Medical Champions, physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, residents, site coordinators, support staff, volunteers, funders, and partners from across North and South Carolina, Virginia, and Washington, DC came together for the Reach Out and Read 2023 Summit: Relationships Matter.
The Summit was an opportunity to reimagine… Read More
As my family and I breathe a collective sigh of relief for the ending of another jam-packed school year and look forward to the promise of a fun and engaging summer, I can’t help but reflect on the tremendous strides that Reach Out and Read has… Read More
ROR in North Carolina has named Dr. Nneka Hendrix as Medical Director for the state. In this role, she will support the needs of the growing ROR provider network across North Carolina and the integration of the provider voice into…
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month.
Reach Out and Read in North Carolina and South Carolina is participating in oral health initiatives and integrating books and conversations about the importance of life long oral health into ROR well-child visits.
The state of North Carolina has partnered with Reach Out and Read in North Carolina to expand access to early health and literacy development. This innovative public funding approach will impact all North Carolina children by extending ROR to begin at birth, expand ROR to all counties…
It is during these times of stress and anxiety when children are most in need of a secure environment and opportunities for one-on-one engagement with a loved one.
The healthy relationships and interactions that children have with caring adults, including moments centered around snuggling up…
By: Martha Edwards MD (Rock Hill Peds), ROR South Carolina Medical Director
“ I have always been a strong cheerleader for Reach Out and Read, and now I look forward to coming off the sidelines and officially joining the team,” says Martha. “I can…
Reading, routines, and resilience. Hugs, snuggles, and stories. These simple moments bolster our hearts and minds, children and adults alike. As a community, we are working to through COVID-19. As an organization, Reach Out and Read is helping families…
“We know time spent reading together is a tool to build resilience and stability. Books and reading routines create comfort for children and families in times of stress,” Callee Boulware, ROR Carolinas.
As schools and programs across the nation close to prevent the spread…
Reach Out and Read proud to partner in this year’s, READ ACROSS AMERICA day on March 2, 2020. Two decades ago, the National Education Association (NEA) launched Read Across America and now it is the nation’s largest single-day celebration of reading. The program focuses on motivating…
“I am excited to join Reach Out and Read Carolinas’ innovative work supporting families and helping children grow both emotionally and educationally. The investments local medical providers are already making in their patients’ lives through literacy is incredible, and I look forward to using my…
By: Corinna Miller, Development Director, UnitedHealthcare
Please consider joining UnitedHealthcare in investing with Reach Out and Read Carolinas to make a difference in the health and well being of children. Check out this video!
As a physician assistant, I, along with doctors and nurse practitioners, incorporate Reach Out and Read‘s evidence-based model into regular pediatric checkups, by advising parents…
“I am thrilled to bring my skills, experience, and passion to Reach Out and Read Carolinas, and look forward to working with and learning alongside the community partners in this very innovative and vital work in the Triad.”
Altrusa International, Inc. is a global non-profit organization of volunteers whose common goal is to improve the communities in which they live. Altrusa International of Spartanburg, Inc. was chartered in 1963 and has been actively serving…
We partnered with our friends at Book Harvest to co-author an op ed that was featured on EdNC, discussing the recent AAP policy statement about the impacts of racism on child health. We know that books can play a powerful role in combating racism.…
Dr. Jill Wright, Pediatrician at UNC Pediatrics in Garner, is a ROR leader in the Carolinas.
Share a story of a really successful partnership where something happened that you couldn’t do alone, who was the partner, and what was your role? We recently partnered… Read More
When it comes to promoting literacy and its developmental advantages for all children, two issues man the forefront: access and structure. Reach Out and Read has not only provided millions of children with free books, but they’ve developed an…
The relationship between a medical provider and the family is the key to the Reach Out and Read (ROR) intervention. They have repeated one-on-one contact with families during the critical first years of a child’s life and use books and anticipatory guidance as a…
Guest blog post by: Dr. Martha Edwards Rock Hill Pediatrics
As pediatricians, we become comfortable talking about uncomfortable things.
Pooping? I have been christened the Queen of Poop because I excel at addressing problems associated with stool withholding and constipation. Acne? Toenail fungus?…
As parents, we all want the best for our children and while we do need to talk, read and sing to them every day, we also need to invest in parents to help close the skills gap.
Reach Out and Read is a parenting program, as much…
The effects of what a child experiences in their first few years of life can set the stage for the rest of their life. Truly nurturing experiences with a loving parent or caregiver during this important time…
The future of any society depends on its ability to foster the healthy development of the next generation. The effects of what happens during the first few years sets the stage for the rest of a child’s life. Extensive research on the biology of stress now…
A guest blog post by Dr. Lynn Wilson, Sterling Sharpe Pediatrics, in Columbia S.C.
One of my greatest joys as a pediatrician is helping parents along the journey of leading and guiding their children as they grow and learn and develop.
We’re excited to welcome four interns from Converse College!
Converse College and Reach Out and Read Carolinas are in the second year of an innovative internship and partnership – the first of its kind in the nation for Reach Out and Read!
Over the past year, the Mary Black Foundation has had the pleasure of partnering with Reach Out and Read Carolinas (ROR Carolinas). ROR Carolina’s evidence-based intervention makes early literacy a standard part of primary health care with a focus on children who grow up…
A couple of years ago, the North Carolina General Assembly passed a bill making it the official policy of the state that every student should read at or above grade level by the end of third grade. The logic makes sense—if you can’t read by…