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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
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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.
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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.
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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
decisionmaking.
For further information, contact the Agency for Healthcare Research and
Quality, 540 Gaither Road, Rockville, MD 20850. Phone, 301-427-1889.
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 substances and 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 (CDC), as part of the
Public Health Service, is charged with protecting the public health of
the Nation by providing leadership and direction in the prevention of
and control of diseases and other preventable conditions and responding
to public health emergencies. Within the CDC, there are four
coordinating centers, two coordinating offices, and the National
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.
Coordinating Center for Environmental Health and Injury Prevention The
Center plans, directs, and coordinates national and global public health
research, programs, and laboratory sciences that improve health and
eliminate illness, disability, and/or death caused by injuries or
environmental exposure.
Coordinating Center for Health Information and Service The Center
assures that the CDC provides high-quality information and programs in
the most effective ways to help people, families, and communities
protect their health and safety.
Coordinating Center for Health Promotion The Center plans, directs,
and coordinates a national program for the prevention of premature
mortality, morbidity, and disability due to chronic diseases, genomics,
disabilities (physical and developmental), birth defects, reproductive
outcomes, and adverse consequences of hereditary conditions including
blood disorders.
Coordinating Center for Infectious Diseases The Center protects health
and enhances the potential for full, satisfying, and productive living
across the lifespan of all people in all communities related to
infectious diseases.
Coordinating Office for Global Health The Office provides leadership
and works with partners around the globe to increase life expectancy and
years of quality life, and increase global preparedness to prevent and
control naturally-occurring and man-made threats to health.
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Coordinating Office for Terrorism Preparedness and Emergency Response
The Office protects health and enhances the potential for full,
satisfying, and productive living across the lifespan of all people in
all communities related to community preparedness and response.
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health The Institute
plans, directs, and coordinates a national program to develop and
establish recommended occupational safety and health standards and to
conduct research, training, technical assistance, and related activities
to assure safe and healthy working conditions for every working person.
For further information, contact the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road NE., Atlanta, GA, 30333. Phone, 404-639-
3311, Internet, www.cdc.gov.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
[For the Health Care Financing Administration statement of
reorganization citing their official change of Agency name, see the
Federal Register of July 5, 2001, 66 FR 35437]
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services was created to combine
under one administration the oversight of the Medicare program, the
Federal portion of the Medicaid program and State Children's Health
Insurance Program, and related quality assurance activities.
For further information, contact the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services, Department of Health and Human Services, 7500 Security
Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244. Phone, 410-786-3000. Internet,
www.cms.gov.
Food and Drug Administration
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for protecting the
public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human
and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, the Nation's
food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation. FDA is also
responsible for advancing the public health by accelerating innovations
to make medicines more effective and providing the public with accurate,
science-based information on medicines and food to improve their health.
FDA plays a significant role in addressing the Nation's counterterrorism
capability and ensuring the security of the food supply.
For further information, contact the Food and Drug Administration, 5600
Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857. Phone, 888-463-6332. Internet,
www.fda.gov.
Health Resources and Services Administration
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) works to improve
access to health care servcies for people who are uninsured, isolated,
or medically vunerable. With more than 70 programs and some 6,000
grantees, HRSA works to expand access to top-quality primary and
preventative health care for low-income and uninsured people, mothers
and their children,
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people with HIV/AIDS, and residents of rural areas. HRSA programs also
seek to improve the diversity of the U.S. health care workforce and
encourage placement of health professionals in communities where health
care is scarce. HRSA also oversees a national organ and tissue
transplantation system.
For further information, contact the Office of Communications, Health
Resources and Services Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD
20857. Phone, 301-443-3376. Internet, www.hrsa.gov.
Indian Health Service
The Indian Health Service, as part of the Public Health Service,
provides a comprehensive health services delivery system for American
Indians and Alaska Natives, with opportunity for maximum tribal
involvement in developing and managing programs to meet their health
needs. It assists Native American tribes in developing their health
programs; facilitates and assists tribes in coordinating health
planning, obtaining and utilizing health resources available through
Federal, State, and local programs, operating comprehensive health
programs, and evaluating health programs; and provides comprehensive
healthcare services including hospital and ambulatory medical care,
preventive and rehabilitative services, and development of community
sanitation facilities.
