Employee Spotlight - Paige Kahn, DANC
Paige Kahn, DANC
Helping patients navigate the emotional, financial and psychosocial aspects of diabetes is the most rewarding part of the job for Paige Kahn. We recently spoke with her about her career and what Women's History Month means to her.
What is your job title here at EAH? How long have you been with EAH?
I am an RN and a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. I have worked at East Alabama Health (EAH) for just over 20 years.
What inspired you to pursue your current job/career?
I was actually finishing a degree in health administration when I made the decision to pursue a nursing degree. I realized that nursing just fit my personality. I am a caregiver by nature; I felt most comfortable when I was making someone else more comfortable. I found my way to diabetes education in 2012, and it has been the perfect fit. I get to use an advanced knowledge of diabetes to help patients and caregivers understand the disease on their terms. And I also get to help them navigate the emotional, financial and psychosocial aspects of a very complicated disease, which is the most rewarding part.
What accomplishments are you most proud of?
I am proud of receiving and maintaining my certification as a diabetes care and education specialist so I can provide a high level of care. And I am proud of my 20 years of service at EAH, which has been an amazing organization to work for. But I think I am most proud of watching my three children grow and mature. I have been able to tackle the challenge of both motherhood and my career due to the support of my family and friends.
Who is a person in women's history (whether personally known to you or someone universally known) that has influenced you and who you are today?
There are so many amazing women that have contributed to the betterment of our country and world throughout history. But honestly, the woman I most want to emulate and remember is Mother Teresa. Her level of dedication to, and compassion for, the poor and marginalized can teach us all about human dignity and value. She was not afraid to stand up for her calling, and she loved deeply. My favorite quote from her is, “Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.”