A nationwide childhood literacy program is making its way across Samaritan Health Services after starting in Lebanon in 2008.
Through the Reach Out and Read program, young patients at Samaritan Mid-Valley Pediatrics in Lebanon receive a new children’s book when they come in for a well-child appointment.
“I was not expecting it,” said Kippy Garrels of Lebanon, whose 5-year-old daughter Nina received a book upon a visit earlier this month. “It’s a wonderful program. You…