Beebe honors Michael Truitt with L.O.V.E. Letter Award

Beebe Healthcare recognized Michael Truitt as the September recipient of the Living Our Values Every Day Letter Award.

Truitt, a public safety communications officer, was awarded this recognition for saving the life of a fellow team member who was choking in the hospital. Several colleagues who witnessed the incident nominated him for this award.

“In one of our cafeterias, Mike Truitt saw a person in distress,” wrote one of the people who submitted a nomination letter. “He went up to the individual and saw that she was unable to verbally respond but motioned with her hands toward her throat that she was choking. Mike’s skills, training and calm demeanor kicked in, and he asked her to stand up so he could administer the Heimlich maneuver, which thankfully provided the results that we all hoped for.”

“Thank you, Mike, for your quick action and for providing the care that a team member needed in an emergency. You are awesome!” the letter continued. “You jumped right in to assist and we are all very appreciative for your quick assistance. You certainly did the ultimate in keeping a person safe ... by saving a life.”

Through his efforts, Truitt has demonstrated many of the Beebe values, including doing what it takes to keep everyone safe, and acting with passion and love for others to make a difference.

Awardees are announced in a surprise ceremony during which the committee visits the winner in his or her department and presents the award. Employees selected for the award receive a space in the parking garage for one month; a $100 gift card; 100 points toward Beebe L.O.V.E. Notes merchandise; 100th anniversary history book, “Two Men With a Dream: The Story of Beebe Healthcare”; a letter of congratulations and personal visit from members of the executive team; their photo added to the L.O.V.E. Letter wall plaque; a letter to the team member's director; and department recognition.