Local Health Officers

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LOCAL HEALTH OFFICER
The Local Health Officer role has been in Maine statue since 1885, but only a few years ago was it reactivated by the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention. The role of the LHO, as stated in the LHO Training Handbook (2013) is to “monitor and respond to immediate needs and trends in health risks to individuals or the community.” The Maine CDC considers the LHOs the eyes and ears for public health at the local level. LHOs are trained in their role as community resources and are interested is gaining experience by working with town officials on health and safety issues.

The Maine Center of Disease Control & Prevention (Maine CDC) maintains a searchable listing of Maine’s Local Health Officers. Click the link below to search for your town’s Local Health Officer:
State of Maine Local Health Officer Search

Online resources for Local Health Officers can be found below:
Local Health Officer Handbook 
Maine Division of Public Health Resources