Bureau of Climate and Environmental Health has a broad mission of protecting against a variety of environmental exposures and environmental health concerns, including
epidemiologic and
toxicological health assessments as well as the impacts of climate change. BCEH monitors
beaches,
water,
fish,
wildlife,
air quality,
soil and other areas for
lead,
mercury,
radiation and other
contaminants. The bureau also investigates likes between environmental factors and ailments such as
asthma and
lupus.
Center for Health Information, Statistics, Research and Evaluation monitors the health status of state residents through collecting information on
births,
deaths,
marriage records, newly
diagnosed cases of
cancer, injuries,
occupational conditions and illnesses, and health
behaviors.
Bureau of Laboratory Sciences provides public health testing services, and supports training and quality of in-state laboratories (hospital and private). This bureau is poised for
emergency response to
biologic and
chemicalterrorism.
State Laboratory Institute houses two bureaus which provide diagnostic testing and
vaccine production.
Public Health Library system consists of five individual
libraries whose purpose is to serve the educational and research needs of public health professionals, health care providers and citizens. This department also maintains the archives of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
Office of Emergency Medical Services promotes statewide
emergency medical services through the coordination of local EMS and first responders.
Office of Healthy Communities works to coordinate existing interdepartmental community health efforts, eliminate health disparities among population groups, and expand the reach of public health programs.
Office of Multicultural Health promotes the health and well being of
racial and
ethnic minority communities throughout the Commonwealth coordinates the
translation of
written materials throughout the department.
Office for Pharmacy Services establishes up to date clinical pharmacy practices, assures full regulatory compliance, implements and maintains pharmacy
software and provides for all aspects of pharmacy services to public sector in a cost-effective and clinically responsible manner.