Now Released!
Captain Westside and The Health Heroes
Westside released a children’s book called “Captain Westside and The Health Heroes: Caring For Delaware’s Families!”
Captain Westside and Westside’s health heroes team up to teach young people about staying healthy, being courageous and feeling more confident as they navigate through the challenges of today’s world. Captain Westside’s character is inspired by our former President & CEO, Lolita Lopez – who led Westside’s growth over the last 33 years!
Our goal is to distribute 6,000 Captain Westside children’s books within the first year through our Reach Out and Read Program – which provides new books to our youngest patients during their routine check-ups and supports providing books to children in need within in our own communities.
Captain Westside is written and published by Mainstay Publishing in partnership with Westside Family Healthcare. This unique project is funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration by way of the American Rescue Plan Act.
Westside hosted a book launch on July 24th at the Wilmington Public Library. Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating the release of our first children’s book – check out photos on Facebook.
“Westside is incredibly proud to launch Captain Westside and the Health Heroes as a critical initiative in our efforts to tackle the on-going literacy challenges facing children and their families in Delaware, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic” Chris Fraser, Westside Family Healthcare President & CEO, continued. “By distributing 6,000 copies in English and Spanish across our health centers and the broader community, we aim to foster a love of reading and, ultimately, to improve educational outcomes for our children.”
Captain Westside books are now available!
By donating $12, you will receive 1 book and your donation gives 1 book to our youngest patients.
Want Captain Westside to do a reading at your library or school?
Captain Westside is doing a book tour! Register below if you want Captain Westside to come to you!
