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The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is the United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves. 

  • HHS agencies manage more than 300 programs, covering a wide spectrum of activities.

  • The Office of the Surgeon General is part of the Office of Public Health and Science, Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

  • healthfinder® is a free Federal gateway to reliable health information from the Federal Government and its many partners.

  • The Federal Government operates many clearinghouses and information centers that focus on specific health topics. Services include distributing publications, providing referrals, and answering inquiries.

  • Visit these gateways to Federal, State and local government, special interest, and administrative sites.


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