For further information, contact the Management Policy Support Staff,
Indian Health Service, Suite 400, 801 Thompson Avenue, Rockville, MD
20852. Phone, 301-443-2650. Internet, www.ihs.gov.
National Institutes of Health
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), as part of the Public Health
Service, supports biomedical and behavioral research domestically and
abroad, conducts research in its own laboratories and clinics, trains
promising young researchers, and promotes acquisition and distribution
of medical knowledge.
Aging The Institute conducts and supports biomedical, social, and
behavioral research, training, health information, dissemination, and
other programs with respect to the aging process and the diseases and
other special problems and needs of the aged.
For further information, contact the National Institute on Aging. Phone,
301-496-1752. Internet, www.nih.gov/nia.
Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism The Institute leads the national effort to
reduce alcohol-related problems by conducting and supporting biomedical
and behavioral research into the causes, consequences, prevention, and
treatment of alcohol-use disorders.
For further information, contact the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse
and Alcoholism. Phone, 301-443-3885 or 301-443-3860. Internet,
www.niaaa.nih.gov.
Allergy and Infectious Diseases The Institute conducts and supports
research, research training, and clinical evaluations on the causes,
treatment, and prevention of a wide variety of infectious, allergic, and
immunologic diseases.
For further information, contact the National Institute of Allergy and
Infectious Diseases. Phone, 301-496-5717. Internet, www.niaid.nih.gov.
Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases The Institute supports
research into the causes, treatment, and
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prevention of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases.
For further information, contact the National Institute of Arthritis and
Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. Phone, 301-496-4353. Internet,
www.niams.nih.gov.
Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering The Institute conducts,
coordinates, and supports research, training, dissemination of health
information, and other programs with respect to biomedical imaging,
biomedical engineering, and associated technologies and modalities with
biomedical applications.
For further information, contact the National Institute of Biomedical
Imaging and Bioengineering. Phone, 301-451-6768. Internet,
www.nibib.nih.gov.
Cancer The Institute developed a national cancer program to expand
existing scientific knowledge on cancer causes and prevention as well as
on the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients.
Research activities encompass basic biological, clinical, prevention,
and behavioral research.
For further information, contact the Cancer Information Service. Phone,
800-422-6237 or 301-435-3848. Internet, www.cancer.gov.
Center for Information Technology The Center provides, coordinates, and
manages information technology to advance computational science.
For further information, contact the Center for Information Technology.
Phone, 301-496-6203. Internet, www.cit.nih.gov.
Child Health and Human Development The Institute conducts and supports
laboratory, clinical, and epidemiological research on the reproductive,
neurobiologic, developmental, and behavioral processes that determine
and maintain the health of children, adults, families, and populations.
For further information, contact the National Institute of Child Health
and Human Development. Phone, 301-496-5133. Internet, www.nichd.nih.gov.
Clinical Center The NIH Clinical Center is the clinical research
hospital for NIH. Through clinical research, physician-investigators
translate laboratory discoveries into better treatments, therapies, and
interventions to improve the Nation's health. Clinical and laboratory
research are both conducted at the Center. This tandem approach drives
all aspects of its operations. More than 350,000 patients from across
the Nation have participated in clinical research studies since the
Center opened in 1953. About 1,300 clinical research studies are
currently in progress.
For further information, contact the Clinical Center. Phone, 301-496-
2563. Internet, http://clinicalcenter.nih.gov
Complementary and Alternative Medicine The Center is dedicated to
exploring complementary and alternative healing practices in the context
of rigorous science; educating and training complementary and
alternative medicine researchers; and disseminating authoritative
information to the public and professionals. Through its programs, the
Center seeks to facilitate the integration of safe and effective
complementary and alternative practices into conventional medicine.
For further information, call 888-644-6226. Internet, http://
nccam.nih.gov.
Deafness and Other Communication Disorders The Institute conducts and
supports biomedical and behavioral research and research training on
normal and disordered processes of hearing, balance, smell, taste,
voice, speech, and language, and provides health information, based on
scientific discovery, to the public. The Institute conducts diverse
research performed in its own laboratories and funds a program of
research and research grants.
