DHHS
DHHS or the Department of Health and Human Services is a department of the U.S. government with the goal of protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services. Its motto is "Improving the health, safety, and well-being of America".
History[edit | edit source]
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) was created as the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW) on April 11, 1953. In 1979, the Department of Education Organization Act was signed into law, providing for a separate Department of Education. The Department of Health and Human Services officially became the Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) on May 4, 1980.
Structure[edit | edit source]
The Department is composed of the Office of the Secretary and 11 agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Functions[edit | edit source]
The Department of Health and Human Services oversees various agencies that focus on the health of citizens and the provision of human services. These include public health, food and drug safety, grants for health and human services programs, and health insurance.
See also[edit | edit source]
- Public Health Service
- Health Resources and Services Administration
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
- Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
References[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
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