Department of Public Health

Web Site:

www.mass.gov/dph/

Organization Chart

Mission:

The Department of Public Health believes in the power of prevention. The Department works to help all people reach their full potential for health. The Department ensures that the people of the Commonwealth receive quality health care and live in a safe and healthy environment. The Department builds partnerships to maximize access to affordable, high quality health care. The Department is especially dedicated to the health concerns of those most in need. The Department empowers communities to help themselves. The Department protects, preserves, and improves the health of all the Commonwealth's residents.

Governing Laws:

Statutes

MGL C. 176O S. 13-16

Office of Patient Protection

MGL C. 13 S. 9B,10A

Boards of Registration

MGL C. 13 S. 11B-C-E

Board of Respiratory Care

MGL C. 13 S. 13-15D

Board of Registration in Nursing

MGL C. 13 S. 19-21

Board of Registration in Dentistry

MGL C. 13 S. 22-25

Board of Registration in Pharmacy

MGL C. 13 S. 73-75

Board of Registration of Nursing Home Administrators

MGL C. 13 S. 98-100

Board of Registration of Genetic Counselors

MGL C. 90 S. 24,24D,

First and Second Offender Programs for Operating Under the Influence

MGL C. 112 S. 61-65E

Boards of Registration

MGL C. 94B S. 1-10

Hazardous Substances

Regulations

105 CMR

Department of Public Health

234 CMR

Board of Registration in Dentistry

243 CMR

Board of Registration in Medicine

244 CMR

Board of Registration in Nursing

245 CMR

Board of Registration in Nursing Home Administrators

247 CMR

Board of Registration in Pharmacy

261 CMR

Board of Respiratory Care

263 CMR

Board of Registration of Physician Assistants

267 CMR

Board of Registration of Perfusionists