(NewsNation) — DeAnn Gallatin, an oncology social worker at Kettering Health Main Campus and its cancer center, was recognized at a Cincinnati Bengals game for her 40-year career of going above and beyond for patients and co-workers.
Over the course of her career, Gallatin co-ran a brain tumor support group and played a huge role in launching a program called CLIMB (Children’s Lives Include Moments of Bravery), which is a six-week program that helps kids cope with having a loved one battling cancer.
“I have just been privileged to be with patients as they’re going through some of their hardest times, and have the most wonderful coworkers and support from all of my leadership,” Gallatin told NewsNation’s Markie Martin on “Morning in America” Monday. “It’s just been, it’s been an amazing career.”
People are what drew Gallatin to this line of work in the first place.
“I love people, and I love to hear their stories,” she said.
Since she can remember, she said she has always wanted to help people, especially through some of the toughest times in their lives.
Gallatin helped bring the CLIMB (Children’s Lives Include Moments of Bravery) program, which was developed by the Children’s Tree House Foundation, to Kettering Health. Through the program, she has been able to work with kid and help them cope with difficult situations.
“We focus on a feeling each week, and it’s skills that they’re going to be able to use through their life,” she said.