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Willie the pony treats hospital patients with medicine for the soul

NPR | By Ida Lieszkovszky
Published November 1, 2026 at 5:25 PM EST

Sometimes hospitals invite special guests to come visit patients in an effort to boost spirits. One "mane" attraction at an Ohio hospital is Willie Nelson- the pony.

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Ida Lieszkovszky