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ALT An overhead, close-up shot of a smiling woman with reddish-brown hair reclining on pillows in a hospital setting. She holds a tiny, premature newborn baby against her chest for skin-to-skin contact, also known as kangaroo care. The baby is wearing a white knit cap and has medical tubing taped to their face. Thick breathing tubes and medical wires rest on the woman's gray sweater.

ALT A smiling toddler with reddish hair in a high ponytail and purple glasses is cradled in the arms of a smiling, bearded man with a shaved head. The child, wearing a yellow t-shirt, reaches her hand toward the camera. The man is wearing a dark blue textured shirt. They are in front of a white cinderblock wall.

ALT A young toddler with red hair in a high ponytail wearing pink pajamas crouches on a concrete porch, holding a tiny orange pumpkin. The porch is decorated for autumn with two large orange pumpkins in the foreground, potted yellow and red chrysanthemums, a wooden chair, and a green folding chair, all set against a red brick house with a white front door.

ALT An eye-level, medium shot depicts two smiling young women standing in front of a cafe with a sign reading "Louis and Marilyn Hurwitz Cafe." The woman on the left is wearing a blue t-shirt with "University Dance Marathon" and "31" printed on it, as well as a yellow visitor badge that reads "Kaelyn." Her short brown hair is styled in a pixie cut. The woman on the right is wearing a patterned medical scrub top, black pants, and glasses. The background is a bright, modern interior with tiled floors and a bakery display case visible in the background.

ALT An eye-level, medium shot shows a smiling person with short brown hair, wearing a blue hoodie and black pants, sitting on a speckled gray floor and hugging a golden retriever. The retriever lies on its side, wearing a green vest that reads "ASK TO PET ME" with a dog graphic and "Canine Assistants." The person's left hand rests on the dog's back while their right arm wraps around its neck. The background features a light brown wooden cabinet, a beige examination table, and medical equipment in what appears to be a clinic or hospital setting.

ALT An overhead shot shows a young girl lying in a hospital bed, surrounded by colorful plush toys, as she gently strokes a golden therapy dog. The dog wears a green vest with a patch that reads "University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital" and a yellow bandana around its neck. The girl is smiling with her eyes closed, looking comforted.

ALT A high-angle shot shows a patient lying in a hospital bed with a therapy dog resting beside her. The patient, a young woman, lies on her back with a blanket pulled up, her head resting on a pillow. Standing over the bed is a woman in scrubs, leaning in to assist. A tan dog wearing a vest sits on the bed next to the patient, with its paw held by the healthcare worker. The bed features a white headboard and control panels, with a medical chart attached to the foot of the bed. The room is dimly lit, with soft lighting from overhead fixtures and medical equipment.

ALT An close-up, angled shot shows a woman holding a premature baby while reading a book titled "NIC Zoo" aloud. The baby is wearing a light cream-colored sweater with purple details, has medical tubes on their face, and is asleep with their eyes closed. The woman, shown in profile with blonde hair and glasses, wears a light purple shirt and holds the book open in her hands.

ALT An eye-level shot captures a woman and a man in a hospital room reading to a newborn. The woman is seated in a light green armchair, holding the baby with her left arm while looking down with a smile. She has light brown hair, wears glasses, and is dressed in an olive-green shirt. The baby, asleep in a patterned light-blue onesie with a small nasal cannula taped to its cheek, is cradled in her arm. To her right, the man, wearing a grey t-shirt and having brown hair and a beard, holds a children’s book open with both hands, smiling as he looks towards the book. His right arm is extended, showing his hand gripping the edge of the colorful book. The background includes a wood-paneled wall with red electrical outlets and a light-green privacy curtain on the right.

ALT An eye-level shot captures a young man and woman sitting together in a hospital room, looking down lovingly as the man reads a colorful children's book to a swaddled newborn baby cradled in the woman's arms. The woman sits in a green armchair wearing a grey Iowa shirt and holds the baby close, smiling warmly. Beside her, the man, wearing a yellow t-shirt and grey shorts, sits on the armrest and holds the open book. Medical outlets and cords are visible on the wood-paneled wall behind them.

ALT A close-up shot captures a man and a woman in a NICU room standing beside an incubator. The woman, with long brown hair, smiles as she reads a colorful children's book to a sleeping newborn in the crib. The man wears a black cap and t-shirt, and gently rests his hand on the swaddled baby’s chest. The newborn is swaddled in a white blanket, with medical tubes on their face and hands. In the background, medical monitors and hospital equipment are visible.

ALT An overhead, close-up shot captures a young child sleeping soundly in a hospital crib under purple-hued lighting. The child, with light brown hair, lies on their side with a thumb in their mouth, resting on a white pillow. They are wearing a red t-shirt and are partially covered by a light blue blanket and a bright blue Baby Shark blanket. Their left arm, fitted with a black-and-white medical arm board secured with straps, is extended across their body, with an IV line running under their shirt. A plush Mickey Mouse toy rests near their head.

ALT A group of six people—four adults and two children—stand together smiling in a brightly lit hallway with black walls and yellow accents. On the left, a man wears a black t-shirt that reads "KID CAPTAIN" and grey shorts. Next to him, a man in a grey t-shirt stands behind a young girl who wears a grey t-shirt, a gold chain necklace, and a VIP pass. In the center, a young boy wears a black "KID CAPTAIN" t-shirt, a yellow cap, and black shorts while holding an American football. Beside him stands a woman wearing a black t-shirt and ripped blue jeans. On the right, a man wears a black "KID CAPTAIN" t-shirt and blue jeans. They all wear VIP passes around their necks. The hallway features yellow strip lighting along the base of the walls and large yellow letters on the right wall that read "SMART".

ALT A young, blonde boy sits sideways on a beige medical examination chair while receiving a breathing treatment. He wears a gray Nike t-shirt and black Nike athletic shorts. A gloved hand in a light-colored medical gown holds a white plastic nebulizer mouthpiece up to the boy's mouth. The boy leans forward slightly with his lips sealed around the device. His left hand rests on the chair beside him, and a white hospital band is visible on his right wrist. The background shows clinical medical equipment, including a soap dispenser and hand sanitizer on the wall.

ALT An close-up, angled shot shows a man with short brown hair and a beard, wearing a purple shirt, leaning over a newborn baby in a hospital incubator. The baby is wrapped in a light blue blanket and has medical tubes on their face and a pacifier nearby. The man has his hand, adorned with a blue hospital band, gently resting on the baby. Various medical machines and monitors are visible in the background.
















