Department of Public Health (DPH)

DPH promotes the health and well-being of all residents by ensuring access to high-quality public health and healthcare services, and by focusing on prevention, wellness and health equity in all people.

Contact Us

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Address

250 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02108
directions 

Phone

Main (617) 624-6000
TTY/TDD (617) 624-6001

Online

Contact form 

Fax

(617) 624-5206

Who we serve

DPH regulates, licenses and provides oversight of a wide range of healthcare-related professions and services.  Additionally, the Department focuses on preventing disease and promoting wellness and health equity for all people. Information is available for residents, providers, researchers and stakeholders.

What do you need help with?

Featured services

DPH Bureaus and Programs 
DPH Commissioner’s Office 
DPH Resources 

More services

Department of Public Health Public Records 
Working at DPH  
Massachusetts responds to the opioid epidemic 
Women, Infants, & Children (WIC) Nutrition Program 
Nursing Licenses 
Ordering a Birth, Marriage, or Death Certificate 
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Upcoming Events

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