Gerry Whitcomb receives December L.O.V.E. Letter Award

Beebe Healthcare recognized Gerry Whitcomb, a member of the facilities team, as the December Living Our Values Every Day Letter Award recipient. Last year, a task force of Beebe Healthcare team members met over multiple months to examine exceptional patient experiences and create a system of values followed by every team member when performing at his or her best.

Beebe Healthcare team members have pledged to live these values every day. As patients or visitors at Beebe, community members may see these value statements posted. Beebe invites patients and visitors to help them be mindful of these values as they care for patients and their family members.

Whitcomb was nominated by Frank Molino, security manager at Beebe. Molino recalled a time when Whitcomb went the extra mile for the facility to protect team members, patients and visitors. Whitcomb showcased the Beebe values of doing what it takes to keep everyone safe. Whitcomb is well known around the medical center for his upbeat personality and his willingness to go above and beyond. During this year's annual Toys for Tots toy drive, Whitcomb again donated a brand-new bike. It is his 19th year doing so.

Rick Schaffner, RN, executive vice president and COO of Beebe Healthcare; Catherine C. Halen, vice president, human resources; and Angel Aguilar, director of facilities, were on hand to make the presentation and congratulate Whitcomb.

Winners are announced in a surprise ceremony in which the committee visits the winner in his or her department and presents the award. Employees selected for the award receive a parking space in the parking garage for one month; a $100 gift card; 100 points toward Beebe L.O.V.E. Notes Merchandise; a letter of congratulations and personal visit from Schaffner; their photo added to the L.O.V.E. Letter wall plaque; and a letter to the team member's director and department recognition.

For more information, go to www.beebehealthcare.org/our-values or call 302-644-2900.