Pottstown Hospital

Pottstown Hospital, owned by Tower Health, announced planned workforce reductions that will eliminate 160 jobs—about 22% of the hospital’s staff—with the cuts set to take effect Sept. 28 according to a WARN notice. The move follows a prior round last fall that eliminated 131 employees and is described by Tower as part of multimillion-dollar investments to expand the emergency room, improve behavioral health services, and update other hospital sections. Tower said 38 positions are expected to be added back once the additions are complete and pledged support for impacted employees. The notice has drawn scrutiny from local officials given recent prior cuts and questions about Tower Health’s investments in the Pottstown community.

Tower Health announced it will lay off 350 workers across its network, with Pottstown Hospital to see the largest share: 131 employees will be let go. The cuts at Pottstown will span multiple positions, including administrative roles as well as nurses and clinical staff, and are attributed to rising supply and labor costs, insufficient reimbursement rates, demographic shifts, and low patient demand at the Pottstown facility. Tower Health said the reductions are part of a three-year strategic plan to reinvest savings in expanding its provider network, accelerating AI and technology adoption, and enhancing patient experience. The McGlinn Cancer Institute at Pottstown will wind down over a 60+ day period while services continue at other Tower Health sites.

Tower Health announced cuts of 160 positions at Pottstown Hospital as part of a restructuring and cost-management plan that also includes a $5 million investment in the facility. The layoffs affect staff at Pottstown Hospital in Pottstown, Pennsylvania; the article frames the cuts alongside announced investments intended to stabilize operations. Tower Health presented the moves as necessary to address financial pressures and reposition the hospital for future service sustainability. The reporting describes the change as an enacted workforce reduction tied to broader operational changes rather than a future planned action.