Puerto Rico Department of Health
Government of Puerto Rico
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The Puerto Rico Department of Health (PRDOH) (Spanish: Departamento de Salud de Puerto Rico) is one of the Cabinet-level agencies directly created by Article 4, Section 6 of the Constitution of Puerto Rico. It is headed by a Secretary of Health, appointed by the Governor of Puerto Rico and requiring the advice and consent of the Senate of Puerto Rico. The Secretary of Health is eighth in the line of gubernatorial succession.[1]
FormedMarch 14, 1912
Jurisdictionexecutive branch
Department executive
- Dr. Carlos Mellado López, Secretary
| Departamento de Salud de Puerto Rico | |
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| Department overview | |
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| Formed | March 14, 1912 |
| Jurisdiction | executive branch |
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Department executive |
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Child department | |
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| Website | www.salud.gov.pr |
Regions
There are seven regions of Puerto Rico as defined by the Department of Health: Arecibo, Bayamón, Caguas, Fajardo, Mayagüez, Metro, and Ponce.[2]
Agencies
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| Name in English | Name in Spanish | Abbreviation in Spanish |
|---|---|---|
| Administration of Mental Health and Anti-Addiction Services | Administración de Servicios de Salud Mental y Contra la Adicción | ASSMCA |