Puppy love for busy DC nurses - WTOP Morning Headlines - Friday, May 12, 2017

What do hardworking nurses want during National Nurses Week? MedStar Washington Hospital Center found the answer at the end of a leash. For the first time, three therapy dogs roamed the hospital halls especially for the nurses on Thursday. See photos and video. [Logo](#) MORNING HEADLINES - May 12, 2017 [mobile-header-ad]( [alt text here]( [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [Puppy love for busy DC nurses]( What do hardworking nurses want during National Nurses Week? MedStar Washington Hospital Center found the answer at the end of a leash. For the first time, three therapy dogs roamed the hospital halls especially for the nurses on Thursday. See photos and video. 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