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Jul 6, 2021 Daniels is the fourth facility dog. He works in the UC Davis Pediatric and Cardiac Intensive Care Unit to help calm, comfort and motivate young patients going through medical procedures and long hospital stays. Daniels was provided free of charge by Canine Companions, a national nonprofit that provides expertly trained service dogs to adults, children and veterans with disabilities, and to professionals working in medical, rehabilitation, physical therapy and other settings
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Daniels with his handler, Kristen Cady, who is a child life specialist who works in the UC Davis Pediatric and Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (PICU/PCICU).
Alzheimer’s Association MA/NH Chapter to host Family Conference
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The Alzheimer’s Association Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter, in partnership with South Shore Conservatory, will host a free virtual educational conference for family caregivers and people living with dementia on May 14-15.
The inaugural two-day Family Conference is a virtual conference and is free and open to those caring for a loved one at home, professional caregivers and the general public.
Experts in the field of care and support will share practical and concrete recommendations, resources and guidance in the care and support for those living a life with dementia. Sessions include Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia, Effective Communication Strategies and Coping with Dementia-Related Behaviors. There will be two educational sessions offered in Spanish.
Marla Beth Designs Donates ‘Happy Art’ to Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital Written by Co-Communications
Marla Beth Enowitz, artist and founder of Marla Beth Designs, recently donated 90 of her
XO, Marla Beth ‘happy art’ canvases to staff and patients at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), in honor of Valentine’s Day.
“As a mom, I’m touched by the life-changing work performed by the team at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital,” said Enowitz. “The arts are so important for children – as an emotional outlet, growth opportunity and, sometimes, a much needed distraction. My hope is to bring a smile to some of these amazing families and the staff that do so much for them.”
Wellbridge Addiction Treatment and Research Announces New Additions to its Center for Addiction Science
As pandemic-induced addiction continues to rise, the NY-based state-of-the-art treatment center expands innovative addiction science and care
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NEW YORK, March 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/
Wellbridge Addiction Treatment and Research is setting a new standard of addiction treatment and furthers its commitment to the advancement of addiction recovery and treatment with the announcement of two new additions to its Center for Addiction Science: Research Scientist Jessica L. Bourdon, Ph.D and Postdoctoral Associate Monica Tomlinson, Ph.D.
Wellbridge encompasses groundbreaking clinical care, an integrated research center, and community education. Its