Mike McCarty, concierge, named July 2025 CMH TULIP Award winner

TULIP Awards
• 27 August 2025

Mike McCarty, a concierge at the Kerry & Synda Douglas Medical Center at CMH, was named the July 2025 CMH TULIP Award winner.

McCarty was nominated by a patient who praised his kindness and willingness to go above and beyond.

“I moved to Missouri last November. I'm so very happy with CMH and all the doctors, nurses and other staff,” the patient wrote in the nomination letter. “For instance, last week I took the OATS bus, and I wasn't sure which building my appointment was at. The driver dropped me off at the Douglas Building, but I soon found out my appointment was actually at the main hospital. I am a disabled senior citizen, and I wasn't sure what I was going to do.

“Well, Mike, the very nice gentleman in the lobby who welcomes people and helps them in so many ways, actually helped me into a wheelchair and pushed me all the way to the hospital. What a delightful man he is. I am overjoyed with his kindness. What a great human being.”

About the TULIP Award

Citizens Memorial Hospital/Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation created the TULIP Award in June 2021 to recognize outstanding caregivers who assist in direct patient care.

TULIP stands for Thoughtful, Unforgettable, Lasting Impact on Patient Care. The award committee selects one honoree each month.

The TULIP Award is given in conjunction with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing. Nominate a patient caregiver for the CMH TULIP Award.