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The Mission of the Lorain City Health Department

The Lorain City Health Department is comprised of a staff of professionals technically trained working towards protecting the environment and promoting the health and welfare of the citizens of Lorain.

Health Districts
Section 3709.01 of the Ohio Revised Code, divides the State of Ohio into health districts.  Each city constitutes that which is known as a "city health district".  The organizational structure of the Lorain District Municipal Board consists of two parts;  a Board of Health and its staff.

Board of Health
The Board of Health is the governing body for the health district under Ohio law.  The Board has authority to hire staff, develop programs, and is required to enforce specific sections of the Ohio Revised Code and Rules of the Ohio Public Health Council.  The Board may make such orders as are necessary for its own government, for the health of the public the prevention or restriction of disease, and the prevention, abatement, or suppression of nuisances.  There are five members on the Board of Health who donate their time for the betterment of the health of our residents.  Members are appointed by the Mayor with the approval of City Council to serve for a period of five years,  one member appointed or re-appointed each year.  Board meetings are held on the third Wednesday of every month, special meetings are called when urgency dictates.

To view the meeting minutes from the Lorain Health Department Board meetings, click here.

To view the Lorain City Health Department organization chart, please click here.



Lorain City Health Dept.
1144 West Erie Avenue
Lorain, Ohio 44052
Ph: (440) 204-2300
Fax: (440) 246-6894
Office Hours:
Mon. - Fri. 8:30am - 4:30pm
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