Department of Public Health

Web Site:

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