Monte Uses Service Dogs in Child Treatment  Polly a  Black Labrador has been helping patients at the  Children’s Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM). -Photo by Montefiore By Rachel McCallen, Montefiore Hospital Bronx Voice April 18, 2024 BRONX - A 23-month-old Black Labrador named Polly has joined the Child Life Team at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM), to support young patients during hospitalizations and medical appointments.  Certified Child Life Specialists (CCLS) assist children through medical play, helping them understand their illness, cope with procedures, and achieve their health goals. Polly is kicking off her new job at CHAM during Child Life Month, which is dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the vital role of CCLS in supporting young patients. “Child Life is a specialty that has evolved over the past 100 years and uses a variety of tools to educate and support children through some of the most trying times of their young lives,” said Meghan D.