For further information, contact the National Institute on Deafness and
Other Communication Disorders. Phone, 301-496-7243. Internet,
www.nidcd.nih.gov.
Dental and Craniofacial Diseases The Institute conducts and supports
research and research training into the causes, prevention, diagnosis,
and treatment of craniofacial, oral, and dental diseases and disorders.
For further information, contact the National Institute of Dental and
Craniofacial Research. Phone, 301-496-4261. Internet, www.nidcr.nih.gov.
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Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases The Institute conducts,
fosters, and supports basic and clinical research into the causes,
prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diabetes, endocrine, and
metabolic diseases, digestive diseases and nutrition, kidney and
urologic diseases, and blood diseases.
For further information, contact the National Institute of Diabetes and
Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Phone, 301-496-3583. Internet,
www.niddk.nih.gov.
Drug Abuse The Institute's primary mission is to lead the Nation in
bringing the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction
through the strategic support and conduct of research across a broad
range of disciplines and the rapid and effective dissemination and use
of the results of that research to significantly improve drug abuse and
addiction prevention, treatment, and policy.
For further information, contact the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
Phone, 301-443-1124. Internet, www.nida.nih.gov.
Environmental Health Sciences The Institute reduces the burden of human
illnesses and disability by understanding how the environment influences
the development and progression of human disease. To have the greatest
impact on preventing disease and improving human health, the Institute
focuses on basic science, disease-oriented research, global
environmental health, and multidisciplinary training for researchers.
For further information, contact the National Institute of Environmental
Health Sciences. Phone, 919-541-3345. Internet, www.niehs.nih.gov.
Fogarty International Center The Center addresses global health
challenges through innovative and collaborative research and training
programs. It also supports and advances the NIH mission through
international partnerships.
For further information, contact the Fogarty International Center.
Phone, 301-496-2075. Internet, www.fic.nih.gov.
General Medical Sciences The Institute supports basic biomedical
research and research training in areas ranging from cell biology,
chemistry, and biophysics to genetics, pharmacology, and systemic
response to trauma.
For further information, contact the National Institute of General
Medical Sciences. Phone, 301-496-7301. Internet, www.nigms.nih.gov.
Heart, Lung, and Blood Diseases The Institute provides leadership for a
national program in diseases of the heart, blood vessels, lung, and
blood; sleep disorders; and blood resources. It conducts, fosters, and
supports an integrated and coordinated program of basic research,
clinical investigations and trials, observational studies, and
demonstration and education projects.
For further information, contact the National Heart, Lung, and Blood
Institute. Phone, 301-496-0554. Internet, www.nhlbi.nih.gov.
Human Genome Research The Institute, which helped lead the Human Genome
Project, leads and supports a broad range of initiatives and studies
aimed at understanding the structure and function of the human genome
and its role in health and disease.
For further information, contact the National Human Genome Research
Institute. Phone, 301-496-0844. Internet, www.genome.gov.
Medical Library The Library of Medicine serves as the Nation's chief
medical information source and is authorized to provide medical library
services and online bibliographic search capabilities, such as MEDLINE
and TOXLINE, to public and private agencies, organizations,
institutions, and individuals.
For further information, contact the National Library of Medicine.
Phone, 301-496-6308. Internet, www.nlm.nih.gov.
Mental Health The National Institute of Mental Health reduces the
burden of mental illness and behavioral disorders through research on
mind, brain, and behavior. To fulfill this public health mandate, the
Institute uses powerful scientific tools to achieve better understanding
of, expand and refine treatment for, and prevent these
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disabling conditions that affect millions of Americans.
For further information, contact the National Institute of Mental
Health. Phone, 301-443-3673. Internet, www.nimh.nih.gov.
Minority Health and Health Disparities The Center advises the NIH
Director and the Institute and Center Directors on the development of
NIH-wide policy issues related to minority health disparities research,
research on other health disparities, and related research training;
develops a comprehensive strategic plan governing the conduct and
support of all NIH minority health disparities research, research on
other health disparities, and related research training activities; and
administers funds for the support of that research through grants and
through leveraging the programs of NIH.
For further information, contact the National Center for Minority Health
and Health Disparities. Phone, 301-402-1366. Internet,
www.ncmhd.nih.gov.
