July 13, 2018 at 4:37 p.m.
Ascension Medical Group pediatrics recognized by Reach Out and Read Wisconsin
Ascension Medical Group pediatrics recognized by Reach Out and Read Wisconsin
As the result of a recent site visit, Reach Out and Read recognized Ascension Medical Group as a "Purple" clinic which is the highest level awarded and not only meets, but exceeds all criteria to be recognized nationally as a model program, according to an Ascenscion press release.
Reach Out and Read administration recently visited the Rhinelander Clinic and toured waiting rooms, exam rooms, spoke with staff and providers as part of their evaluation of the program which has been certified for nearly a dozen years.
"The clinic was evaluated on four different quality elements including medical providers, quality of books distributed, promoting a literacy-rich environment and program management," said Amy Slette, M.D., an Ascension Medical Group Pediatrician in Rhinelander.
Reach Out and Reach provides new, age-appropriate books to children at all well child visits starting at 2 weeks all the way through to the 6-year well child appointment for a total of 12 books.
Since the inception of the program, Ascension Medical Group at Rhinelander Pediatrics has given out over 23,000 new books to patients.
"This important and widely popular program for our patients and families would not be possible without the generous support of the Ascension St. Mary's Foundation and the Reach out and Read organization," said Dr. Slette.
Reach Out and Read Wisconsin is available at more than 200 clinic locations across the state and annually provides more than 165,000 books to nearly 100-thousand children each year.
Ascension Medical Group is looking to expand Reach Out and Read in Rhinelander by also offering used books for children to take home when not there for a well-child visit or once they have exceeded 6 years of age, the release states.
To facilitate this expansion, a book drive is currently underway. Any new or gently used children's books are welcome.
If you are interested in donating books they can be dropped off at the Ascension Medical Group at Rhinelander Pediatrics Department at 2251 North Shore Drive in Rhinelander, or for more information, contact [email protected].
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