Name: Welcoming pets in the hospital
Uploaded: Tue Jun 18 2013 23:46:00 GMT+0000 (UTC)
Duration: 2 min 11 s
Description: A program called Faithful Friends at the University of Maryland Medical Center allows a patient’s pet to visit him or her in the hospital provided that the pet undergoes rigorous screening, grooming and vaccinations. The visits can provide a turning point for patients, lowering their heart rate and offering a calming piece of home. NBC’s Stephanie Gosk reports.

June 18, 201302:11