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MISSION
We believe in the power of prevention. We work to help all people reach their full potential for health. We ensure that the people of the Commonwealth receive quality health care and live in a safe and healthy environment. We build partnerships to maximize access to affordable, high quality health care. We are especially dedicated to the health concerns of those most in need. We empower our communities to help themselves. We protect, preserve, and improve the health of all the Commonwealth's residents.Web Site:
http://www.mass.gov/dph/
Governing Laws:
Statutes
| MGL C. 17 s. 1-3 | Department of Public Health |
| MGL C. 94 s. 1-328 | Inspection and Sale of Food, Drugs and Various Articles |
| MGL C. 94C s. 1-47A | Controlled Substances Act |
| MGL C. 111 s. 1-219 | Public Health |
| MGL C. 111B s. 1-13 | Alcoholism |
| MGL C. 111C s. 1-24 | Emergency Medical Care |
| MGL C. 111D s. 1-13 | Clinical Laboratories |
| MGL C. 111E s. 1-18 | Drug Rehabilitation |
| MGL C. 111F s. 1-20 | Hazardous Substances Disclosure |
| MGL C. 111G s. 1-6 | Early Childhood Intervention Services |
| MGL C. 111H s. 1-48 | Low Level Radioactive Waste Management Act |
| MGL C. 111I s. 1-7 | Women, Infants, and Children Program |
| MGL C. 111J s. 1-8 | Alcohol and Drug Counselors |
| MGL C. 111K s. 1-11 | Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund Commission |
| MGL C. 112 s. 1-9B | Registration of Physicians and Surgeons |
| MGL C. 112 s. 9C-9K | Physician Assistants |
| MGL C. 112 s. 23R-23BB | Licensing of Respiratory Therapists |
| MGL C. 112 s. 24-36 | Registration of Pharmacists |
| MGL C. 112 s. 36A-36D | Licensing of Persons Engaged in the Sale, Distribution or delivery,at Wholesale,of Drugs or Medicines |
| MGL C. 112 s. 37-42A | Registering and Licensing stores for transacting retail drug business |
| MGL C. 112 s. 43-53 | Registration of Dentists |
| MGL C. 112 s. 74-81C | Registration of Nurses |
| MGL C. 112 s. 108-117 | Registration of Nursing Home Administrators |
| MGL C. 112 s. 211-220 | Registration and Licensing of Perfusionists |
| MGL C. 112 s. 227-233 | Registration of Genetic Counselors |
| St. 2005 C. 111L S. 1-10 | Biotechnology |
| St. 2006 C. 170 S. 1 | Board of Genetic Counselors |
Regulations
| 105 CMR | Department of Public Health |
| 234 CMR | Board of Registration in Dentistry |
| 243 CMR | Board of Registration in Medicine |
| 244 CMR | Board of Registration in Nursing |
| 245 CMR | Board of Registration in Nursing Home Administrators |
| 247 CMR | Board of Registration in Pharmacy |
| 261 CMR | Board of Respiratory Care |
| 263 CMR | Board of Registration of Physician Assistants |
| 267 CMR | Board of Registration of Perfusionists |