Every hospital stay is better with a @ohsudoernbecher Hospital Facility Dog by your side. 🦮💕 Just ask 14-year-old, theater lover Lily who enjoyed a snuggle with Casey this week.
At @ohsudoernbecher we know nurses are the backbone of patient care — well, alongside our very important canine cuddlers, of course. Casey and Darby are wagging their tails off for #NursesWeek, celebrating their incredible colleagues with a big, paw‑some high five. 🐾
Nurses, you do the real magic. Happy Nurses Week to our favorite humans — thank you for every smile, snuggle, midnight check‑in, and heroic act you perform daily.💙
This month, we had the privilege of joining partners and hospital leaders from around the country at the annual @childrensmiraclenetwork Elevate Conference — and the highlight came when our very own Dr. Dana Braner was selected from leaders at 170 CMN hospitals to receive the 2026 CMN US Impact Award, honoring his unwavering dedication to pediatric healthcare. 🏆 Seeing his leadership celebrated on a national stage was a proud moment for all of us.
The celebration didn’t stop there... CMN President and CEO Aimee Daily (@behindtheballoon ) took the stage wearing Khovny’s Doernbecher Freestyle 21 sneakers as she introduced Dr. Braner’s award, sharing Khovny’s NICU journey, the #DBFreestyle program in partnership with @nike , and the powerful impact it continues to have on kids and families. 👟⚕️
Dr. Braner’s influence on children’s health is felt every single day at Doernbecher, and this recognition reflects the heart he brings to his work. He also presented during a conference session on philanthropic investment in pediatric care — earning a standing ovation. 👏 And of course, @dogsofdoernbecher Darby was right there to cheer him on.
Moments like these — when Doernbecher’s stories, people, and programs are recognized nationally — speak to the extraordinary community that makes this hospital so special. 💞
This sweet little moment was captured by mom @chey_anderson17 of Everest’s first time meeting @dogsofdoernbecher Darby. 🦮💕
Hospital Facility Dogs bring a lot of joy to families and comfort in stressful situations. We’re happy to have our furry friends here for them.
“We couldn’t wait for them to meet, it was so special,” mom said.
Everest and her family have had a long journey in our NICU & PICU, but staff have continually made the stay one to remember. Whether it’s playing dress up, singing songs, a motorized car (!! 🚗 💨) or cute decorations for baby Ev, we hope the next adventure of bringing her home is the best yet! 🏡❤️
@ohsudoernbecher ’s Hospital Facility Dog Darby reminds us to appreciate the small things - like soaking up the sunshine, taking it easy, and stopping to smell the flowers. 🌻🌷🪻🌞
IN A CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL VERY, VERY NEARBY… an out‑of‑this‑world birthday adventure took place! 🚀✨ Our hero Malcom just celebrated his 16th birthday — and it was nothing short of cosmic. 🌟
As Malcom is a huge Star Wars fan, everyone joined in to make the Force strong with this birthday celebration…even Darby-Wan Kenobi.
Malcom brought the bravery, the smiles, and the Jedi‑level excitement — and the whole hospital crew was honored to be part of his mission. A legendary birthday for a legendary kid. 🌌✨
a dog a day keeps the doctor away, is that the saying? 🦮🤭💕@ohsudoernbecher Hospital Facility Dog Casey is always ready to see patients. She even got to hang with Simon after his appointment.
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