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Abbondanzieri Interviewed on WXXI's 1370 Connection


MCC Child Care Center Director Audrey Abbondanzieri; Lori Van Auken, Rochester Area Community Foundation; and Dr. Neil Herendeen, Golisano Children’s Hospital, were interviewed by 1370 Connection host Bob Smith on Feb. 9 regarding child development and the new early childhood campaign that launched locally in January. The campaign, developed and executed by the Ad Council of Rochester for the Early Childhood Development Initiative, encourages parents and care givers to sing, talk and play with their babies. The campaign also encourages people to call 292-BABY, the Rochester Parent Network's help line for support.

Iniatial response to the campaign has been strong. The nursing staff at ViaHealth, an RPN affiliate, are answering calls placed to the help line.

The Rochester Parent Network is administered by Monroe Community College. Herendeen serves as the RPN's pediatric advisor.

Rosanna Condello
Public Affairs
02/14/2005