health officer
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of health officer
First recorded in 1855–60
Example Sentences
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The inspection took place in October 2025, when a senior environmental health officer and a public protection officer visited the premises.
From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026
The elderly, children and people with underlying health conditions are most at risk, Victoria chief health officer Caroline McElnay told reporters.
From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026
Dr. Kismet Baldwin-Santana, health officer for San Mateo County, shared in a statement that she’s “deeply saddened” by the loss and recommends people take preventative measures like vaccines to avoid future deaths.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2026
Satna's chief medical and health officer Manoj Shukla said children with multiple transfusions are considered high-risk and are routinely screened for HIV.
From BBC • Dec. 19, 2025
After the Revolution, in a time of epidemics, he was chosen health officer of Boston, and coroner of Suffolk County.
From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
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