Pet Therapy
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Dog Days of Summer
Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt held a “Dog Days of Summer Paw-ty” for patients and families June 18. Read MoreJul 20, 2017
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Howl-o-Ween Paw-ty
Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt hosted a “Howl-o-Ween Paw-ty” with a pet therapy dog show, a “PUParazzi” photo booth with hospital mascot Champ, and a stuffed dog giveaway courtesy of the MINI of Nashville car dealership. Read MoreOct 27, 2016
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Dog Days of Summer
Last week, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt held a “Dog Days of Summer Paw-ty” for patients and families. Read MoreJul 21, 2016
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VUMC’s Swoosh takes home ‘Top Dog’ pet therapy award
A tiny Vanderbilt University Medical Center volunteer has received a giant award from a national organization. Read MoreDec 11, 2014
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Pet Therapy Research Aimed at Children with Cancer
It’s not unusual to see dogs in a hospital setting, but is there scientific evidence that man’s best friend help’s children? Vanderbilt researchers are working to find that answer as Barb Cramer reports. … Read MoreJun 5, 2014
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Study tracks pet therapy’s impact on young patients
A Vanderbilt study is investigating whether therapy dogs can have a positive effect on children undergoing chemotherapy. Read MoreJan 30, 2014
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VUCast: Saved from silence
Vanderbilt therapists show a special technique that’s saving people from silence. Plus, can you dig it? How students are helping the community through a unique garden. And the ‘Dores jam! [vucastblurb] … Read MoreAug 12, 2011