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A Woman's Groundbreaking Odyssey In Medicine

“Climbing Mountains” cover

Dr. Phyllis Miller grew up on a farmstead in Polk County, Tennessee.

During her career in ob-gyn medicine in this area, she became the first woman to head the Tennessee Medical Association.

Author Lynelle Mason tells that story in the biography, “Climbing Mountains.”

Ray is the host and producer of Scenic Roots, Mondays - Thursdays at 3 PM on WUTC.
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