How therapy dogs are transforming lives in Philadelphia prisons
Earlier this year, the Philadelphia Department of Prisons (PDP) and its healthcare partner YesCare announced a partnership with Comfort Caring Canines that introduce therapeutic dogs to the PDP jail population—offering a new approach to emotional support and comfort. Therapy dogs offer many benefits to the incarcerated population. Mentally, their presence helps reduce stress and anxiety while improving […]
How therapy dogs are transforming lives in Philadelphia prisons
Earlier this year, the Philadelphia Department of Prisons (PDP) and its healthcare partner YesCare announced a partnership with Comfort Caring Canines that introduce therapeutic dogs to the PDP jail population—offering a new approach to emotional support and comfort. Therapy dogs offer many benefits to the incarcerated population. Mentally, their presence helps reduce stress and anxiety while improving […]
Study: Therapy dogs help kids in ER skip anxiety meds
A new study from Wayne State University finds that therapy dogs may be just what the doctor ordered for kids experiencing anxiety in the emergency room. Research shows around 15% of children need medication or physical restraint just to get through treatment in the ER, adding to an already stressful situation for them and their parents. […]
See the ways your health improves when you have a dog as a companion
That old saying: “the dog is man’s best friend” is not joking! Many believe that having a dog improves mental health, as well as providing companionship. Studies show that dog owners have a lower risk of death from various causes, primarily due to increased physical activity that dogs encourage, helping to lower blood pressure and reduce the […]
Research shows why you should always pet your dog before leaving the house
One of the most wonderful things about having a dog is how attached they become to their owners. I work from home and my Jack Russel terrier, Scout, lies next to me on his bed for most of the day. The only time he leaves my office is for a sip of water or to […]
Dogs Paired With Providers at Hospitals Help Ease Staff and Patient Stress
DENVER — Outside HCA HealthONE Rose medical center, the snow is flying. Inside, on the third floor, there’s a flurry of activity within the labor and delivery unit. This article is from a partnership that includes CPR News, NPR, and KFF Health News. It can be republished for free. “There’s a lot of action up here. It can […]