Meet Mirabel and Duke
Prisma Health Children’s Hospital—Midlands facility dogs
Midlands Paws for Peds
Meet Mirabel and Duke, Prisma Health Children’s Hospital—Midlands’ first facility dogs. The new furry team members are expertly trained to help children cope with medical situations; procedures and diagnoses; and overcome the stress that they may experience during a stay at the hospital. They also provide love and attention to patients and their families.
Both golden retrievers, Mirabel and Duke arrived at Children’s Hospital after completing specialized training with their handlers, who are certified Child Life Specialists at the hospital. The Michael J. Mungo Foundation donated $50,000 to Prisma Health Midlands Foundation, making it possible for Children’s Hospital to adopt its first two dogs.
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MAKE AN IMPACT
Puppy Chow – $25
Mirabel and Duke work full-time in their jobs, 40 hours a week alongside their handlers. And they need fuel to do their incredible work! Your donation will help cover their food, toys and essentials.
Good Dogs – $100
Facility dogs are specially trained in a hospital environment for two years and then matched with a trained handler to assist with goal-oriented interventions. Donations help fund continued training.
Pawsitively Healthy – $500
Mirabel and Duke are giving top-notch care to patients at Prisma Health Children’s Hospital—Midlands, and they deserve the same! Your donation will help cover Mirabel and Duke’s veterinary expenses.
“They are trained to come into Children’s Hospital and alleviate anxiety and help patients cope. They’re also able to demonstrate medical procedures for our patients to make them more comfortable, like showing them what to expect during an MRI or CT scan.”
– Christy Fink, Manager of Child Life and Special Programs, Prisma Health Children’s Hospital—Midlands