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Elizabeth Henry Walling
Public Health Director
The Estill County Board of Health is pleased to announce that Elizabeth Henry Walling has been selected as the new Public Health Director of the Estill County Health Department.
“I am honored to be chosen as Public Health Director and am excited for the opportunity to continue to serve my community.” Walling said. “I appreciate the faith the Estill County Board of Health is placing in me to serve in this role and look forward to working with our residents, local health care providers and community leaders to continue to improve the overall health of Estill County.” Walling replaces Tim Gould, who retired in May of this year after nearly 27 years of service at the Estill County Health Department.
Walling brings more than 19 years of healthcare leadership and community health experience to this position. Prior to joining the Estill County Health Department, Walling served as Vice President of Operations at Mercy Health- Marcum and Wallace Hospital where she oversaw strategic planning, outpatient operations, marketing, community relations, and numerous grant funded health programs and projects. Walling earned her master’s degree in health care administration from Indiana Wesleyan University and her bachelor’s degree in health care administration from Eastern Kentucky University. Walling has also actively served on numerous community-based boards, including the Estill County Development Alliance, Project HOME, KY ASAP (Alcohol and Substance Abuse Policy), West Irvine Family Resource Center Advisory Board, and the Estill County Board of Elections.
The search for the Estill County Health Department’s new leader was led by the Estill County Board of Health. “We, as a board, are excited to welcome Elizabeth to our Health Department and look forward to supporting her in her new role”, said Tina Pasley Caroland, Board Chair.
My name is Lacey Lainhart, I work as an Ongoing Home Visitor for the H.A.N.D.S. Program. I am the mother of 3 girls, I love working with our community and visiting our young families and watching them grow.
I am Carolyn Taulbee, RN
I have been the HANDS Supervisor for the last year and have been a nurse for 28 years. I love the HANDS program and working with the families in our program. I am the proud Mamaw of 7 grandchildren and live in Estill County.
My name is Teresa, I work in the HANDS program. I have been serving families for 17 years. In my free time, I enjoy painting, floating in my pool, spending time with my family, friends and hanging out with my crazy cat Cream!
My name is Shannon, I am the maintenance man; I have worked here for 12 years. When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my family and riding my motorcycle. I also love to collect hot wheel cars and listen to music on my back porch.
My name is Mandy, I have been a nurse at the Estill Co Health Department since 2017. I have worked in Public Health for the last 10 years, and prior to that I worked as a Nurse in Emergency Medicine. I love working with the public and most of all my patients. I am currently the Nursing Supervisor, Certified Lactation Consultant, Reportable Disease Nurse, Harm Reduction Coordinator, and MCH Coordinator. In my spare time, I love spending time with God, my husband, my kids, and my three amazing grandchildren. I also love working in my shop making quilts, shirts, bags, and much more!
Candie McMaine, BS
Public Health Services Supervisor
Registered Sanitarian
Preparedness Coordinator
I love spending time with my family. My favorite pastimes are watching Kentucky Basketball and Alabama Football with my family and cooking for my family and friends.
My name is Brittany, and I work in the front office at ECHD, I also work behind the scenes on social media to keep you up to date. When I am not at my desk, I enjoy spending time with my family.
My name is Whitney, I have worked at the Health Department for 5 years. I graduated from EKU with a BS in Public Health. I am the WIC Coordinator and Local Registrar. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and friends.
My name is Rhonda and I am the Account Clerk III in Administration
I have been married for 32 years and have 3 children.
I live on a farm and love animals. I have a boxer, Memphis, and have a love for horses. I love spending time with my family and friends and love going to the lake
