Essentia Health Looking for Volunteer Pet Therapy Teams

After reading a hospice nurse’s memoir about end-of-life care, Kala Pedersen was compelled to sign up as a hospice volunteer with Essentia Health. Meeting with the program supervisor, Pedersen mentioned that she loved spending time with her dog, Cruz. It sparked an idea — the pup was likely an excellent candidate for pet therapy and, eventually, could accompany Pedersen on […]