Tonya Wiggins receives the August 2023 CMH TULIP Award

• 06 September 2023

Tonya Wiggins, CNA, received the August 2023 CMH TULIP Award. She is a certified nursing assistant at Citizens Memorial Hospital’s Home Care Services.

She was nominated for the TULIP Award by a patient’s friend.

“God bless Tonya for the excellent kind and warm care she offered to my friend. She was always patient and professional,” the nomination states. “She cared for [the patient] as she would have for a family member.”

About the TULIP Award

Citizens Memorial Hospital/Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation created the TULIP Award in June 2021. The award recognizes 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.