Annie is no ordinary two-and-a-half year old Golden Retriever. She is one of the newest employees at TIRR Memorial Hermann and she is delivering holiday greeting cards and HOPE to some of our most complex patients.
Annie plays an integral role in the recovery of these patients, some of whom have endured traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries and other life-altering conditions.
While Annie and her handler Tara Haas spread holiday cheer, they also assist in therapy sessions, providing remarkable physical, emotional, and psychological benefits for these patients. And it brings a smile to the faces of patient's families as well.
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