Department of Health and Human Services

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

200 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20201

Phone, 202-619-0257. Internet, www.hhs.gov.

SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Michael O. Leavitt

Deputy Secretary Eric Hargan, Acting

Chief of Staff Rich McKeown

Chair, Departmental Appeals Board Judith Ballard, Acting

Director, Intergovernmental Affairs Jack Kalavritinos

Director, Office for Civil Rights Winston Wilkinson

Executive Secretary Ann Agnew

Assistant Secretary for Health John O. Agwunobi

Surgeon General Kenneth Moritsugu

Assistant Secretary for Joe Ellis

Administration and Management

Assistant Secretary for Resources Charles Johnson

and Technology

Assistant Secretary for Legislation Vince Ventimiglia

Assistant Secretary for Planning and Jerry Regier, Acting

Evaluation

Assistant Secretary for Public Suzanne DeFrancis

Affairs

Assistant Secretary for Preparedness W. Craig Vanderwagen

and Response

General Counsel Daniel Meron

Inspector General Daniel R. Levinson

National Coordinator, Health Robert Kolodner

Information Technology

Chief Administrative Law Judge Perry Rhew

ADMINISTRATION ON AGING

1 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Suite 4100, Washington, DC 20201

Phone, 202-401-4634. Internet, www.aoa.gov.

Assistant Secretary Josefina G. Carbonell

ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

370 L'Enfant Promenade SW., Washington, DC 20447

Phone, 202-401-9200. Internet, www.acf.hhs.gov.

Assistant Secretary Wade F. Horn

AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH AND QUALITY

540 Gaither Road, Rockville, MD 20850

Phone, 301-427-1889. Internet, www.ahrq.gov.

Director Carolyn Clancy

AGENCY FOR TOXIC SUBSTANCES AND DISEASE REGISTRY

1600 Clifton Road NE., Atlanta, GA 30333

Phone, 404-639-0700. Internet, www.atsdr.cdc.gov.

Administrator Julie L. Gerberding

CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION

1600 Clifton Road NE., Atlanta, GA 30333

Phone, 404-639-3311. Internet, www.cdc.gov.

Director Julie L. Gerberding

CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES

7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244

Phone, 410-786-3000. Internet, www.cms.gov.

Administrator Leslie Novak, Acting

FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION

5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857

Phone, 888-463-6332. Internet, www.fda.gov.

Commissioner Andrew von Eschenbach

HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857

Phone, 301-443-2086. Internet, www.hrsa.gov.

Administrator Elizabeth M. Duke

INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE

Suite 400, 801 Thompson Avenue, Rockville, MD 20852

Phone, 301-443-1083. Internet, www.ihs.gov.

Director Charles W. Grim

NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH

1 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892

Phone, 301-496-4000. Internet, www.nih.gov.

Director Elias A. Zerhouni

SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

1 Choke Cherry Road, Rockville, MD 20857

Phone, 240-276-2130. Internet, www.samhsa.gov.

Administrator Terry L. Cline

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The Department of Health and Human Services is the Cabinet-level department of the Federal executive branch most involved with the Nation's human concerns. In one way or another, it touches the lives of more Americans than any other Federal agency. It is a department of people serving people, from newborn infants to persons requiring health services to our most elderly citizens.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) was created as the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare on April 11, 1953 (5 U.S.C. app.).

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Secretary The Secretary of Health and Human Services advises the President on health, welfare, and income security plans, policies, and programs of the Federal Government; and directs Department staff in carrying out the approved programs and activities of the Department and promotes general public understanding of the Department's goals, programs, and objectives.

Public Health and Science The Office serves as the Secretary's primary adviser on matters involving the Nation's public health. It provides assistance in implementing and coordinating Secretarial decisions for the Public Health Service and coordination of population-based health, clinical divisions; provides oversight of research conducted or supported by the Department; implements several programs to provide population-based public health services; and provides direction and policy oversight, through the Surgeon General, for the Public Health Service Commissioned Corps.

Regional Offices--Department of Health and Human Services

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Area Address/Areas Served Telephone

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Atlanta, GA.................................... Atlanta Federal Ctr., 61 Forsyth St. SW., 30303 (AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN)....... 404-562-7888

Boston, MA..................................... Government Ctr., 02203 (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT)........................................ 617-565-1500

Chicago, IL.................................... 233 N. Michigan Ave., 60601 (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI)....................................... 312-353-5160

Dallas, TX..................................... 1301 Young St., 75202 (AR, LA, NM, OK, TX)............................................. 214-767-3301

Denver, CO..................................... 1961 Stout St., 80294 (CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY)......................................... 303-844-3372

Kansas City, MO................................ 601 E. 12th St., 64106 (IA, KS, MO, NE)................................................ 816-426-2821

New York, NY................................... 26 Federal Plz., 10278 (NJ, NY, PR, VI)................................................ 212-264-4600

Philadelphia, PA............................... 150 S. Independence Mall W., 19106 (DC, DE, MD, PA, VA, WV)............................ 215-861-4633

San Francisco, CA.............................. 50 United Nations Plz., 94102 (AS, AZ, CA, GU, HI, NV)................................. 415-437-8500

Seattle, WA.................................... 2201 6th Ave., 98121 (AK, ID, OR, WA).................................................. 206-615-2010

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Administration on Aging

The mission of the Administration on Aging is to help elderly individuals maintain their independence and dignity in their homes and communities through comprehensive, coordinated, and cost effective systems of long-term care and liveable communities across the United States. The agency develops policies, plans, and programs designed to advance the concerns and interests of older people and their caregivers. The Administration works in partnership with the National Aging Network to promote the development of all-inclusive structures and home and community-based long-term care that is responsive to the needs and preferences of older people.

For further information, contact the Administration on Aging, 1 Massachusetts Avenue, NW. Suite 4100, Washington, DC 20201. Phone, 202-

401-4634. Internet, www.aoa.gov.

Administration for Children and Families

The Administration for Children and Families provides advice to the Secretary on issues pertaining to children, youth, and families; child support enforcement; community services; developmental disabilities; family assistance; Native American assistance; refugee resettlement; and legalized aliens.

For further information, contact the Administration for Children and Families, 370 L'Enfant Promenade SW., Washington, DC 20447. Phone, 202-

401-9200. Internet, www.acf.hhs.gov.

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is charged with improving the quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of health care for all Americans. AHRQ supports health services research that will improve the quality of health care and promote evidence-based...