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Initiatives

Office of Public Health and Science (OPHS)
OPHS is a cornerstone for delivery of public health services.
      Healthcare Personnel Initiative to Improve Influenza Vaccination Toolkit

Office of Minority Health (OMH)
The federal focal point for addressing the health status and quality of life for racial and ethnic minority populations in the US.
      OMH Campaigns and Initiatives

Office on Women’s Health (OWH)
Strives to improve the health of American women by advancing and coordinating a comprehensive women’s health agenda throughout HHS.
      OWH Programs

Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP)
Leadership, coordination and policy development for public health and prevention activities.
      ODPHP Projects

Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP)
Supports, strengthens and provides leadership to the nation’s system for protecting volunteers in research that is conducted or supported by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
      OHRP Public Outreach

Office of HIV/Aids Policy (OHAP)
Primary clearinghouse for all HHS efforts in the area of HIV/Aids.
      OHAP Resources

Office of the Surgeon General (OSG)
America’s chief health educator – the role of the Surgeon General is to protect and advance the health of the nation.
      OSG Priorities

President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports (PCPFS)
An advisory committee of volunteer citizens who advise the President through the Secretary of HHS about physical activity, fitness and sports in America.
     PCPFS Programs