06/20/2026
Congratulations to our June 2026 Heart of Gold recipients, nominated by their colleagues:
Justin Brief | Information Technology
Kristen Goodrich, RN | Cooper 6 North
An excerpt from Justin's nomination:
"Justin never hesitates to jump in and help. He is incredibly knowledgeable, responsive, and always focused on finding a solution. Whether it’s a server problem, phone malfunction, phone tree update, or a simple greeting change, Justin takes the time to make sure everything is working as it should. Our ability to care for patients truly starts with them being able to reach us, and without a reliable phone system, our practices simply couldn’t function. Justin’s behind-the-scenes dedication makes a real difference every day, and his support allows our team to stay focused on providing the best possible care to our patients."
An excerpt from Kristen’s nomination:
"Kristen took a late-night shift admission. As the patient’s wife was preparing to leave, Kristen asked if she knew her way. She stated she was not very familiar with Covenant, so she offered to walk her. Kristen could tell she was starting to look uncomfortable, and the visitor said she couldn’t remember where she parked. Kristen walked her to the parking lot and was able to help her locate her car and send her safely on her way. Kristen routinely sees her patients as a whole being, taking the time to care for their needs but also the needs of their family. Kristen deserves this award for the compassionate care she provides every shift and for the exceptional nurse she is and the impact she has at Covenant HealthCare."
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At Covenant HealthCare, it’s the people who make our organization truly exceptional. The Heart of Gold Award honors employees who go above and beyond in service excellence and who consistently live out our mission, vision, and WE CARE Values. 💛