Department of Public Health (DPH)

Department of Public Health

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

Submit a 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 would you like to do?

Top actions & services

DPH Bureaus and Programs 
DPH Commissioner’s Office 
Public Health Council 

More actions & services

Department of Public Health Public Records 
Women, Infants, & Children (WIC) Nutrition Program 
Massachusetts responds to the opioid epidemic 
Medical Use of Marijuana Program 
Working at DPH 
Department of Public Health Resources 

Featured Topics

Health Care Licenses 

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Health Care Facility Licensure 

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Vital Records for the Public 

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Environmental Exposure Topics 

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