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| Formed | 1799 as the Boston Board of Health; 1995 as the Boston Public Health Commission |
| Jurisdiction | Boston |
| Headquarters | 1010 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02118 |
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| Parent agency | City of Boston |
| Website | www |
The Boston Public Health Commission, the oldest health department in the United States, is an independent public agency providing a wide range of health services and programs. It is governed by a seven-member board of health appointed by the Mayor of Boston. Its mission is to "protect, preserve, and promote the health and well-being of all Boston residents, particularly those who are most vulnerable."[1] The commission is headquartered at 1010 Massachusetts Avenue in Boston.[2]
- ^ Home page Archived April 11, 2009, at the Wayback Machine. Boston Public Health Commission. Retrieved on April 16, 2009.
- ^ "Contact Us Archived April 17, 2009, at the Wayback Machine." Boston Public Health Commission. Retrieved on April 16, 2009.