Janet Godshall, RN, of the Women's Health department of Beaver Dam Community Hospitals, wrote an essay that caused her to be recognized by the 2008 Employee Pride program.
Godshall helps moms and babies learn to breastfeed and work with any challenges and specialized breastfeeding situations that arise.
In her essay she wrote: "I LOVE my job!! Each time I work with a mom and baby, complete a project, finish a stack of follow-up telephone calls, or discuss a case with a health care provider, I know I made the right decision to return to school to become a lactation consultant and registered nurse."
Godshall joined 75 other health care employees from across the state at the 2008 Wisconsin Health Care Employee Pride Program recognition dinner at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells. The program, sponsored by the Wisconsin Hospital Association is designed to celebrate the health care workforce and recognize their contributions to the health of their communities, according to WHA President Steve Brenton.
"People who work in hospitals are among Wisconsin's most dedicated and valuable employees. It takes special people to care for others and our communities are richer, safer and healthier places to live because of these professionals," Brenton said. "Whether they are on the front lines, or supporting those who deliver patient care, every health care employee helps improve the health status in the community where they live and work."
Employees were asked to describe what led them to choose an occupation in health, and why they decided to work in a hospital. Hundreds of health care employees submitted essays. A committee at each health care facility selected the winning essay and that person was honored at the banquet May 1.