Copyright 2020 Tower Health. During a hospital stay, your child will enjoy a private room with a plasma flat-screen TV, PlayStation 3 console, and sleeping accommodations for a parent. The Child Life Specialist, Sandra Schreffler, MS, CCLS, is working primarily in Reading Hospital's Pediatric Emergency Room, but also is working with pediatric patients admitted to the hospital and is consulting with adult inpatient units where children of adult patients may be spending time. Reading Hospital's Emergency Department will offer an emergency care unit, dedicated to children. "After visiting other pediatric emergency departments and talking with community members and pediatric healthcare specialists, Reading Hospital set out to develop a nurturing space for children and their families," said William M. Jennings, President and CEO, Reading Hospital. It contains just the right amount of nutrients. We visited other pediatric emergency departments, consulted pediatric healthcare specialists, and talked to parents in the community to ensure that the Pediatric Emergency Department would be an ideal, nurturing space for children and their families. "Our vision is to provide outstanding care to children in an environment that reduces stress and anxiety for patients and their families," said Charles Barbera, MD, Chair, Department of Emergency Medicine. Children may soon be less intimidated by a trip for emergency care, thanks to Reading Hospital's new Pediatric Emergency Department "Built For Kids." Visit our re-opening page to learn more. Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: Tower Health is re-opening safely for your health. Reading Hospital in Berks County opened a new pediatric unit in its emergency department on Thursday. Copyright 2020 Tower Health. Board-certified specialists from St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia visit Reading Hospital so your family can stay close to home for expert care in pediatric: If your child needs critical care or advanced tests, his or her Reading Hospital team may use video and audio technology to discuss a care plan with specialists at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children. Detailed information on the use of antibiotics and children. Pediatric Emergency Department, Christopher Valente, MD. Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: Tower Health is re-opening safely for your health. If your child stays at Reading Hospital, pediatric hospitalists will provide round-the-clock care. Copyright 2020 Tower Health. PA law guides our practice for both inpatient and ambulatory settings. We take pride in caring for the members of our community. Reading Hospital has the busiest single site emergency department in Pennsylvania, and it treats close to 30,000 children each year. Valet service is available. Meet with a pediatrician, nurse, and other medical staff each day your child is in Reading Hospital to discuss progress and the care plan. Breastmilk is the perfect food for your baby. Urgent Care or Emergency Department: Which Is Best for Your Health Problem? Reading Hospital Employee Engagement Initiative Benefits Community and Employees, Reading Hospital To Hold Organ Donation Awareness Flag Ceremony April 1, Reading Hospital to Host Free Community Talk on Migraines, Don’t Forget to Recognize a Physician This Doctors’ Day, Reading Hospital Celebrates National Nutrition Month With 'Power Bowls', Reading Hospital Be Well Berks Grant Recipients Share Midterm Progress, Reading Hospital Physician, Nurse, and Multidisciplinary Cardiac Team To Receive Recognition For Patient Communication, New Hours at Reading Hospital Laboratory Services at Hamburg, Donating to Reading Hospital's Street Medicine Program, Reading Hospital Receives Nationally Recognized Five Star Rating from CMS, Reading Hospital To Host 'A Good Thyme for Life', Reading Hospital and Drexel University College of Medicine Announce Cystic Fibrosis Clinic, Reading Hospital Physician, Mark B. Woodland, MS, MD, Joins Prestigious State Board of Medicine, Join Reading Hospital for A Good Thyme for Life, Reading Hospital Named One of Healthgrades 2019 America's 100 Best Hospitals, Reading Hospital Foundation Dedicates Pediatric Emergency Department in Honor of Radwanski Family, It's Time for a 'Heart to Heart' at Reading Hospital Educational Event, Reading Hospital to Open Pediatric Emergency Department 'Built for Kids', Reading Hospital Patient Keith Eshelman Undergoes Successful Weight Loss Surgery Resulting in the End of Diabetes, Tower Health Expands and Strengthens Home Health Services, Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences Welcomes Inaugural Diagnostic Medical Sonography Class, Berks Companies Invest in Wellness Programs to Keep Morale up and Costs Down, Newest Innovation in Radiation Treatment for Cancer to be Installed at Reading Hospital, Reading Hospital receives Get With The Guidelines-Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus Gold Quality Achievement Award.