Christie Clinic is proud to recognize Kristi B., Katy Scheiding, APN, FNP-BC and Rafael Ruggieri, MD, FACS as the recipients of the 2026 Mission Awards.
The Mission Awards honor individuals who exemplify Christie Clinic’s commitment to delivering caring and compassionate healthcare while demonstrating excellence in patient care, service and team member engagement.
This year’s recipients are:
Team Member Mission Award
Kristi B.
Department of Business Services
Advanced Practice Provider Mission Award
Katy Scheiding, APN, FNP-BC
Department of OB/GYN
Physician Mission Award
Rafael Ruggieri, MD, FACS
Department of General Surgery
Through their compassion, dedication and commitment to excellence, Kristi, Katy and Dr. Ruggieri make a meaningful difference in the lives of Christie Clinic patients, the Clinic and the communities we serve. Each recipient represents the values at the heart of Christie Clinic’s mission and serves as an example of the exceptional people who make that mission possible.
Christie Clinic congratulates Kristi, Katy and Dr. Ruggieri on this well-deserved recognition and thanks them for their continued service to our patients and communities.