Reach Out and Read Medical Leadership

The Reach Out and Read Medical Leadership network unites clinicians across the country who are deeply involved with Reach Out and Read, going beyond implementation of the model. This group of medical leaders can explore timely news, training, resources and research, plus opportunities — based on individual interest and expertise — to engage with the National office to support and guide Reach Out and Read.

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Interested in engaging with clinicians across the Reach Out and Read network? Learn what’s happening in their exam rooms, read thoughts on research and news, share your own exam room experiences, and so much more in the the quarterly Medical Leadership Newsletter. Click here to join the list!

Plus: Find additional engagement opportunities, like training and research, below.

Latest News

Keep up to date on new research and news!

Our team — in collaboration with Medical Leadership — will add news to this section biweekly. Find new articles here, share them with colleagues and peers, and even contribute your own thoughts.

You can submit your reflection or commentary on one of these articles here. Each quarter, we’ll use one in our Medical Leadership Newsletter.

Intergenerational transmission of mental health during the first 1,000 days of life Nature Review Psychology | Impact Factor 21.8 / Jan 6, 2026

Parental mental health during a child’s first 1,000 days, from pregnancy through age two, has lasting effects on children’s emotional and behavioral development because this is when core biological and social systems are formed. This review shows that transmission is shaped not only by risk and trauma but also by protective factors and resilience, pointing to prevention and early-intervention strategies that support both caregivers and children as the most powerful levers for breaking intergenerational cycles.

Read the complete article here.

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A collaborative “THRIVE Fetus to Five” neonatal brain program review Pediatric Research | Impact Factor 3.1 / Jan 3, 2026

Chalak and colleagues introduce the THRIVE Fetus to Five collaborative neonatal brain program in Pediatric Research, outlining a comprehensive approach to understanding early brain development. The framework has the potential to reshape pediatric care and strengthen early intervention strategies.

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How nurturing relationships support childhood literacy | Deseret News / Dec 25, 2026

In this perspective piece, Neal Davis, a pediatrician and associate chief medical officer at Intermountain Children’s Health, argues that early literacy is a health issue, not just an education one, linking nurturing, language-rich relationships to stronger reading skills and lifelong mental and physical health. He explains how Reach Out and Read fosters caring child-caregiver interactions and calls for policies and supports that help families nurture young children during the earliest years.

Read the complete article here.

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Intergenerational transmission of mental health during the first 1,000 days of life Nature Review Psychology | Impact Factor 21.8 / Jan 6, 2026
A collaborative “THRIVE Fetus to Five” neonatal brain program review Pediatric Research | Impact Factor 3.1 / Jan 3, 2026
How nurturing relationships support childhood literacy | Deseret News / Dec 25, 2026
Training Opportunities
Interested in expanding your Reach Out and Read practice beyond Core Training? Learn more at the link below.
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Research
Reach Out and Read conducts research that shines a light on the positive outcomes of delivery of our model and reveals new areas where we can benefit young children, their families, and our network.
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News Archive
Want to review a previously shared article? Did you miss our biweekly update? Find all of our previous articles archived here.
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Reach Out and Read Podcast
Among all the great podcast episodes, you’ll find bimonthly Science Sessions that highlight additional research.
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Clinician Spotlight
Get to know our Medical Leadership community! We’ll highlight work, recognize partnership, and share their passion for Reach Out and Read.
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Room To Yours
Our model keeps us united! Hear directly from clinicians, reflecting on their Reach Out and Read practice.
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