Thor is the fifth dog to join the hospital’s Dog Program to help with patient recovery. He is the brother and litter mate of Captain, a golden retriever who began working in Penn State Health pediatric specialty clinics in 2022.
Patients can expect to see Thor throughout the hospital while he assists those struggling with dementia and memory loss. He also visits inpatients undergoing treatment at the cancer institute.
Hospital staff say they hope Thor brings the same emotional support benefits to adults as he has with children.
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