Meet Otis, a standard schnauzer, and Ollie, a standard poodle. They take turns every week visiting patients in the Cancer Education Center and behavioral health units. Their human, Dean, was recognized by Volunteer Services this year for embodying Mayo Clinic’s RICH TIES values whenever he visits patients and staff. "Dean and his therapy dogs, Ollie and Otis, come to visit our unit regularly. I cannot express enough how much this means to our patients and how it brightens their day! For a lot of our patients, hospital stays can feel lonely, so being able to interact with animals is a great way to raise spirits." — Mayo Clinic staff member Read more about the Animal Assisted Services program at Mayo Clinic: https://mayocl.in/4gUL3Ki
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What a great program! Even employees benefit from visiting with these adorable canines. 😍Thank You!
Inspiring! Research suggests that interactions with animals can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, while promoting relaxation and emotional well-being of patients. Well done Mayo Clinic 👏
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beautiful 🥰
What a heartwarming story! 💜
Soooooo wonderful ❣️
Beautiful dogs!
What a heartwarming initiative by Dean and his therapy dogs! Their visits not only provide comfort but also remind us of the healing power of companionship in challenging times. Thank you for sharing this inspiring story about the incredible impact of animal-assisted therapy at Mayo Clinic.