First Ambassador of 2025 ‘truly embodies what it means to be a team player’

Jan. 17, 2025 -- Chris Cohee just recently changed positions at Reid Health. After five years serving as a patient placement clerk in Nursing Administration, he's now moved to a role as an audiology assistant.

Those he worked most closely with in his previous position will miss his always-positive demeanor and the way he has of making the day a bit brighter for everyone around him.

"One of Chris's best qualities is how easy he is to work with," one person said. "He's approachable, friendly, and always willing to help. People genuinely enjoy working with him because he creates such a welcoming atmosphere. His efforts make a big difference in keeping everyone on the same page and working together."

"Chris does this while being friendly and caring to everyone he talks to and sees," another co-worker said. "He truly shows Reid's values every time he works!"

That's not by accident. Reid's Ambassador for the month of January says he's pushing to always improve himself and do the best he can in whatever he does.

"Knowing I'm a direct influence on patients' experience always keeps me excited to do my best," Cohee said. "I enjoy seeing other people be happy and being able to improve others' lives.

"No matter how small, every encounter a person has throughout the day affects them, and I want people to leave any experience they have with me having a positive outlook."

Cohee is studying business administration at Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, Indiana. He has about a year left before earning his degree, and once he's done, he'd like to continue his career in healthcare.

"I'm not entirely sure of my end goal yet, but I've enjoyed working in healthcare and would like to do something here if I could," Cohee said. "I originally came to Reid because I'd known people who worked here, and they all had good things to say. When I shadowed for the role of patient placement clerk, everyone was kind and welcoming.

"I've enjoyed my time here. Everyone you talk to is nice and supportive of each other. Even when you talk to strangers you haven't met yet from other departments, they're kind and it's like you already know them."

"Knowing I'm a direct influence on patients' experience always keeps me excited to do my best. I enjoy seeing other people be happy and being able to improve others' lives. No matter how small, every encounter a person has throughout the day affects them, and I want people to leave any experience they have with me having a positive outlook." -- Chris Cohee, Reid Health's January Ambassador

A Richmond native, Cohee is the oldest of six children. In his free time, he enjoys playing disc golf, spending time with friends playing Dungeons & Dragons, hanging out with his family, and playing the ukulele, guitar, and bass.

"Chris truly embodies what it means to be a team player, and we're lucky to have him," a co-worker said. "He absolutely deserves this recognition for all he does to make Reid a better place."