On Nov. 9, the first assistance dog training center campus in the country connected to a healthcare system opened on Baylor Scott & White Health's Kinkeade Campus in Irving, Texas.
The aim of the Canine Companions for Independence campus is to provide highly trained assistance dogs and ongoing support cost-free to individuals with physical and developmental disabilities — including children and veterans — who qualify through the application process.
The nine-acre campus features indoor and outdoor training areas, dormitory rooms, kennels, a veterinary clinic and a grooming area.
"We have a long history of innovation and collaboration, and we are proud to add this moment to that history," said Joel Allison, CEO of Baylor Scott & White Health. "We are now the first healthcare system in the country to open a facility like Kinkeade Campus. This is another example of how we're working to take care of the total patient — it's part of our population health mission."
To check out a video of some of the Canine Companions pups being trained, click here.
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