UAB CALLAHAN EYE HOSPITAL

In UAB Hospital, the Rehabilitation Services and Guest Services departments present a varied array of alternative therapies designed to mitigate discomfort, enhance morale, and support recuperation. Patients or their caregiving teams can opt for a music therapist, who provides customized live musical sessions directly at the bedside. Through a collaborative effort with the local non-profit organization Hand in Paw, the hospital facilitates pet therapy visits for qualifying patients, contingent upon medical approval and clearance from their physician. Certified therapy animals, predominantly dogs but occasionally cats, accompanied by their handlers, interact with patients to alleviate monotony, offer companionship, and provide a pleasant diversion from medical routines. Furthermore, patients can avail themselves of art therapy and massage therapy programs conducted within the confines of their rooms.