Georgia Gives Day 2019

The story we are writing together is about legacy. 

A story about positive health outcomes, engaging interactions, and future academic success.

It is a powerful story about cognitive and social-emotional well being. It is a story rooted in science and strength. 

Across Georgia, from Atlanta to Savannah, we are there.…

Reading Together has Major Health Benefits for the Whole Family

Mercy Care’s smallest patients (6 mo-5 yrs) are being “prescribed” new, age-appropriate books through Reach Out and Read Georgia. Reading together has major health benefits for the whole family. 

When pediatricians promote literacy readiness according to the Reach Out and Read Georgia model, research shows a significant effect on parental behavior and attitudes toward reading aloud, as well as improvements in the language scores of young children who participate. …