This week is Pet Therapy Week at St. Vincent’s hospital.  Stop by the Link Pavillion any time this week to learn about the Animal-Assisted Therapy program at St. Vincent’s.  You can also buy baked goods and calendars to support the therapy dog program!!

St. Vincent’s Manhattan was the first New York State Department of Health test site for animal-assisted therapy in acute care facilities. In 1998, St. Vincent’s pioneering work resulted in the state’s health code being changed to make such programs possible. St. Vincent’s  also hosts certification classes 3-4 times a year.

We also love that St. Vincent’s has a Patient Pet Care Program that assists patients who need help arranging care for their pets during extended & emergency hospitals stays.