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Reach Out and Read Welcomes New Regional Executive Director for Oregon and Washington
As Reach Out and Read Northwest continues to expand its impact, the organization is welcoming an accomplished leader whose career has been dedicated to helping young children and families thrive. Meg McNulty will serve as the nonprofit’s Regional Executive Director for Washington and Oregon. Drawing on more than 25 years of leadership in early childhood development, mental health, and pediatric care, she will oversee the organization's work across both states, partnering with clinicians, health care systems, community organizations, and supporters to expand Reach Out and Read's evidence-based model and help more families build the language-rich relationships that support healthy development from birth.
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(Atrium Health) The season of giving is upon us. While toys and technology might be at the top of many wish lists, books are a timeless gift that continue to stand out. In a screen-filled world, the power of reading remains unmatched. Bridgette Orehek, a certified pediatric nurse practitioner at Atrium Health Levine Children’s Rock Hill Pediatrics, says she always […]
(Dallas Voice) While Reach Out and Read has been helping families for the past 35 years, Marty Martinez became CEO only two years ago. He comes from a public health background, focusing on improving lives at the level of community. The importance of diverse books hits close to home for Martinez, since his son is […]
(Muskogee Phoenix) Reach Out and Read, a nonprofit that gives young children a foundation for success by incorporating books and guidance about shared reading into pediatric care, significantly increased the impact of its mission this fiscal year. With a commitment to nurturing young minds and strengthening early relationships, Reach Out and Read served an additional […]
(Business News This Week) A generous grant will allow national nonprofit Reach Out and Read to distribute tens of thousands of children’s books to medical clinics on tribal and native sites for an entire year. Nearly doubling past efforts, Indian Health Service (IHS) has awarded Reach Out and Read $200,000 to purchase more than 31,000 […]
(LurieChildrens.org) Reading and interactive learning can have a profound impact on a child’s brain development. Dr. Mariana Glusman, an attending physician in Advanced General Pediatrics and Primary Care at Lurie Children’s, shares how parents can nurture their children’s cognitive, emotional and social development through meaningful, engaging interactions at home. As a passionate advocate for Reach Out and […]