Department of Health and Human Services
Pages | 220-232 |
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 Tommy G. Thompson
Deputy Secretary Claude A. Allen
Chief of Staff Robert Wood
Chair, Departmental Appeals Board Cecilia Sparks Ford
Director, Intergovernmental Affairs Christopher McCabe
Director, Public Health Preparedness Jerome M. Hauer
Executive Secretary Ann Agnew
Assistant Secretary for Health Eve Slater
Surgeon General Richard Carmona
Assistant Secretary for Ed Sontag
Administration and Management
Assistant Secretary for Budget, (vacancy)
Technology, and Finance
Assistant Secretary for Legislation Scott Whitaker
Assistant Secretary for Planning and (vacancy)
Evaluation
Assistant Secretary for Public Kevin Keane
Affairs
General Counsel Alex Azar
Inspector General (vacancy)
ADMINISTRATION ON AGING
One Massachusetts Avenue NE., Washington, DC 20201
Phone, 202-401-4541. Internet, www.aoa.dhhs.gov.
Assistant Secretary Josefina Carbonell
ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
370 L'Enfant Promenade SW., Washington, DC 20447
Phone, 202-401-9200. Internet, www.acf.gov.
Assistant Secretary Wade F. Horn
AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH AND QUALITY
2101 East Jefferson Street, Rockville, MD 20852
Phone, 301-594-6662. Internet, www.ahrq.gov. E-mail, info@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 Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21244
Phone, 410-786-3000. Internet, www.cms.gov.
Administrator Thomas Scully
FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION
5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857
Phone, 888-463-6332. Internet, www.fda.gov.
Commissioner Mark B. McClellan
HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857
Phone, 301-443-2086. Internet, www.hrsa.gov.
Administrator Elizabeth James 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
9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20892
Phone, 301-496-4000. Internet, www.nih.gov.
Director Elias A. Zerhouni
SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857
Phone, 301-443-4795. Internet, www.samhsa.gov.
Administrator Charles G. Curi
\*\
------------------------------------------------------------------------
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.).
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 ensures that the Department conducts broad-based public health assessments designed to anticipate future public health issues and problems and devises and implements appropriate interventions and evaluations to
maintain, sustain, and improve the health of the Nation; provides assistance in managing the implementation and coordination of Secretarial decisions for the Public Health Service and coordination of population-based health, clinical preventive services, and science initiatives that cut across operating divisions; provides presentations on international health issues; 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
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Area Address/Areas Served Telephone
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Atlanta, GA.................................... Atlanta Federal Center, Rm. 5B95, 61 Forsyth St. SW, 30303-8909 (AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, 404-562-7888
NC, SC, TN).
Boston, MA..................................... Rm. 2100, Government Ctr., 02203 (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT).............................. 617-565-1500
Chicago, IL.................................... Suite 1300, 233 N. Michigan Ave., 60601 (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI)........................... 312-353-5160
Dallas, TX..................................... Suite 1124-ORD, 1301 Young St., 75202-4348 (AR, LA, NM, OK, TX)........................ 214-767-3301
Denver, CO..................................... Rm. 1076, 1961 Stout St., 80294-3538 (CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY).......................... 303-844-3372
Kansas City, MO................................ Rm. 210, 601 E. 12th St., 64106 (IA, KS, MO, NE)....................................... 816-426-2821
New York, NY................................... Rm. 3835, 26 Federal Plz., 10278 (NJ, NY, PR, VI)...................................... 212-264-4600
Philadelphia, PA............................... Suite 436, 150 S. Independence Mall W., 19106-3499 (DC, DE, MD, PA, VA, WV)............ 215-596-6492
San Francisco, CA.............................. Rm. 431, 50 United Nations Plz., 94102 (AS, AZ, CA, GU, HI, NV)........................ 415-437-8500
Seattle, WA.................................... Rm. 911F, 2201 6th Ave., 98121 (AK, ID, OR, WA)........................................ 206-615-2010
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Administration on Aging
The Administration on Aging, the principal agency designated to carry out the provisions of the Older Americans Act of 1965, is responsible for all issues involving the elderly. The Administration develops policies, plans, and programs designed to promote the welfare of the elderly; promotes their needs by planning programs and developing policy; and provides policy, procedural direction, and technical assistance to States and Native American tribal governments.
For further information, contact the Administration on Aging, One Massachusetts Avenue NE., Washington, DC 20201. Phone, 202-401-4541. Internet, www.aoa.dhhs.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-
401-4634. Internet, www.acf.dhhs.gov.
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, as part of the Public Health Service, is responsible for supporting research designed to improve the quality of healthcare, reduce its costs, address patient safety and medical errors, and broaden access to essential services.
For further information, contact the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2101 East Jefferson Street, Rockville, MD 20852. Phone, 301-
594-6662. Internet, www.ahrq.gov. E-mail, info@ahrq.gov.
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, as part of the Public Health Service, is charged with the prevention of exposure to toxic substancesand the prevention of the adverse health effects and diminished quality of life associated with exposure to hazardous substances from waste sites, unplanned releases, and other sources of pollution present in the environment.
For further information, contact the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, MS E-60, 1600 Clifton Road NE., Atlanta, GA 30333. Phone, 404-639-0501. Internet, www.atsdr.cdc.gov.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as part of the Public Health Service, is charged with protecting the public healthof the Nation by providing leadership...
To continue reading
Request your trial