MRI Fundraising Campaign Off to a Great Start
Marcia Gossard - Director of Communications and Marketing
College of Veterinary Medicine
Advance Newsletter
Meet Mr. Bear: One of thousands of patients that has been helped because of MRI
Marcia Gossard - Director of Communications and Marketing
More than a Machine. To our patients, MRI is a life saver.
Marcia Gossard - Director of Communications and Marketing
Earlier in this issue you read about Mr. Bear, an Australian Sheppard-Rottweiler that received life-saving brain surgery. Mr. Bear is one of thousands of patients who have been helped because of MRI. But after 18 years of dedicated service to our patients, the lifespan of our MRI machine is quickly approaching its end.
As we look to the future of patient care, a new MRI cannot wait. » More ...
Meet Scout: One of thousands of patients that has been helped because of MRI
Marcia Gossard - Director of Communications and Marketing
When "Scout," a 9-year-old German Shepherd mix, walked into the WSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital, he went to work right away. Calm and obedient with friendly eyes and a large scar across the top of his head, he lies down on the mat his owner, Anne Hensley, puts down for him. She kisses his head, and he watches her as she sits down. Scout is a therapy dog. » More ...
Cancer Treatment Saves Police Service Dog
Marcia Gossard - Director of Communications and Marketing
In early 2007, Corporal Tim Baulkham of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, or RCMP, knew something wasn't right with his partner. Police Service Dog "Jack," a black lab and 7-year veteran on the force, had been losing weight and fur, and was not his usual energetic self. After a visit to a local veterinarian, Jack was referred to the WSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital. An MRI revealed what appeared to be a very large pituitary tumor. » More ...