Boston Public Health Commission

As Boston’s health department, we offer over 40 programs and services including family and child health, recovery services, and emergency shelter. Find more health information and learn about our work below.

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Boston Public Health Commission is the country’s oldest health department. We envision a thriving Boston where all residents live healthy and fulfilling lives. To accomplish this, we work in partnership with communities to protect and promote the health and well-being of all Boston residents, especially those impacted by racism and systemic inequities.

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Contact

617-534-5395
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1010 Massachusetts Avenue
2nd Floor

Boston, MA 02118
United States
Monday - Friday: 9 am - 5 pm
Media Inquiries

If you are a reporter or member of the press, email communications@bphc.org or call 617-534-3127.

For Boston EMS inquiries, please call 857-360-1355 or email media@bostonems.org.
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Be Aware of Phone Scams

Recently, residents have received calls displaying our phone number and asking about prescription medication. Please know Boston Public Health Commission will never call you about prescription medication.

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Free Vaccine Clinics

Find a clinic near you

Services

Find services that support the health and well-being of you and your loved ones. From family and child health to substance use and recovery services, we’re here for you.

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Stay Active at the South End Fitness Center

Our gym and pool are open seven days a week. Stay active with our weight and cardio equipment available to gym members.

Report noise

If you have a noise complaint, you can report it to the appropriate authority using the “Who to Contact” section.

Get help accessing health insurance and referrals to health and social services

We offer free, confidential, multilingual health information and referral services.

Topics

Learn about a variety of public health topics from infectious diseases and mental health to the health of our homes and environment.

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Wastewater Monitoring

We monitor the presence of viruses like flu, COVID-19, measles, and RSV in Boston’s wastewater.

Cancer Early Detection and Survivorship

The Chronic Disease Prevention and Control division addresses inequities in cancer outcomes for Boston residents.

COVID-19 Dashboard

This dashboard provides information and trends of COVID-19 in Boston.

Events

Health Data and Dashboards

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About the Commission's Work

Our Health Equity Agenda

Jobs and Internships

Bids and RFPs

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Did you get a call or mailing from us?

We are currently calling and mailing residents about the Boston Child Health Study. This is a legitimate survey conducted by our teams at Boston Public Health Commission and partners at ICF. Learn more.

Be Aware of Phone Scams

Recently, residents have received calls displaying our phone number and asking about prescription medication. Please know Boston Public Health Commission will never call you about prescription medication.

If you ever receive a call from someone claiming to be Boston Public Health Commission, you can always hang up and call us back at 617-534-5395 to verify the call.