(In the picture above, from left to right: Jerian O’Dell, Clinic Manager; Andrea Turo, PA; Linda McCullough, Carthage Free Library; Valerie Proulx, LPN; Darby Caffrey, LPN)
Instead of receiving the usual lollipop, Carthage Area Hospital’s Pediatric Clinic will now be giving out a free book to each pediatric patient at each visit courtesy of the Carthage Free Library.
According to Readingbrightstart.org, reading skill is the “single strongest predictor of adult health status.”
“Reading to your child, talking, singing, playing together from an early age helps get children ready to read. Reading is one of the most important tools for success in all areas of school. And it’s fun!” said Linda McCullough of the Carthage Free Library.
“It’s a wonderful opportunity for us to partner with our local library to provide yet another way to enhance our patients’ overall health. Reading and health go hand-in-hand,” said Taylour Scanlin, Carthage Area Hospital Marketing Director.
The Carthage Pediatric Clinic is now accepting same day/same week appointments. To schedule an appointment, please call 315-493-4187.