Northside Hospital’s Canine Comforters provide physical, social and emotional support to patients and staff.
As part of the Northside Hospital Atlanta Auxiliary volunteer program, each dog is certified and trained through Happy Tails Pet Therapy.
Weekday visits can be arranged and are informal, offering a welcome lift for patients who must be away from home. Interacting with a well-behaved, well-trained therapy animal has been clinically shown to release calming endorphins in the brain, triggering a natural relaxation response.
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