VP of CoxHealth Procedure Operations Tina Lehr Talks Learning and Leadership

On her vision for the role
“A big piece is making sure the community has the accessibility to schedule procedures and follow-up appointments, all the way from the clinic piece through the hospital to the post follow-ups. We work as a united team on both the hospital and the clinic side, really meeting the patient’s needs where they need it.”

On why CoxHealth has been the right fit
“It’s truly the culture of this facility that has kept me here. When I walk through the hallways, these people are my family. I’ve created relationships with multiple different areas. I know who to go to whenever I have a question or a physician has a question. It truly is the people who bring me back day in and day out. My goal is to retire here. I’m here for the 
long haul.”

On advice for her younger self
“Don’t be afraid to try new things. God gave me two ears and one mouth, and the reason why He gave me two ears is to get other people’s input and truly listen to what they have to say.”

On what excites her most about her future
“I want to learn something new every single day. I want to be challenged. I’m not one who wants to come into a job and just coast and be comfortable. And the leadership team that has been built, they’re going to give me exactly that. I knew within the first two months of taking this role, I’m right where I’m supposed to be. I’m excited to learn and do better every day.”

Tina Lehr is the new VP of Procedure Operations for CoxHealth as of May 2025.