The Boston Public Health Commission, the country’s oldest health department, is an independent public agency providing a wide range of health services and programs.
The Commission’s more than 40 programs are grouped into six bureaus: Child, Adolescent & Family Health; Community Health Initiatives; Homeless Services; Infectious Disease; Recovery Services; and Emergency Medical Services.
Programs & Services:
- Recovery Services
- Children’s Health
- Emergency Services and Preparedness
- Health Access
- Racial Justice and Health Equity
- Healthy Eating and Active Living
- Healthy Homes and Environment
- Homelessness
- Infectious Diseases
- Mental and Emotional Health
- New and Expecting Parents
- Outreach, Education and Training
- Physical Health
- Sexual Health
- Teens
- Tobacco
- Violence Prevention