July 2026 Honoree

Bethany Cooke, RN

  • Stormont Vail Health
  • Topeka
    ,
    KS
    ,
    United States
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I’m the wife of an active-duty military member. I experienced a very rough pregnancy recently and ended up going into labor at 36 weeks and 6 days. Bethany Cooke happened to be on shift every time I was admitted for observation and, thankfully, when I went into labor. She held my hand through my contractions and coached me through his birth when it was time. She hugged me as I cried, assuring me that I was doing enough as a returning mom of a 20-year-old. She checked on me so often, making sure I never felt alone during everything, and I can never say thank you enough. Being alone in the city, I needed Bethany more than she knew. I pray any alone mom in the birthing center has the pleasure of meeting her and having her as their cheerleader before, during, and after birth. We are beyond grateful!

Thank you, Bethany, for your exceptional compassion, advocacy, and dedication to your patients. You truly make a difference.

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