Office of the Assistant Secretary for Public Health Emergency Preparedness (ASPHEP)

Stewart Simonson, Assistant Secretary for Public Health Emergency Preparedness

The Assistant Secretary for Public Health Emergency Preparedness (ASPHEP) serves as the Secretary's principal advisor on matters related to bioterrorism and other public health emergencies. ASPHEP also coordinates interagency activities between HHS, other Federal departments, agencies, offices and State and local officials responsible for emergency preparedness and the protection of the civilian population from acts of bioterrorism and other public health emergencies.

Immediate Office Key Personnel

The following offices are part of ASPHEP:

• Office of Planning and Emergency Response Coordination

• Office of Research and Development Coordination

• Office of State and Local Preparedness

Public Health Emergency Preparedness Related News

Disaster & Emergency Resources

Secretary's Council on Public Health Preparedness

Last revised: June 14, 2004

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