MAHB

Empowering Health Boards Across Massachusetts

Discover how we support and strengthen local health boards to ensure healthier communities across the state. Gain access to essential resources, innovative training, and a unified advocacy voice to tackle public health challenges. Together, we can promote a culture of well-being, ensuring all community members receive the support they need to thrive while empowering your board to make informed decisions and drive impactful initiatives across Massachusetts.

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Our Mission and Commitment

The Massachusetts Association of Health Boards (MAHB) is dedicated to empowering local health boards by providing essential resources, education, and advocacy. Our mission is to ensure that boards of health have the tools they need to effectively manage public health responsibilities, from disease prevention to environmental protection. We are committed to fostering a collaborative environment where health boards can thrive and make a significant impact on community well-being.

Since our inception, MAHB has been at the forefront of supporting Massachusetts boards of health. We offer a range of programs designed to enhance the capabilities of health officials, ensuring they are well-equipped to address the diverse challenges of public health. Our commitment extends to providing technical assistance, facilitating educational opportunities, and advocating for policies that benefit public health across the state.

Our Services

Explore the comprehensive services we offer to support health boards in Massachusetts.

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Educational Workshops

Our educational workshops provide health board members with transformative learning experiences designed to enhance their skills, build confidence, and foster collaboration in addressing public health challenges across Massachusetts.

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Programs

Our programs enhance local health boards' effectiveness by providing innovative tools and essential resources to support public health initiatives and improve community well-being in Massachusetts.

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Guides & Resources

At MAHB, we create customized guides resources that enable Boards of Health to effectively navigate the changing public health landscape and promote community well-being across Massachusetts.

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Technical Assistance

We provide essential technical assistance to local health boards to empower them in effectively tackling public health challenges, offering expert guidance and support that enhances community health management and fosters innovative solutions.

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Latest News

FY 2025 Sample Regulation Restricting the Sale of Nicotine Products

Apr 2, 2025 | Legal Guidance, Tobacco Control, Top

Please find a template for the Regulation of the [city/town] Board of Health Restricting the Sale of Tobacco Products. Simply click on the pdf to download a copy. Final Model...

Register for the 2025 Annual MAHB Certificate Program

Feb 18, 2025 | Certificate Program, Certificate Program, Legal Guidance, Supporting Local Public Health, Top, Training

2025 Session Theme - Public Health Law Topics for Boards of Health and Health Departments OPEN TO ALL BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS AND STAFF IF YOUR TOWN IS A MEMBER OF A SHARED...

MAHB Guidance on the Effects of SAPHE 2.0 on Local Public Health

Jan 13, 2025 | Legal Guidance, SAPHE 2.0, Top

As Enacted and Signed on November 15, 2024 G.L. c. 111 §27D As Amended December 1, 2024 This information is being provided for educational purposes only and is not to be...

Our Impact in Numbers

MAHB’s public health courses, programs and technical assistance serve the 351 towns and cities in Massachusetts, providing essential resources and training to local boards of health and health departments.

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Empowering Boards of Health

Joining the Massachusetts Association of Health Boards enhances your local health board's capabilities while connecting you with a dedicated network of professionals committed to community health.

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