KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -
Sept. 16, 2015 -
PRLog -- East Tennessee Children's Hospital introduces Steven Godbold as its vice president of operations. Godbold was chosen for the job after a nationwide search. He has served as CEO of Niswonger Children's Hospital in Johnson City since 2010.
Godbold will oversee multiple departments at Children's Hospital including Respiratory Care, Security, Laboratory, Neurology Lab, Sleep Medicine, Food and Nutrition Services, Environmental Services, Materials Management, Lean Process, Information Systems, Radiology, Pharmacy and Engineering.
"I am 100% invested in pediatric healthcare and advancing the care of children in our community," said Godbold. "I began focusing on pediatrics in 2000. I didn't have children at that time. When you see sick children in the hospital it makes you want to go home and hug and kiss your own. Looking at my two young daughters now makes me want to work that much harder to create a system where no child falls through the cracks when it comes to health and well-being."
Children's Hospital President and CEO, Keith Goodwin, said Godbold's drive and passion to care for children and families helped him rise to the top of the list of qualified candidates for the job. He added, "We are thrilled that Steven is joining East Tennessee Children's Hospital. His experience, coupled with knowledge of East Tennessee, makes him a perfect fit with our leadership team."
Godbold replaces Rudy McKinley who is retiring after more than 27 years of service to Children's Hospital.
For more information, please visit East Tennessee Children's Hospital on the web at
https://www.etch.com
