Research shows that as a result of this three-part intervention at the doctor's office, parents become more engaged and read to their children more often at home.
At each regular checkup from 6 months through 5 years of age, the child receives a new book to take home.
Trained doctors and nurses speak with parents about the importance of reading aloud, starting in infancy.Families gain a deeper understanding of why they should make reading a daily habit and are inspired to cuddle up with their young ones and enjoy an age-appropriate book.Īt RAMC, doctors, nurse practitioners, and other medical professionals incorporate Reach Out and Read's evidence-based, three-part model into regular pediatric checkups: Our providers share advice for talking about stories with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Parents are shown how to hold books to best engage their child and how to interact with the text and images to help them follow along. Pictured below are Doug Mittelstaedt, Director of Environmental Services presenting a check to Ryan Shear, RAMC VP.ĭuring well-child visits, RAMC providers talk with parents about the benefits of reading aloud and sharing a love of books with their young children. The RAMC Foundation would like to extend a huge thank you to Doug Mittelstaedt and RAMC Employees for funds totaling $888 that were raised through the sale of equipment (fish tanks, an elliptical, and silent auction items) no longer needed in the facility. The RAMC Foundation used these funds to purchase books for the Reach Out and Read program. These books are distributed by providers at the RAMC Physicians Group during patient well-child visits. The books used in the Reach Out and Read program are ordered by Kris Houtler, Assistant Director at Reedsburg Public Library. RAMC Foundation Supports RAMC Reach Out & Read Program!
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