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Therapy dogs have long been known to brighten the moods of patients in hospitals. But could these furry four-legged friends help support the healthcare providers who care for patients? A new study by researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, College of Medicine, and College of Nursing proves the mood-boosting benefits of Buckeye Paws, a therapy dog program that many health care workers say helps reduce emotional exhaustion and improve work engagement. 

St. Rita's favorite employee spreads joy wherever he goes, standing only three feet tall with four legs.