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Flu Essentials: What You Need to Know

Download and share nine fact sheets on FLU.gov. The fact sheets identify symptoms & basic information, emergency warning signs, who's at high risk for complications, and other topic areas.

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October 9, 2009
Statement by HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on the Passing of Dr. Ruth Kirschstein

Earlier this week (October 6, 2009), the National Institutes of Health, as well as the entire international medical research community, lost one its greatest leaders and mentors -- Dr. Ruth Kirschstein. More...

October 9, 2009
FDA Awards $17.5 Million in Grants to Further Food and Feed Safety

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has awarded 83 grants to boost food and feed safety initiatives among federal, state, and local agencies. More...

October 8, 2009
HHS and the Ad Council Launch National Campaign to Help Prevent the Spread of the H1N1 Flu Virus

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is joining with the Ad Council to launch a series of television ads stressing flu prevention. More...

October 8, 2009
SAMHSA Awards Up to $15.3 Million in Grants to Expand Substance Abuse Treatment Capacity in Targeted Areas

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) grants will foster the development and utilization of local recovery-oriented care systems to address gaps in treatment capacity. More...

October 8, 2009
Montgomery County Department of Social Services (NY) to Enhance How it Provides Language Services

HHS' Office for Civil Rights and Montgomery County Department of Social Services, New York Sign Voluntary Resolution Agreement. More... Español...

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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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