Beebe L.O.V.E. Letter Award honors Dr. Michael Kalil

Beebe Healthcare recognized Michael Kalil, DO, as the November recipient of its Living Our Values Every Day Letter Award.

A hospitalist in the intensive care unit, Kalil was awarded this recognition for going above and beyond to make a difference for a patient and his wife.

Unfortunately, one of Kalil’s patients was in very serious condition. After the patient’s wife was contacted about the severity of the situation, she replied that she couldn’t get to the hospital because she was unable to drive in the dark.

“Hearing this, Dr. Kalil assisted in arranging for the police to bring the patient’s wife to the hospital,” said Danielle Funk, a nurse who submitted the nomination letter. “Shortly after her arrival, the patient passed peacefully with his wife by his side.”

Kalil’s quick, creative and compassionate thinking enabled the patient’s wife to have the opportunity to say goodbye to her husband.

Through his efforts, Kalil has demonstrated many of the Beebe values, including building trusting relationships with compassion and kindness, 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 their 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.