By Lindsay Hughes
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This story was originally featured in the Spring 2025 edition of the USA Health magazine.
On a weekday afternoon, you might spot Karl the cat wearing a harness while confidently trotting down the hall of University Hospital, or Emmie the golden retriever excitedly wagging her tail in the elevator at Children’s & Women’s Hospital. They’re on their way to visit patients as part of USA Health’s pet therapy program.
In order to volunteer, the animals and their handlers go through special education and training with Pet Partners. Once registered, the teams are deployed in the hospitals, where they bring joy, comfort and unconditional love to patients of all ages.
The Mayer Mitchell Award for Excellence in Cancer Research recognizes those whose discoveries are helping identify potential new approaches to cancer treatment for USA Health patients and communities.
This partnership provides an additional option for patients who need prompt evaluation and treatment for non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries but may not be able to obtain a timely primary care appointment.
Research shows that nearly half of all car seats are used incorrectly, which can reduce their effectiveness in protecting children during a crash.
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