Pet Visitation

A growing number of studies show that animals contribute to physical health including lowered blood pressure, reduced anxiety levels and even better survival rates for people with heart disease. This program offers an opportunity to have visits from certified pet therapy teams or the patient’s pet.

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Fee: None

Current Schedule

Therapy Team Visits: Occur randomly on weekdays and weekends.

Visit from a Patient's Pet: A handout that outlines procedure is available. Please contact patient's nurse if interested in arranging this visit.

Contact: Mary Horan 860.456.6766

If you are interested in learning how to become part of this program and are already certified as a pet therapy team, please call 860.456.6766.

  • Locations

    Windham Hospital
    112 Mansfield Ave
    Willimantic, CT 06226

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    Center for Women's Health
    7A Ledgebrook Drive
    Mansfield Center, CT 06250

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  • Contact Us

    Integrative Medicine at Windham Hospital:
    860.425.3877

    Center for Women's Health at Mansfield Center:
    860.456.7237
    Contact: For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 860.456.6002, press option 5, and leave a message. Our licensed acupuncturist will return your call.
    Contact: For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 860.456.6002, press option 5, and leave a message. Our licensed acupuncturist will return your call.
    Contact: For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 860.456.6002, press option 5, and leave a message. Our licensed acupuncturist will return your call.

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