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(Photo Credit: Cambridge Memorial Hospital)

Canadian Hospital Adopts Country’s First Facility Dog

Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) made Canadian history by adopting Ember, a dedicated, certified facility dog.

You’ve probably heard about therapy dogs for patients. However, Ember and her handlers are trained to support the staff — from physicians to volunteers. The National Service Dog “offers[s] stress release, provide[s] mental health support, and provide[s] emotional comfort in a high stress environment,” reports CTV News.…

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