Read-A-Thon Brings Books to NICU Babies | Lexington News

UK HealthCare’s NICU is teaming up with a global read-a-thon to bring joy and connection to tiny patients and their families. Over 11 days, parents are invited to read to their babies in the neonatal unit — each newborn gets five books in a special gift bag, thanks to a Children’s Miracle Network grant. Experts say reading helps build vital emotional bonds during a chaotic time, offering comfort and normalcy. Siblings can join too, via video or recorded readings. The hospital will track every reading session and compare stats with other NICUs nationwide — proving how powerful stories can be when shared bedside. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6d24e24fe0dcaa08