Neurological Disorders and Stroke The Institute's mission is to reduce
the burden of neurological diseases. It conducts, fosters, coordinates,
and guides research on the causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
of neurological disorders and strokes, and supports basic research in
related scientific areas.
For further information, contact the National Institute of Neurological
Disorders and Strokes Brain Resources and Information Network, P.O. Box
5801, Bethesda, MD 20824. Phone, 800-352-9424. Internet,
www.ninds.nih.gov.
Nursing Research The Institute supports and conducts clinical and basic
research and research training on acute and chronic illness across the
life span. It focuses on health promotion, disease prevention, health
disparities, caregiving, management of symptoms, self-management, and
the end of life. The Institute promotes and improves the health of
individuals, families, communities, and populations. It seeks to extend
nursing science by integrating the biological and behavioral sciences,
applying new technologies to nursing research questions, improving the
quality and effectiveness of interventions, and developing nursing
research investigators.
For further information, contact the National Institute of Nursing
Research. Phone, 301-496-0207. Internet, www.ninr.nih.gov.
Ophthalmological Diseases The Institute conducts, fosters, and supports
research on the causes, natural history, prevention, diagnosis, and
treatment of disorders of the eye and visual system. It also directs the
National Eye Health Education Program.
For further information, contact the National Eye Institute. Phone, 301-
496-5248. Internet, www.nei.nih.gov.
Research Resources The Center provides clinical research facilities for
investigators to study a wide range of diseases. It enhances research
capabilities in underserved institutions and States and develops and
provides access to new technologies that help researchers study
virtually every human disease. The Center also develops and provides
access to animal models to gain understanding of human genetics, disease
mechanisms, and new therapeutic agents. Other grant programs support the
purchase of shared instrumentation; provide training and career
development for researchers; and educate the public about health issues.
For further information, contact the National Center for Research
Resources. Phone, 301-435-0888. Internet, www.ncrr.nih.gov.
Scientific Review The Center for Scientific Review (CSR) organizes the
peer review groups that evaluate the majority of grant applications
submitted to NIH. These groups include experienced and respected
researchers from across the country and abroad. Since 1946, CSR has
ensured that NIH grant applications receive fair, independent, expert,
and timely reviews--free from inappropriate influences--so NIH can fund
the most promising research. CSR also receives all incoming applications
and assigns them to the NIH Institutes and Centers that fund grants.
For further information, contact the Center for Scientific Review.
Phone, 301-435-1111. Internet, www.csr.nih.gov.
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For further information, contact the National Institutes of Health, 1
Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892. Phone, 301-496-4000. Internet,
www.nih.gov.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
funds and administers grant programs and contracts that support, expand,
enhance, and improve the quality, availability, and range of substance
abuse treatment and mental health services. SAMHSA has a matrix
management system that outlines and guides its activities to improve the
accountability, capacity, and effectiveness of the Nation's substance
abuse prevention, addictions treatment, and mental health service
delivery systems. The system includes 11 program priority areas: co-
occuring disorders, substance abuse treatment capacity, seclusion and
restraint, children and families, mental health system transformation,
suicide prevention, homelessness, older adults, HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis,
criminal and juvenile, and workforce development.
For further information, contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration, 1 Choke Cherry Road, Rockville, MD 20857.
Phone, 240-276-2130. Internet, www.samhsa.gov.
Sources of
Information
Office of the Secretary
Direct inquiries to the appropriate office, Department of Health and
Human Services, Hubert H. Humphrey Building, 200 Independence Avenue
SW., Washington, DC 20201. Internet, www.hhs.gov.
Civil Rights For information on enforcement of civil rights laws, call
202-205-4344, or 800-368-1019. TDD, 800-537-7697. Internet, www.hhs.gov/
ocr. For information on medical records and health information privacy,
call 866-627-7748. TDD, 866-788-4989. Internet, www.hhs.gov/ocr/hipaa.
Contracts and Small Business Activities For information concerning
programs, contact the Director, Office of Small and Disadvantaged
Business Utilization. Phone, 202-690-7300.
