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CAROLE MARTIN |
| After graduation from Tyner, I attend nursing school at
Erlanger Hospital. After graduating from Erlanger, I went on to
the University of Tennessee in Knoxville where I received my BSN.
I then moved to Panama City, Florida where I worked at the Bay County
Health Department. I was married, but am now divorced, hence I
took back my maiden name. I moved from Panama City in 1974 and started
working for the Tennessee Department of Health where I was Nursing
Supervisor and later Director of an Appalachian Child Health and
Development Project. This is probably the most interesting job I
have held. It was a home visiting program in the rural Appalachian
areas in East Tennessee. I met a lot of very unique people during
this time. I later became a District Administrator for three
health departments. In 1981 I received my Masters in Public Health
from the University of Tennessee. I am now Director of Patient
Care Services for the East Tennessee Regional Health Office and serve 15
counties surrounding Knox County. I am also the Public Information
Office for the Region. This has taught me how difficult news media
is to deal with when there is something happening like West Nile virus
around. I truly love public health work. I have now been
with Public Health in Tennessee for 28 years. I am serving as
President of the Tennessee Public Health Association for 2001-2002 which
is keeping me very busy. On a personal note, I live in Talbott which is a small community in Hamblen County about 38 miles from my office in Knoxville. I don't mind the drive as I enjoy living in the country. I am very active in the Talbott Cumberland Presbyterian Church where I am a soloist with the choir. I do not have any children; however, I have a Cocker Spaniel, a Scottie and two cats keeping me company; another of the joys of country living. The year 2000 was not great for me. I was diagnosed with cancer August of 2000 and underwent chemotherapy and radiation to the mouth and neck which has left me with strange taste buds and a dry mouth. I have been cancer free for the past 18 months, so I think I have it conquered. It sure changes your perspective on life. |
