Good dog! More children's hospitals turn to furry caregivers to help kids heal
Published on: May 23, 2026, 6:14 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
And experts say their ranks are growing at childrens hospitals across the nation.A mounting body of research shows that even short interactions with facility dogs can improve childrens overall well-being, decrease the pain they feel and reduce signs of stress, like cortisol levels and blood pressure.These dogs are making a real difference, said Kerri Rodriguez, director of the Human-Animal Bond Lab at the University of Arizona.
