Orange County Government, Indiana
Health Department
205 E Main St Suite 9
Paoli, IN 47454
(812) 723-7112
Fax (812) 723-7117
Website: health.orangecounty59.us

WELCOME TO THE ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

The Orange County Health Department (OCHD) is dedicated to helping the residents of Orange County achieve and maintain an optimal level of wellness. We encourage an active network of public health and safety professionals, and community-based organizations to address public health issues by applying medical, scientific, and technical knowledge and experience to prevent disease and promote health.

ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH

The membership of the County Board of Health is appointed by the Orange County Commissioners, acting under authority granted in provisions of Section 424, Chapter 157, Acts of 1949, as amended by Section 12, Chapter 358, Acts of 1965. No more than four members of the seven-member board may belong to the same political party. Two members of the board must be physicians holding an unlimited license to practice medicine in Indiana. The Board of Health has the responsibility of appointing the County Health Officer. He or she must be a citizen of the United States, a resident of the local health jurisdiction and hold an unlimited license to practice medicine, and meet the minimum requirements established by the State Board of Health.


COUNTY HEALTH BOARD MEMBERS
Dr Dan O’Brien, DO - Orleans
Dr Scott Cobel, MD - Paoli
Rick Emerick – Hardinsburg
Delilah McAdams – Paoli
Pam Bond – Paoli
David Zehr, RN/NP – French Lick
Dr Brad Cooper, DVM – Paoli

HEALTH DEPARTMENT STAFF
Dr. Jose Lopez, MD – Health Officer
Amie Wilson - Office Manager / Vital Records Registrar
Kim Anderson – Sanitarian
Lora Sanders, RN – Public Health Nurse
Tammie Johnson – Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
Rita Smith – Office Assistant