Welcome to public health. We are the nation's first health department and trace our roots back to 1799, when Paul Revere was named Boston's first health officer. Back then, the board of health was formed to fight a potential outbreak of cholera. Taking innovative strides to save lives, health officials posted signs on lampposts, held meetings and led an early-day public information campaign to reduce deaths due to cholera, a highly preventable disease.
Two hundred years later, that tradition of prevention continues through the Boston Public Health Commission. While we are the country's oldest health department, we pride ourselves on having some of the most innovative services for our residents. Described as "the most activist arm of city government," by the Boston Globe, the Commission has a vigorous commitment to the health of Boston.
Take a look at some of our exciting programs - we have services and information that touch every Boston resident.
The Boston Public Health Commission is a political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts created pursuant to the Boston Public Health Act of 1995, G.L. c. 111 App. ยง 2-1. Our Executive Officer for purposes of G.L. c. 258 is Dr. Barbara Ferrer.
Two hundred years later, that tradition of prevention continues through the Boston Public Health Commission. While we are the country's oldest health department, we pride ourselves on having some of the most innovative services for our residents. Described as "the most activist arm of city government," by the Boston Globe, the Commission has a vigorous commitment to the health of Boston.
Take a look at some of our exciting programs - we have services and information that touch every Boston resident.
The Boston Public Health Commission is a political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts created pursuant to the Boston Public Health Act of 1995, G.L. c. 111 App. ยง 2-1. Our Executive Officer for purposes of G.L. c. 258 is Dr. Barbara Ferrer.
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Enrollment for Uninsured Residents
The Mayor's Health Line is a free, multi-lingual service that can help residents sift through the new health insurance requirement paperwork, select the right program, and then help with each step of the application process.
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BPHC's You Tube Channel
The mission of the Boston Public Health Commission is to protect, preserve, and promote the health and well-being of Boston residents, particularly those who are most vulnerable.
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Health Click
Podcast series about health topics facing the city of Boston.
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Get Healthy Campaign
Mayor Menino and the Boston Public Health Commission are taking new steps aimed at addressing the public health threat of obesity in Boston.
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Women and Families Division Annual Celebration
Celebrate Success with MOM's Project, Entre Familia and the Boston Consortium of Services for Families in Recovery.
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