Health Officer

The position of Local Health Officer (LHO) began in 1885 and is a term established by Maine Statute.  Each Maine town is required by state law to have a LHO whose primary responsibilities include:

• Acting as a health resource to the town
• Assisting in the resolution of health-related issues
• Investigating complaints and enforcing findings/rulings
• Reporting to the Board of Selectman on the town’s health status
• Reporting to Maine Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and/ or DHHS any perceived or substantiated health issues