Department of Public Health | Mass.gov

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.

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Address

250 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02108

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Phone

Main (617) 624-6000

TTY/TDD (617) 624-6001

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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.

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DPH Bureaus and Programs

DPH Commissioner’s Office

Public Health Council

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Department of Public Health Public Records

Women, Infants, & Children (WIC) Nutrition Program

Massachusetts responds to the opioid epidemic

Medical Use of Marijuana Program

Department of Public Health Resources

Featured Topics for Department of Public Health

Health Care Licenses

Health Care Facility Licensure

Vital Records for the Public

Environmental Exposure Topics

Recent news & announcements from Department of Public Health

Press Release

Massachusetts public health officials raise West Nile virus risk level to moderate statewide

8/21/2018 Department of Public Health

Residents urged to take precautions to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes
Press Release

Department of Public Health taking steps to keep job-related injuries from leading to opioid misuse

8/08/2018 Department of Public Health

Construction workers at greatest risk for opioid overdose deaths, report finds.
Press Release

Department of Public Health awards $6 million to Massachusetts communities for tobacco control and prevention

8/06/2018 Department of Public Health
Press Release

Department of Public Health launches campaign to highlight the dangers of vape pens and e-cigarettes

7/11/2018 Department of Public Health

Educating parents on the new look of nicotine addiction
Press Release

Department of Public Health issues fish advisory for the Lower Mystic River area in Boston, Chelsea, Everett, Revere, and Somerville

7/10/2018 Department of Public Health
Press Release

Department of Public Health releases mandated state study of marijuana use

6/29/2018 Department of Public Health

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