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.
Winners in each category will be announced in the July 16 issue of Lagniappe, with an awards ceremony planned for Friday, July 18, at the Saenger Theatre in downtown Mobile.
Players will enjoy a dynamic format with prizes awarded on every hole.
With nearly 3,300 nurses employed by the health system, these caregivers advocate for patients and families, striving daily to fulfill our mission of helping people lead longer, better lives.
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