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therapy dogs

Behavioral Health

Faces light up on dog day

Research shows dogs can play an important role in our mental wellbeing, and furry friends visit Corewell Health's Helen DeVos Children's Hospital often.

  • Zinta Aistars
  • By: Zinta Aistars
  • May 10, 2023
  • 0
Aging Well
Patient Story

‘I love you to pieces’

Life-like companion pets bring joy to nursing home residents.

  • John Norton
  • By: John Norton
  • May 11, 2021
  • 6
General Health & Wellness
Patient Story

Dogs and ice cream? Yes, please

Four-legged volunteers coax smiles, and a chill treat, at the children's hospital.

  • Taylor Ballek
  • By: Taylor Ballek
  • July 13, 2016
  • 2
General Health & Wellness

We can’t resist puppy-dog eyes

Here's the reason: Levels of hormone that triggers bonding increase in dogs, owners during extended gazes.

  • By: Tara Haelle, HealthDay
  • April 18, 2015
  • 0