
25/07/2025
Meet Sasha, Selena, and the incredible team behind Paws to Heal—our hospital’s therapy dog program that’s changing lives one tail wag at a time.
What started as a grassroots effort by a few passionate caregivers has grown into a hospital-wide movement of compassion, comfort, and connection. These certified therapy dogs—and the volunteers who walk beside them—visit patients, uplift caregivers, and bring joy to even the hardest moments.
Whether calming a child in the ER, supporting care teams after a tough call, or delivering handmade cards to patients from local schoolkids, these pups are more than cute—they’re essential.
Led by Volunteer Manager Stephanie Aldrich and inspired by caregivers like Tracy Iglesias (and her therapy dogs Sasha & Selena!), Paws to Heal is a model of whole-person care we’re proud to share with our community.
Because sometimes, the best medicine… has fur.
Have a favorite memory with one of our therapy dogs? Share it in the comments!