Inspector General General inquiries may be directed to the Office of
Inspector General, Wilbur J. Cohen Building, 330 Independence Avenue
SW., Washington, DC 20201. Phone, 202-619-1142. Internet,
www.oig.hhs.gov.
Inspector General Hotline To report fraud, waste, or abuse against
Department programs, contact the Office of Inspector General, HHS-TIPS
Hotline, P.O. Box 23489, L'Enfant Plaza Station, Washington, DC 20026-
3489. Phone, 800-447-8477. TTY, 800-377-4950. Fax, 800-223-8164.
Locator For inquiries about the location and telephone numbers of HHS
offices, call 202-619-0257.
Program Support For information concerning competitive service-for-fee
in the areas of human resources, financial management, and
administrative operations, call 301-443-1494.
Office of Public Health and Science Contact the Assistant Secretary for
Health, Room 716G, 200 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20201.
Phone, 202-690-7694. Internet, www.hhs.gov/ash.
Surgeon General Phone, 301-443-4000. Internet, www.surgeongeneral.gov.
Administration on Aging
Direct inquiries to the Administration on Aging, Washington, DC 20201.
Internet, www.aoa.hhs.gov. E-mail, aoainfo@aoa.gov.
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Aging Contact the National Aging Information Center. Phone, 202-619-
7501. Fax, 202-401-7620.
Elder Care Services Contact the Elder Care Locator. Phone, 800-677-
1116.
Administration for Children and Families
Direct inquiries to the appropriate office, Administration for Children
and Families, 370 L'Enfant Promenade SW., Washington, DC 20447. Phone,
202-401-9215. Internet, www.acf.gov.
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Direct inquiries to the appropriate office at the Agency for Healthcare
Research and Quality, 540 Gaither Road, Rockville, MD 20850. Phone, 301-
427-1200. Internet, www.ahrq.gov.
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
Information regarding programs and activities is available
electronically through the Internet at www.atsdr.cdc.gov.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Direct inquiries to the appropriate office at the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services, 1600
Clifton Road NE., Atlanta, GA 30333.
Electronic Access Information regarding programs, films, publications,
employment, and activities is available electronically through the
Internet at www.cdc.gov.
Employment The majority of scientific and technical positions are
filled through the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service, a
uniformed service of the U.S. Government.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Direct inquiries to the appropriate office, Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244-1850.
Internet, www.cms.gov.
Electronic access General information on Medicare/Medicaid is available
on the Internet at www.cms.gov. Beneficiary-specific Medicare/Medicaid
information is available at www.medicare.gov. General information on the
Insure Kids Now! program is available at www.insurekidsnow.gov.
Food and Drug Administration
Direct inquiries to the appropriate office, Food and Drug
Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857.
Electronic Access Information on FDA is available through the Internet
at www.fda.gov.
Employment FDA uses various civil service examinations and registers in
its recruitment for positions. For more information, visit the
Department's Web site at www.hhs.gov/careers/.
Health Resources and Services Administration
Direct inquiries to the appropriate office, Health Resources and
Services Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857.
Internet, www.hrsa.gov.
Employment The majority of positions are in the Federal civil service.
Some health professional positions are filled through the Commissioned
Corps of the Public Health Service, a uniformed service of the U.S.
Government.
Indian Health Service
Direct inquiries to the appropriate office, Indian Health Service, 5600
Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857.
Electronic Access Information on IHS is available through the Internet
at www.ihs.gov.
National Institutes of Health
Direct inquiries to the appropriate office, National Institutes of
Health, 1 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892. Phone, 301-496-4000.
Internet, www.nih.gov.
Employment Information about employment opportunities is available at
the National Institutes of Health employment Web site at
www.jobs.nih.gov.
Public Health Service Commissioned Officer Program Information on the
Commissioned Officer programs is available at the NIH Commissioned
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Officer Web site at http://hr.od.nih.gov/corps/default.htm.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration
Direct inquiries to the appropriate office, Substance Abuse and Mental
Health Services Administration, 1 Choke Cherry Road, Rockville, MD
20857.
Electronic Access Information is available through the Internet at
www.samhsa.gov, www.mentalhealth.org, or www.health.org.
For further information, contact the Locator, Department of Health and
Human Services, 200 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20201.
Phone, 202-619-0257. Internet, www.hhs.gov.