Melody Luttrell always knew that she wanted to work in the
medical field, but there was one small problem: a fear of blood. “I have a
habit of fainting when people have to take my blood,” she says with a laugh.
The issue eliminated some traditional career paths – but Luttrell has still
found a way to make a difference (and remain conscious) from a desk as an
office coordinator.
The 25-year-old actually applied to CoxHealth several times
before being hired: But she really wanted to work for the health system, so she
never gave up. “I’ve always really liked the care that people have here and the
fact that everyone genuinely wants to help,” she says. “I really liked that
warm, family environment.”
Her placement at the Center for Addictions especially
resonates with Luttrell. “I don’t personally have a history with substance
abuse, but I grew up with a mother formally an addict and have functioning
alcoholics on both sides of my family,” she says. “Being able to help people
make healthier decisions for themselves and their families means a lot to me,
and I’ve enjoyed celebrating their victories, big and small.”
And even though she’s only been with CoxHealth for eight
months, Luttrell has already seen those victories come through the door.
“There’s one person who I didn’t recognize the second time I saw her because
she had just gotten so much better,” she recalls. “It’s really nice to be able
to see them want to change their lives. It’s rewarding to feel like I played a
role in that.”
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