Tower Health lays off 350 workers, including medical staff at Pottstown Hospital

Berks County-based Tower Health announced that it is laying off hundreds of its employees.

NBC10 confirmed that Tower Health is laying off 350 workers.

Among those laid off are medical staff at Pottstown Hospital in Montgomery County as the ICU gets shut down and other programs are ending.

Tower Health also operates Reading Hospital in West Reading and Phoenixville Hospital in Chester County.

The company also co-owns Saint Christopher’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.

There’s no word yet on if the layoffs will affect operations at the other facilities.

Tower Health shared a statement with NBC10 on Friday that reads:

“In the face of the major headwinds confronting every health system nationwide, we have taken important steps to transform our operations and build a more nimble and resilient organization.
These difficult decisions were not made lightly. They were made out of necessity to ensure that we can chart our own pathway forward and continue serving our communities. Our commitment to award-winning, high-quality care and patient safety remains unwavering.
These changes are not simply about reducing costs. They reflect a strategic priority to reinvest savings in the pillars that power our future. That includes expanding our provider network, accelerating innovation through AI and technology adoption and enhancing the overall patient experience. Equally important, as part of our three-year strategic plan, we will focus on strengthening the Tower Experience. This means empowering our employees holistically, fostering growth and development, and creating an environment where every team member feels valued and thrives in support of our patients and one another.
With a stronger financial foundation, Tower Health is well-positioned to be the provider of choice in every community we serve, meeting the evolving care needs of our patients today and in the future.“