HHS Departments

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

Improves access to healthcare services for those uninsured, isolated, or medically vulnerable

Indian Health Service (IHS)

Provides American Indians and Alaskan Natives with comprehensive health services by developing and managing programs to meet their health needs

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Supports biomedical and and behavioral research in the United States and abroad, conducts research in its own laboratories and clinics, trains promising young researchers, and promotes collecting and sharing medical knowledge

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA)

Improves access and reduces barriers to high-quality, effective programs and services for individuals who suffer from or are at risk for addictive and mental disorders as well as for their families and communities

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

Combines oversight of the Medicare program, the federal portion of the Medicaid program and State Children’s Health Insurance Program, the Health Insurance Marketplace, and related quality-assurance activities

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Ensures that food is safe, pure, and wholesome; human and animal drugs, biological products, and medical devices are safe and effective; and that electronics that emit radiation are safe.

Administration for Children and Families (ACF)

Promotes economic and social well-being of families, children, individuals, and communities through educational and supportive programs in partnerships with states, tribes, and community organizations.

Administration for Community Living

Ensures access to community support and resources to meet needs of older Americans and people with disabilities.

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)

Supports research designed to quality and patient-safety, reduce healthcare costs and medical errors, and broaden access to essential services

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)

Prevents exposure to toxic substances and the adverse health effects and diminished quality of life associated with exposure from waste sites, unplanned releases, and other sources if environmental pollution.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Protects the public health of the nation by providing leadership and direction in the prevention and control of diseases and other preventable conditions, and responding to public health emergencies.