Everyone can use a comforting friend or a word of encouragement during the pandemic. As these unprecedented times lead to increased loneliness and anxiety, the fight to overcome COVID-19 is better with a companion by your side. For healthcare workers at HCA Healthcare's Rose Medical Center, their companion just happens to be a one-year-old Labrador.
Wynn, the furry Labrador who is being trained by emergency physician Susan Ryan, is a known on-call friend within the hospital. When needed, Wynn provides comfort to staffers in a room that is prepared to decrease stress. However, before staffers are able to interact with Wynn, they must thoroughly wash their hands to help reduce any spread of COVID-19.
Click here to read more about Wynn's impact within Rose Medical Center.