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Atlanta, GA
Joined March 2009
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Reach Out and Read Georgia retweeted
In honor of Doctor's Day, meet Georgia's Reach Out and Read Medical Director - a pediatrician and the 'Godmother of Literacy'. ✨"Dr. Terri McFadden says it’s never too early to encourage children to read."
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#ReadwithAAPOC
Reach Out and Read Georgia retweeted
From a Regional Executive Director for our new Midwest Affiliate to openings at National and in the Northeast plus the Carolinas and DMV, find a role that allows you to help empower families — with us.
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Reach Out and Read Georgia retweeted
Reach Out and Read should be an essential component of pediatric care. Laying a foundation for a better future for millions of under-resourced young children, our new strategic plan outlines goals to DOUBLE OUR REACH — to 10M children served — by 2030.
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Reach Out and Read Georgia retweeted
From listening to a storytime podcast to visiting a little free library, there are endless ways to turn reading this summer into a fun adventure!
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Reach Out and Read Georgia retweeted
By integrating reading into pediatric care, Reach Out and Read can have a profound positive impact on families, communities, and society as a whole.
Reach Out and Read Georgia retweeted
On your mark, get set, GO: Our $100k in a Day Giving Challenge starts NOW! Through June 27, every donation up to $50k will be matched for MORE DIVERSE BOOKS IN THE HANDS AND HOMES OF KIDS! Make your gift to help twice as many families read together: reachoutandread.me/100k
Reach Out and Read Georgia retweeted
Nice day to visit the Georgia Capitol to advocate for improving children’s health. Here with my representative Bruce Williamson. @GAChapterAAP
Reach Out and Read Georgia retweeted
Help us reach $40K and 4,000 kids! For every $10 donation, one child gets Jabari’s tale of triumph! Give now: bit.ly/RORGivingTuesday.
Reach Out and Read Georgia retweeted
Caregivers often feel pressure during family visits—to parent a certain way or for their children to “behave.” @RahilBriggsPsyD & @sarahmaclaugh offer tips to help reduce stress and maximize the joy of being together. #parenting @PsychToday psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…
Reach Out and Read Georgia retweeted
This holiday season, purchase your favorite children's book, and we'll partner with @ReachOutReadGA so it gets into the hands of deserving children here in Gwinnett County. #books #readingispower
Reach Out and Read Georgia retweeted
Congratulations to GEEARS' longtime board member, Dr. Jay Berkelhamer, who has been awarded the Leila D. Denmark Lifetime Achievement Award by the @GAChapterAAP. We're so grateful to have Jay—a pediatrician, educator, and passionate advocate for young children—on our team!
Reach Out and Read Georgia retweeted
Did you know that September is National Literacy Month? How exciting! Take time to bring your family to a library or encourage them to pick up a good book. Support your kid’s literacy building today!
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#nationalliteracymonth #earlyliteracy #readtogether
Reach Out and Read Georgia retweeted
“These books are a tool for parents to interact with their babies in what can be a stressful, difficult environment.” @OHSUPediatrics and @ROROregon are creating moments that matter in the NICU.
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Reach Out and Read Georgia retweeted
Are you or a loved one enrolled in Medicaid or PeachCare for Kids®? Georgia is resuming eligibility checks for members so visit staycovered.ga.gov to prepare for your redetermination.
Reach Out and Read Georgia retweeted
A healthy child is a school-ready child. That’s why we wrote our latest @SaportaReport column about Georgia’s declining vaccination rates and Medicaid crisis—and how to help parents meet their young kids’ healthcare needs. Click here to read! tinyurl.com/ycy236df
Reach Out and Read Georgia retweeted
We love seeing these literacy-rich waiting area and fun-filled exam room photos from @doorcountymc.
Having a literacy-rich environment extends the literacy message throughout the clinic.
#BooksBuildBetterBrains #earlyliteracy
Reach Out and Read Georgia retweeted
How do babies learn how to converse? 🤔 When they make a noise, you talk back and they react to you. Want to see an example? This video shows how to model child-directed speech in a well-child visit.👇
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Reach Out and Read Georgia retweeted
Looking for summer reads? Check out our new booklist, with options for infants through 5-year-olds. Find tips for reading aloud with your child and selecting books that are inclusive and diverse! 🏖📚 Grab the list here: bit.ly/RORsummerbooks!
Reach Out and Read Georgia retweeted
Because of you, we received the full $50,000 match!
With generous gifts and thoughtful words, you helped us hit our match, and meet our goal to raise #100KinONEday. On behalf of the children and families we serve across the country, THANK YOU!
Reach Out and Read Georgia retweeted
CALi is so excited about Children’s Mental Health Week in Georgia. @GADeptEarlyCare @Quality_Rated
That Feeling when Children's Mental Health Week Starts Tomorrow! #littlekidsbigfeelings #decalcmhweek2023
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