• The Department of Health and Human Services is a federal department dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of US citizens.

  • The Department is also responsible for promoting research in social services, medicine and public health.
  • It has 11 operating units and over 100 programs in various agencies.
  • In addition to providing social services, HHS also runs programs related to social services, civil rights, and healthcare privacy.
  • The two most prominent divisions of HHS are the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).