Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - Reach Out and Read - University City
Reach Out and Read (ROR) is a national pediatric early literacy program. The mission of Reach Out and Read is to make literacy promotion a standard part of pediatric primary care, so that children grow up with books and a love of reading. Reach Out and Read trains doctors and nurses to advise parents about the importance of reading aloud and to give new books to children at pediatric well visits (check-ups) from 6 months to 5 years of age, with a special focus on children growing up in poverty. By building on the unique relationship between parents and medical providers, Reach Out and Read helps families and communities encourage early literacy skills so children enter school prepared for success in reading.
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39th and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19104
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The Childrenâs Hospital of Philadelphiaâs Reach Out and Read program occurs at the four Primary Care Centers in West and South Philadelphia, the Family Care Center in Philadelphia and Kids First-Salem Road in Burlington, NJ. Visit our website for cont
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Philadelphia, PA
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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Since its start in 1855 as the nation's first hospital devoted exclusively to caring for children, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has been the birthplace for many dramatic firsts in pediatric medicine. The Hospital has fostered medical discoveries and innovations that have improved pediatric healthcare and saved countless childrenâ??s lives. Today, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is one of the leading pediatric hospitals and research facilities in the world. Our 150 years of innovation and service to our patients, their families and our community reflect an ongoing commitment to exceptional patient care, training new generations of pediatric healthcare providers and pioneering significant research initiatives. IMPORTANT UPDATE: The CHOP is funding and staffing a newly-launched a CORONAVIRUS HELPLINE FOR GREATER PHILADELPHIA, to help local residents cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. Call 1-800-722-7112 to connect with the helpline. See attached service group for additional detai