DPH keeps people healthy and communities strong. We promote the health and well-being of all residents by ensuring access to high-quality public health and healthcare services, focusing on prevention and wellness, and health equity for all.
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Who we serve
DPH keeps people healthy and communities strong. We make it safe to eat and drink in Massachusetts, we prevent illness and disease, we give children a healthy start, we help respond to emergencies, and we promote wellness and health equity for all people. DPH also oversees a wide range of healthcare-related professions and services. Information is available for residents, providers, researchers, and stakeholders.
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DPH is a an accredited health department approved by the national Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). Learn more: Public Health Accreditation.
Our bureaus and offices
- Bureau of Community Health and Prevention
- Bureau of Environmental Health
- Bureau of Family Health and Nutrition
- Bureau of Health Care Safety and Quality
- Bureau of Health Professions Licensure
- Bureau of Public Health Hospitals
- Bureau of Infectious Disease and Laboratory Sciences
- Bureau of Substance Addiction Services
- Office of Data Management and Outcomes Assessment
- Office of Health Equity
- Office of Local and Regional Health
- Office of Population Health
- Office of Preparedness and Emergency Management
- Office of Problem Gambling Services
- Privacy and Data Compliance Office
- Public Health Council
- Purchase of Service Office
- Registry of Vital Records and Statistics