Tower Health recently announced significant changes at Pottstown Hospital, including the closure of its ICU, cancer center, endoscopy suite, and medical-surgical unit by January 2026. These changes will result in 131 layoffs as part of a broader reduction of 350 positions across Tower Health.
The hospital’s staff and nurses expressed concern that the closures will force patients to travel farther for critical care, raising alarms for community health. Local officials and union representatives criticized Tower Health, citing previous closures and the influence of private equity on operations, despite the organization’s nonprofit status.
Tower Health cited financial pressures and operational losses as the reason for the closures, emphasizing that the changes are necessary to stabilize hospital operations and reinvest in future services. The organization also pledged support for affected employees during the transition.
For residents and families in the Pottstown and Montgomery County area, these changes highlight how local healthcare is shifting and the importance of knowing where local critical care services are available.
Source: WHYY & Pottstown Mercury
