An event in Loves Park is set to shine a light on childhood literacy and health care access.

Mercyhealth Family Medicine Residency Program–Rockford and United Way of Rock River Valley will present Reach Out & Read on Sept. 20.

The event will take place from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Mercyhealth Alpine, 7702 N. Alpine Road, Loves Park, according to a community announcement.

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