Health Officer for the Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County

Charles "Chuck" Henry 

Charles (Chuck) H. Henry
Health Officer
Department of Health Sarasota

Mr. Henry has served with the Florida Department of Health since 2002 and assumed his current role, as the DOH-Sarasota Health Officer, in 2011. Prior to working for the Department, Mr. Henry served for twenty-four years in the U. S. Navy, service that included combat medical support to U. S. Marine forces as a Hospital Corpsman, and service as a Commissioned Officer in the Medical Service Corps.   

Mr. Henry holds an undergraduate degree from Southern Illinois University and a Master of Public Administration, (Health Care Administration) from Troy State University. He is a graduate of the National Environmental Public Health Leadership Institute, an active member of the Florida Public Health Association, and a Past President and current Board Member of the Florida Environmental Health Association.   

Mr. Henry is proud to serve his community as a public health leader and advocate.