May 2026 Honoree
Ariel Goodpaster, BSN, RN
Ariel was with me through all of the stages of my birth experience - from checking in at 36 weeks with preeclampsia, she really guided and supported me through the induction process when I was struggling to dilate and with the painful cervical exams. She supported me through my fear of a C-section and the recovery afterward. She went above and beyond to help me recover and make sure I felt comfortable.
Our daughter was placed in the NICU from birth, and my husband and I both have struggled emotionally through it. She offered us so much comfort and peace of mind during that time. She gave us endless reassurance and did everything she could to make us comfortable. When I cried, she comforted me. She remained positive and gave us so much hope in our time of distress. She gifted us a book for NICU parents, which meant so much to us. She did not have to love us and support us as much as she did; she made our entire experience hopeful. We could never thank her enough.
Our daughter was placed in the NICU from birth, and my husband and I both have struggled emotionally through it. She offered us so much comfort and peace of mind during that time. She gave us endless reassurance and did everything she could to make us comfortable. When I cried, she comforted me. She remained positive and gave us so much hope in our time of distress. She gifted us a book for NICU parents, which meant so much to us. She did not have to love us and support us as much as she did; she made our entire experience hopeful. We could never thank her enough.
Thank you, Ariel, for your exceptional compassion, advocacy, and dedication to your patients. You truly make a difference.
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