Linda Strouss Patterson

Background

Patterson, Linda Strouss was born on February 14, 1951 in Atlanta. Daughter of William Shaw and Norma Strouss.

Education

Bachelor of science in nursing, U. Alabama, Birmingham, 1972; MSN, U. Alabama, Birmingham, 1982.

Career

Head nurse, critical care, West Alabama Medical Center, Northport, 1976-1978; assistant head nurse, intermediate care, Baptist Medical Center, Birmingham, 1978-1982; director pulmonary education and rehabilitation, Baptist Medical Center, Birmingham, 1982-1984; coordinator education for cardiac rehabilitation, Baptist Medical Center, Birmingham, 1984-1988; director cardiovascular health and education, Memorial Hospital at Gulfport, Mississippi, 1988-1992; health education specialist, associate faculty, Mississippi State University, Starkville, since 1992. Consultant to individuals on personal health, Trussville, Alabama, 1982-1983. Member of advisory board Southern Extension and Research Health Group, 1993-1994.

Achievements

• Linda Strouss Patterson has been listed as a noteworthy Health education specialist, nurse by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors American Heart Association, Gulfport, Birmingham, Starkville, since 1972. Member Southern Association Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation (president 1992-1993).

Interests

• Avocations: gardening, reading, exercise.

Connections

Married Jeffery Curtis Patterson, June 18, 1977. Children: Mary Alane, Curtis Andrew, Scott Martin.

Father:

William Shaw Strouss

Mother:

Norma Strouss

Spouse:

Jeffery Curtis Patterson

child:

Mary Alane Patterson

child:

Scott Martin Patterson

child:

Curtis Andrew Patterson