Henry the Therapy Dog at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital

Meet the newest four-legged member of the Henry Ford West Bloomfield staff. If Henry could talk, he would tell you that pet therapy is about much more than just visiting patients. Henry a two-year-old black lab who is the first hospital-owned dog in Michigan will play an important role in the care of patients, visitors and staff.

About Henry Ford West Bloomfield
Welcome to a hospital that combines world-renowned clinical excellence with innovative and integrative services to provide you with the very best in health and wellness. Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital is truly the first of its kind - taking health and healing beyond the boundaries of the imagination. This community center for well-being represents a revolutionary approach to collaborative care - combining the expertise of Henry Ford Medical Group physicians, community physicians, specialist, instructors, nurses, health coaches and dietitians, who all work together to address the needs of the whole person. And, with patient satisfaction scores consistently among the top in the nation, our patients, feel right at home. Welcome to Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital. For more information on Henry Ford West Bloomfield, visit http://www.henryfordwestbloomfield.com/body_wbloomfield.cfm?id=50423
About Henry Ford Health System

Henry Ford Health System (HFHS) is a Michigan not-for-profit corporation governed by a 22-member Board of Trustees. Advisory and affiliate boards comprising 129 Trustee volunteer leaders provide vital links to the communities served by the System. HFHS is managed by Chief Executive Officer Nancy M. Schlichting.

HFHS is one of the nation's leading comprehensive, integrated health systems. It provides health insurance and health care delivery, including acute, specialty, primary and preventive care services backed by excellence in research and education. For more information, visit http://www.henryford.com

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I met a beautiful therapy dog the other day. I just wanted to be with it all day, they're so beautiful! Makes you feel good. People feel alright about showing affection to dogs.