Christina Truitt, Psychiatry, received the 2013 SPIRIT Award for Patient First.

Truitt strives to deliver her best to every patient at every encounter:

“Ms. Truitt is an LPC in our clinic.  She rarely takes days off, rarely is ill, and ensures she gives sufficient lead-time before cancelling clinic for ANY reason.  Ms. Truitt scheduled her vacation six months in advance.  While she was enjoying a peaceful, and well-deserved day off, a child in crisis came into the clinic with his parents.  The parents had no idea what to do with their child, and knowing that Christina was always such a help, they rushed him up to see her.  Unfortunately, she was on vacation.  The PSS called her for advice on where to send the child for urgent help, and Christina decided that it would be better for her to just come in and see the child and help him find a place herself.  She sacrificed her vacation day to help get this patient cared for immediately.  There is no better example of Patient First in my opinion.”