General information
I am a doctor by profession. I have long-term experiences in everyday practice as well as in directing Estonia’s health care. I value our living environment, both physical and mental, because our health depends on it. Every one of us deserves evidence-based information to prevent illness and learn about treatment options. High quality and accessible medical help close to home should be the standard.
Electoral district:
Seniority in days:
500
Date of birth:
18.06.1952
Place of birth:
Kuressaare, Estonia
Family:
Married, one daughter
Education:
Saaremaa Co-Educational Gymnasium (former Kingissepa Secondary School) 1970;
University of Tartu, medicine (equivalent to Master’s degree) 1976.
University of Tartu, medicine (equivalent to Master’s degree) 1976.
Career:
Viljandi Central Hospital, gynaecologist 1977–1978;
Tartu University Hospital, Haematology and Oncology Clinic, doctor, Head of Department 1978–1986, Women’s Clinic, Chief Doctor 1986–1996;
Minister of Social Affairs 1996–1999;
Health Protection Inspectorate / Health Board, Director General 1999–2017.
Tartu University Hospital, Haematology and Oncology Clinic, doctor, Head of Department 1978–1986, Women’s Clinic, Chief Doctor 1986–1996;
Minister of Social Affairs 1996–1999;
Health Protection Inspectorate / Health Board, Director General 1999–2017.
Party affiliation:
Estonian Coalition Party 1994–1999;
Estonian Reform Party 2017–
Estonian Reform Party 2017–
Membership in representative bodies:
Tartu City Council 1993–1996, Kuressaare City Council 2005–2009, Saaremaa Rural Municipality Council 2017–2021 (Chairman)
Other activities:
Estonian Sexual Health Association, Estonian Gynaecologists’ Society, Association of Estonian Islands
Hobbies:
cooking, reading, music, travelling