What is the mission of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services?

The mission of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is to enhance the health and well-being of Americans by providing for effective health and human services and by fostering strong, sustained advances in the sciences, underlying medicine, public health, and  social services.

At the Department, our number one priority will always be to protect the health of all Americans and provide essential human services,  especially for those who are least able to help themselves.

Learn More: 

• HHS Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives - FY 2007-2012

• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Strategic Plan - FY 2007-2012

• Agency Financial Report
• Budget Performance Highlights (PDF - 65 pages)

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