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 town hall will address several important health topics, including diabetes, hypertension, men’s health and autism, while giving attendees an opportunity to ask questions and discuss health concerns with professionals.
After almost two and a half years, DeVyn Coker rang the bell inside the Hope infusion center to symbolize the completion of her treatment for cancer.
Patients, families and caregivers celebrated a new grant from Hyundai Hope on Wheels.
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