Buckeye Paws
At OSU, we look past the known—and explore the new. Enter Buckeye Paws. The Wexner Medical Center launched the initiative on March 6, 2020, to provide the university with an innovative animal-assisted therapy program. With trained therapy dogs and certified specialists, educators engage with Buckeye Paws to help improve the mental health of students, faculty, and other staff.
There is just something about a dog’s presence that calms people, brightens their mood, and allows them time to decompress, even if only for a quick moment. When I get a surprise visit from Shiloh or Brienne it is the best part of my day! Thank you Buckeye Paws!
Kristina Layton MS, RN Director of Nursing – Medical-Surgical Department
By partnering with certified teams and highly-trained dogs, educators model how to participate in compassion-driven care.