U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

Description

THE DEPARTMENT INCLUDES MORE THAN 300 PROGRAMS, covering a wide spectrum of activities. Some highlights include: * Health and social science research * Preventing disease, including immunization services * Assuring food and drug safety * Medicare (health insurance for elderly and disabled Americans) and Medicaid (health insurance for low-income people) * Health information technology * Financial assistance and services for low-income families * Improving maternal and infant health * Head Start (pre-school education and services) * Faith-based and community initiatives * Preventing child abuse and domestic violence * Substance abuse treatment and prevention * Services for older Americans, including home-delivered meals * Comprehensive health services for Native Americans * Medical preparedness for emergencies, including potential terrorism.