In addition, the department has partnered with Booker T. Washington Elementary School (just 1.5 miles away from Children’s) to provide two programs to these students.
Read to Lead is a program where interested faculty, staff, and trainees can volunteer time on the first and third Fridays of each month to spend one-on-one time reading with first grade students. If you are interested in participating in this program, click here.
HERO (Health Explorers Realizing Opportunities) is a program in which UAB Pediatrics faculty and trainees conduct monthly (3rd Fridays) interactive sessions to stimulate interest in health and health care careers among middle school children. Topics covered, to date, have included sickle cell disease, nutrition, and smoking. If you are interested in participating in this program, click here.
To view more photos from these initiatives, click here.
These have been very rewarding initiatives and we look forward to continuing and expanding upon these in 2017. As we reflect on the season of giving, let’s allow the holidays to be a starting point to a life of year-round giving. Continue to check FYI Fridays for more opportunities and become engaged with your colleagues in their organizations. As always, thank you for all you do to contribute to your community and your everyday work to improve the lives of the children of Alabama and beyond.