[Eilert Støren, district medical officer in Meldalen]

Eilert Støren (1860-1929) was the district medical officer in an inland community in mid-Norway for 40 years. He saw the medical problems in his area in a perspective beyond the patients' immediate needs. Based on his own observations he published four major medical works; two on tuberculosis, one on nutrition and one on lues. In addition he was the author of several singular publications on various topics, and some case reports. He was a pioneer in recording the cultural history of his community and produced more than 40 publications in this field. The local museum was founded on the basis of his collections of antiquities etc. He was also politically active and had a seat on the municipal council, and held several public commissions.