U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is a cabinet-level department of the U.S. federal government focused on protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services. Its mission is to enhance the health and well-being of the population through effective health and human services, advancing medicine, public health, and social services.

HHS administers a wide range of programs, including Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program, which collectively cover one in four Americans. The department also promotes health through immunization services, community health programs, and biomedical research. Additionally, HHS ensures food and drug safety, offers financial assistance to low-income families, and provides specialized services for vulnerable populations, including Native Americans and the elderly. HHS collaborates with state and local governments, private sector partners, and public health professionals to deliver its services effectively.