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Learn about the history, organization, and functions of the federal agency that protects the health and provides essential human services in the U.S. The web page covers the department's programs, budget, leadership, and components such as the Public Health Service and the Food and Drug Administration.
Learn about the history, organization, and mission of the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS), a collection of federal agencies and a uniformed service. The USPHS is part of the Department of Health and Human Services and has nine operating divisions, including NIH, FDA, and CDC.
Learn about the agency that provides health and human services to qualified Texans, such as Medicaid, SNAP, and long-term care. Find out how it is organized, what benefits and services it offers, and how it differs from other related agencies.
Learn about the history, duties, and current secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, which advises the president on health matters and oversees 11 agencies. See the list of secretaries from 1953 to 2021, including Xavier Becerra, the first Hispanic person to hold the post.
ONC is a division of HHS that leads national health IT efforts and supports the Triple Aim of improving care, health, and costs. Learn about ONC's mission, history, leadership, and initiatives on health information exchange, standards, incentives, privacy, and governance.
The agency oversees health care, social services, public assistance and rehabilitation programs in California. It consists of various departments and boards, such as the California Department of Public Health, the California Department of Health Care Services, and the California Office of the Patient Advocate.
EOHHS oversees 11 state agencies and the MassHealth Program, which provide services for Medicaid, child welfare, public health, disabilities, veterans, and elders. The current Secretary of Health and Human Services is Kathleen E. Walsh, appointed by governor Maura Healey in 2023.
Human services is a field of study that aims to meet human needs through applied knowledge, prevention and remediation of problems, and social change. It involves working at all levels of society and advocating for the autonomy and well-being of individuals, families and communities.