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.

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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.

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DPH Commissioner’s Office

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Department of Public Health Public Records

Working at DPH

Public Health Council

Massachusetts responds to the opioid epidemic

Women, Infants, & Children (WIC) Nutrition Program

Nursing Licenses

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Recent news & announcements from 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
Press Release

Baker-Polito Administration Awards Nearly $1 Million in First Responder Naloxone Grants

6/28/2018 Office of Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito
Press Release

State public health officials announce season’s first West Nile virus positive mosquito sample

6/26/2018 Department of Public Health

Residents urged to use bug spray to avoid getting bitten
Press Release

Opioid-related overdose deaths continue to decline in Massachusetts

5/22/2018 Department of Public Health

For the first three months of 2018, opioid-related overdose deaths declined by an estimated 5 percent over the first three months of 2017.

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Upcoming Events from Department of Public Health

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