60. Unleashing Healing: The Power of Facility Dogs Pawt II

Nimeet and guest host, Tina, are welcoming back a furry friend as Peru introduces us to her new furiend and Adventist HealthCare’s newest facility dog, Marcy! Joined by Heather Tropiano, PsyD, rehabilitation psychologist, Department of Neuropsychology and Rehabilitation Psychology with Adventist HealthCare Rehabilitation and Colette Calomeris, occupational therapist with Adventist HealthCare Rehabilitation we dive into learning about what went into training, the role of Canine Companions, how acclimating Marcy to her new role has been and more!To learn more about Adventist HealthCare Rehabilitation, visit AdventistRehab.com. You can also support Adventist HealthCare’s Rehabilitation facility dog program by visiting Give.Classy.org/Ricci. Dr. Kirsten Ricci, a physiatrist at Adventist HealthCare Rehabilitation is raising funds for the program by climbing three mountains in three days and climbing 29,029 ft. which is the equivalent of Mt. Everest’s vertical elevation. Your donation supports ongoing research about the benefits of facility dogs and their continued care.Let us know what you’d like to hear on the podcast! Send us an email at [email protected]: Meghan Loveless & Allisson Sambataro

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