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www.mass.gov/dph/Organization Chart
Mission:
The Department of Public Health believes in the power of prevention. We work to help all people reach their full potential for health. The department ensures 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 and work to empower communities to help themselves. The department protects, preserves and improves the health of all the Commonwealth's residents.Governing Laws:
Statutes
- MGL C. 17 S. 1-17
- Department of Public Health
- MGL C. 111 S. 1-220
- Department of Public Health
- MGL C. 13 S. 9B,10A
- Boards of Registration
- MGL C. 13 S. 11B-C-E
- Boards of Respiratory Care, Physician Assistants and Perfusionists
- MGL C. 13 S. 13-15D;
- Board of Registration in Nursing
- MGL C. 13 S. 19-21
- Board of Registration in Dentistry
- MGL C. 13 S. 22-25
- Board of Registration in Pharmacy
- MGL C. 13 S. 73-75
- Board of Registration of Nursing Home Administrators
- MGL C. 13 S. 98-100
- Board of Registration of Genetic Counselors
- MGL C. 90 S. 24,24D,
- First and Second Offender Programs for Operating Under the Influence
- MGL C. 94 S. 1-328
- Inspection and Sale of Food, Drugs
- MGL C. 94B S. 1-10
- Hazardous Substances
- MGL C. 94C S. 1-48
- Controlled Substances Act
- MGL C. 111B S. 1-13
- Alcoholism Treatment and Rehabilitation
- MGL C. 111C S. 1-24
- Emergency Medical Services System
- MGL C. 111D S. 1-13
- Clinical Laboratories
- MGL C. 111E S. 1-18
- Drug Rehabilitation
- MGL C. 111F S. 1-21
- Hazardous Substances
- MGL C. 111G S. 1-6
- Early Intervention Services
- MGL C. 111H S. 1-48
- Low Level Radioactive Waste Management
- MGL C. 111I S. 1-7
- Woman, Infants and Children Program
- MGL C. 111J S. 1-8
- Alcohol and Drug Counselors
- MGL C. 111K S. 1-11
- Catastrophic Illness in Children
- MGL C. 111L S. 1-10
- Biotechnology
- MGL C. 94C S. 1-28
- Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Manufacturer Conduct
- MGL C. 112 S. 61-65E
- Boards of Registration
- MGL C. 112 S. 227-233
- Board of Registration for Genetic Counselors
- MGL C. 176O S. 13-16
- Office of Patient Protection
Regulations
- 105 CMR
- Department of Public Health
- 234 CMR
- Board of Registration in Dentistry
- 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
- 270 CMR
- Board of Registration of Genetic Counselors