PERSONNEL: MARTIN CERTIFIED AS ASTHMA EDUCATOR

Mary Martin, of Allergy Partners, P.A., 23 Doctors' Park, Cape Girardeau, has received a diploma from the National Asthma & Respiratory Training Centre designating Martin as a certified asthma educator.

To receive certification, Martin had to complete a six-month study course in asthma care, and pass a two-day test, which was given at Duke University in Raleigh-Durhan, N.C.

She completed her studies under Dr. Michael E. Critchlow and Dr. Janna M. Tuck, of the Mississippi Valley Allergy & Asthma Associates.