Health Department Retirements

The Macon County Public Health Center has recently bid farewell to two dedicated public health employees. Linda Tyler, RN, BSN, the Nursing Supervisor for the agency, retired after 26 years of service to Macon County. Also, Margaret Sustarsic who worked as Processing Assistant retired this summer with 10 years of service. Both employees were honored with retirement receptions attended by co-workers, family members, friends, and County Commissioners. Both employees received Michael Rogers prints from the county as a token of appreciation for their years of service and dedicated work for Macon County residents. Tyler is pictured above at her July 12th reception with Commissioner Ronnie Beale and Sustarsic is pictured at her June 30th reception with Commissioner Jim Davis.

Media Release - Environmental Health Award

The Macon County Public Health Center’s Wes Bintz was recently honored by the WNC Public Health Association as “Outstanding Rookie Environmental Health Specialist of the Year”. Bintz was singled out from nominees from 29 WNC counties. Bintz was recognized for his development of a GIS digital mapping system for all new septic systems and wells in Macon County. The system provides more accurate maps for environmental health specialists, septic system installers, realtors, well drillers, and the public. It is anticipated that these maps will be available on the county’s website in the near future. The WNCPHA began making this award only eight years ago and Bintz is the second Environmental Health Specialist to receive the award from Macon County.