To enhance its focus on children’s health, Westside created its first children’s book, reflecting the legacy of retired CEO Lolita Lopez, whose 30-year dedication mirrors Captain Westside.
“To celebrate her legacy and to honor her, we had the idea to create a children’s book that really talked about the value of primary care and the role of health centers in communities and spoke to the importance of getting that kind of regular healthcare for kids,” Werner said.
The book tells the story of a child who is nervous about her routine visit, but with Captain Westside by her side, she learns about her health and how to take care of herself.
“She doesn’t really want to go, and when she gets there, she meets Captain Westside, the superhero, who’s going to stay by her side. Who says, ‘I’m going to help you understand what’s going on, we’re gonna do this together.’ And so Captain Westside leads her through all of the parts of staying healthy,” she said. The book touches on a variety of areas, including “nutrition, behavioral health, about feelings, about what we should be eating through oral health, [and] going to visit the dentist.”
At their official launch event last month, Lopez read “Captain Westside and the Health Heroes” at the Wilmington Public Library, joined by children, staff members, and government officials, including Governor Carney and Delaware’s first lady Tracey Quillen Carney.
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