Why Early Literacy Screenings Belong in Pediatric Care

What if a routine pediatric checkup could help shape a child's success in school — and throughout life? In this conversation, Nationwide Children's Hospital's Sara Bode, M.D., pediatrician and medical director of School Health Services, and Carneshia Edwards, lead of the Kindergarten Readiness program, share how pediatric providers are using literacy screenings during routine well-child visits to identify developmental needs early, connect families with resources, and improve long-term outcomes. From the exam room to the classroom, discover how early literacy is transforming children's health and future success.