"Mount Sinai's Kravis Children's Hospital Introduces Special Dog To Patients" - Jennifer Lahmers
Doctors at Mount Sinai believe a new coworker who never went to med school can make a real difference. Professor Bunsen Honeydew is an 18-month-old golden doodle at the hospital's new Paws and Play program. Professor will mainly work at the children's cancer center and within pediatrics. He is considered a real staffer and the first of his kind in the state. He helps patients and families cope with the emotional challenges of medical treatments and illnesses. Diane Rode, MPS, assistant professor of pediatrics and child life at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai said, "He's at the bedside when they're experiencing painful procedures, he's in isolation rooms when children can't leave their room for a matter of weeks or months, he's really here to create a relationship that's both healing and therapeutic." Professor sees roughly 40 patients a week. He came here thanks to a grant from PetSmart Charities. Now Mount Sinai is one of 11 hospitals across the country with a facility dog. The hope is that one day more pups like Professor can work here, too, so hospital visits for cancer's youngest patients aren't so scary anymore.
- Diane Rode, MPS, Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, Child Life, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
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