Sherman the Shorkie is a registered Animal-Assisted Therapy dog and an American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen®. It’s well-known (and scientifically proven) that interaction with a gentle, friendly pet has significant benefits. Animal-assisted therapy improves patients’ mental, physical, social and emotional functioning with the aid of animals. Children also respond to the unconditional love and patience provided by therapy dogs. Besides building skills, therapy dogs help children increase self-esteem and motivation.
Where you can find Sherman:
- 4th Wednesday of the month | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Advocate Christ Medical Center Outpatient Pavilion, 8th Floor Infusion (4440 W 95th, Oak Lawn)
- If you are receiving treatment during this time, please let your nurse know you would like to see Sherman.
- 4th Wednesday of the month | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | GCC Clubhouse at Advocate Christ Medical Center Outpatient Pavilion (4440 W 95th, Oak Lawn)
- Open visit time at the GCC Clubhouse to anyone wishing to play.
- 3rd Wednesday of the month | Lurie Cancer Center at Northwestern Medicine
- Open visit time for oncology healthcare providers in the Galter Pavilion and Prentice Women’s Hospital. For more information, email alivernasco@gildasclubchicago.org.
- Weekly at the Downtown Clubhouse (537 N. Wells)
- Sherman is often at the Downtown Clubhouse and he always loves seeing our members for play time and pets. For more information, email bradfordnewquist@gildasclubchicago.org.