Reading Hospital Center for Public Health
Sexual and Reproductive Health • Reading, PA • Since 1867
About
Summary: Reading Hospital is a 697-bed, nonprofit teaching hospital located in West Reading, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1867, it serves as the anchor institution of Tower Health and operates as a Level I trauma center with a certified stroke center. The hospital sees over 133,500 annual visits in its emergency department, making it the busiest ED site in Pennsylvania. It offers multiple residency programs across internal medicine, family medicine, OB/GYN, emergency medicine, surgery, neurology, psychiatry, and more, accredited by ACGME (with some programs also accredited by AOA). Reading Hospital collaborates with several academic partners and is affiliated with multiple medical schools. Key details: - Location: 420 South 5th Avenue, West Reading, PA - Beds: 697 - Trauma Center: Level I - Emergency Department: Highly active (busier ED in PA) - Affiliated with Tower Health; part of a network with multiple offices - Founding year: 1867 - Type: Nonprofit teaching hospital Note: The page provides general hospital information, affiliations, and program offerings; it does not specify a distinct Center for Public Health. If you’re seeking public health-focused initiatives or a formal Center for Public Health within Reading Hospital, you may want to check Tower Health’s public health programs or contact the hospital helpline for more precise details.
Clinic Type
Sexual and Reproductive Health
Address
Reading Hospital Center for Public Health, West Reading campus, Reading Hospital
Phone
1-833-348-6937
TowerHealthHelpLine@towerhealth.org
Opening Hours
- Monday: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm - Tuesday: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm - Wednesday: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm - Thursday: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm - Friday: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm - Saturday: Closed - Sunday: Closed
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
Please note: our list is not meant to be all-inclusive and is subject to change. Please check with your health plan to verify coverage.
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FAQs
Is the Center for Public Health accepting new patients?
The page does not specify; return null.
Who can get STD screening?
Anyone over the age of 13 can get free, confidential STD screening and treatment.
What services are provided by the Sexual Health Clinic?
The Center for Public Health provides free, confidential STD screening and treatment for anyone over the age of 13, and helps connect anyone who tests positive for HIV to continued care.
Do you accept HIV-positive clients with and without medical insurance?
Yes, HIV-positive clients with and without medical insurance are welcome.
Is the HIV testing and care program confidential?
Yes, the HIV testing and care program is confidential and respects patient privacy.
What are the age requirements for STD screening?
STD screening is available for anyone over the age of 13.
Is there information about insurances accepted?
Insurance information is provided, with a note that the list is not all-inclusive and coverage should be verified with the health plan.
Are there any specific Blue Cross plans not accepted?
The page lists several plans not participated in, including certain Capital Blue Cross and Highmark plans, among others.
Awards & Accreditations
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In the News
- Reading Hospital sows women's health, self‑care and spring vibes at Grow & Glow event — May 3, 2026
- Fuel Up for Fall With Reading Hospital Community Wellness Department - BCTV — Aug 15, 2025
- Cindy Milian Delivers Keynote Speech Celebrating Community Health Workers - Berks County Community Foundation — Aug 25, 2025
- Reading residents get rare chance to weigh in on major changes to city government | Reading Area | wfmz.com — Jan 14, 2026
- Milian delivers keynote at Reading Hospital event honoring community health workers — Aug 27, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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