to provide healing.

Each day, I see our employees go the extra mile to ensure our patients and their families are receiving the care they need. Our employees help prevent and cure disease, bring life into the world, make sure patient spaces are safe and sterile, respond to health emergencie­s and so much more.

It is truly a privilege to lead a dedicated team that I have been part of for my 28-year career at Reading Hospital.

For more than 150 years, our hospital has been a cornerston­e in the community that I call home, and I am proud of our Reading Hospital family that helps carry on this tradition of clinical excellence every day.

Healthcare is a calling, and it is an honor to recognize the profession­als who have followed it and dedicated their lives to helping others. I am grateful to all our healthcare workers who have chosen Reading

Hospital and helped to establish it as one of the Top 50 Best Hospitals in the United States.

To our community members: If you find yourself or a family member seeking care at Reading Hospital, rest assured that our team of highly trained profession­als are ready to provide you and your loved ones with only the highest levels of care.

On behalf of everyone at Reading Hospital, we thank you for entrusting us with the health of you and your family.

Dr. Charles F. Barbera is president and CEO of Reading Hospital.

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