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 symposium offers an opportunity to learn practical, evidence-based approaches, share experiences with colleagues and take that knowledge back to patients and practices.
Data from the AAP shows that point-of-care ultrasound can expedite clinical decision-making, direct follow-up imaging, and reduce unnecessary testing.
Tarek I. Lawen, M.D., MSc, will treat prostate, kidney, ureter, bladder, testicular and penile cancer. He will also evaluate adrenal masses and other complex urologic tumors when surgical management is needed.
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