# Facility Dogs in Hospitals: A New Form of Comfort

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Podcast: [Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/durham-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7569659)
Published: 2026-05-23T13:04:06+00:00
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