Penn State Health Expands Pediatric Care at St. Joseph Medical Center

Penn State Health is expanding specialized medical access for local families by bringing pediatric surgical services to St. Joseph Medical Center in Berks County. Surgeons from the top-rated Golisano Children’s Hospital are now performing general and gastrointestinal procedures in the Reading area, ensuring children receive expert surgical care without needing to travel to Hershey. This expansion combines the skills of a national Level 1 Children’s Surgery Center with the dedicated pediatric inpatient team at St. Joseph. By offering these critical services locally, the health system is providing a convenient and high-quality resource for the health and well-being of Greater Reading’s youngest residents.