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$650 Million Available for the Chronic Disease Prevention Program

The Chronic Disease Prevention in U.S. Communities program has received approximately $650 million to build a multi-pronged approach to disease prevention and healthy lifestyles development.

Patient Safety and Medical Liability

Today, Secretary Sebelius discussed the details of new medical liability demonstration projects that will put patient safety first and let doctors focus on practicing medicine.

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September 21, 2009
HHS Releases Findings on State and Local Pandemic Influenza Preparedness

A snapshot of 5 states and 10 localities' preparedness for a flu pandemic as of late summer 2008 is presented in the HHS Office of Inspector General's study. More...

September 21, 2009
HHS Study Found States Were "Doing Well" With Developing Pandemic Flu Vaccination

Plans "Very few gaps in State-level readiness for antiviral drug distribution" were found in state pandemic flu operating plans, the HHS Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) reported. More...

September 18, 2009
Statement by Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Regarding the Selection of Dr. Francis Collins as a National Medal of Science Recipient

I applaud President Obama's selection of our National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Dr. Francis Collins as one of this year's recipients of the National Medal of Science. More...

September 17, 2009
HHS Secretary Sebelius Announces Cornerstone Funding of the $650 Million Recovery Act Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative

Creating ways for healthful lifestyle habits to be the natural first choice for Americans is the goal of a $650 million initiative of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will be used to increase physical activity, improve nutrition, decrease obesity, and decrease smoking in U.S. communities. 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.

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FDA - Food & Drug Administration

HRSA - Health Resources & Services Administration

IHS - Indian Health Service

NIH - National Institutes of Health

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SAMHSA - Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration

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