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Under a new pet therapy program at Mount Nittany Medical Center in Centre County, patients and staff can have some canine companionship.

BC Children’s Hospital Foundation in partnership with PetSmart Charities of Canada™ have launched a Pet Therapy Program specifically designed to assist BC Children’s Hospital staff cope with stress, anxiety, and work-related health issues. As the pandemic continues to challenge healthcare workers, the Pet Therapy Program will help to promote the physical and mental healing power […]

MADISON, Wis. — Initially put on pause because of the pandemic, a group of furry friends finally returned to the Dane County Regional Airport on Friday to help travelers de-stress. “The public have been asking where the dogs are,” Dane County Regional Airport director of marketing and communications Michael Riechers said. “Our volunteers are ready to come back, so here...

Initially put on pause because of the pandemic, a group of furry friends finally returned to the Dane County Regional Airport on Friday to help travelers de-stress.

The black golden retriever is the third dog to join the program at the Hershey-based hospital. Credit: Penn State Children's Hospital Author: Keith Schweigert (FOX43) Updated: 3:36 PM EDT April 1, 2021 HERSHEY, Pa. — A new provider has joined the region’s only children’s hospital. Pilot, a black golden retriever, is joining a growing pack of facility dogs at Penn State Children's Hospital in Hershey.  Working with Stacy Gloudemans, a certified child life specialist and his primary handler, Pilot will spend most of his time tending to patients in the Pedi...