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Call to Action from Secretary Sebelius

In reflecting on the events of September 11^th, 2001, Secretary Sebelius calls for health professionals to consider enlisting in the Medical Reserve Corps, especially in light of this year's flu season.

New Web Site Streamlines Food Safety Information for Consumers

The site provides food-related information from federal agencies in one place, including alerts on life-saving recalls and tips on how to safely handle food. Consumers can sign up to receive email alerts and news feeds on recalled or potentially unsafe food.

New Guidance for Child Care and Early Childhood Programs

New federal guidelines released to help child care and early childhood programs respond to influenza during the 2009-2010 influenza season.

Child Care and Early Childhood Guidance

Technical Report for State and Local Public Health Officials and Child Care and Early Childhood Providers

2009 Flu Prevention PSA Contest

Our Expert Panel picked the finalists, but you choose the winner!

Vote everyday from August 29th through September 16th on your favorite video and help decide which PSA is the most effective. The winner gets $2,500 and is featured on national television. See Contest Details

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September 11, 2009
Secretary Sebelius Releases $33 Million in ARRA Funds to Train Health Professionals

HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced awards totaling $33 million to expand the training of health care professionals. More...

September 11, 2009
Statement by Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director, National Institute of Allergy and Infections Diseases, NIH, Regarding Early Results from Clinical Trials of 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccines in Healthy Adults

We are encouraged by reports that are now emerging from various clinical trials of 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccines, conducted by various vaccine manufacturers. More...

September 10, 2009
Secretary Sebelius to Deliver Health Insurance Reform Address, Release New Report on Insurance Insecurity

HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today will address the University of Chicago's dialogue on health care reform and education and issue a new report on the employer-sponsored insurance market. More...

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The Department of Health and Human Services is the principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans. It is comprised of the Office of the Secretary and 11 operating divisions.

OS - Office of the Secretary

ACF - Administration for Children & Families

AoA - Administration on Aging

AHRQ - Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality

ATSDR - Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry

CDC - Centers for Disease Control & Prevention

CMS - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

FDA - Food & Drug Administration

HRSA - Health Resources & Services Administration

IHS - Indian Health Service

NIH - National Institutes of Health

OIG- Office of Inspector General

SAMHSA - Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration

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