About Us

Our mission is to protect and enhance public health by objective, scientific evaluation of health risks for chemical and radiological exposure. We develop and provide health risk analyses to inform public and regulatory decision making. Statutory authority: 22 MRSA CHPT 271 section 1691 to 1695.

The program includes Environmental and Public Health Tracking Program (EPHT), Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP), Environmental Toxicology Program (ETP), and the Occupational Disease Reporting System (ODRS).

Our toll-free number in Maine is (866)-292-3474.
Our email address is EHU@maine.gov.

Staff Contact Information

Andrew Smith, SM, ScD
State Toxicologist, Director EOHP
207-287-5189

Kathy Decker,
Epidemiologist, EPHT

207-287-3218

Chris Paulu, ScD
Environmental Epidemiologist, EPHT
207-287-9932

Lisa Parker
Database Administrator, OIT

207-287-3225

Rene LeBlanc

System Group Manager, OIT

207-287-8405

Rhonda Surette
Planning and Research Associate II, EPHT

207-287-3220