The mission of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is to enhance the health and well-being of all Americans, by providing for effective health and human services and by fostering sound, sustained advances in the sciences underlying medicine, public health, and social services.
HHS programs are administered by the Office of the Secretary Staff Divisions, Operating Divisions, and Regional Offices.
The Department's leaders are public servants committed to your health and well-being.
The HHS financial report provides fiscal and high-level performance results.
The HHS Press Room is a gateway to the Department's latest press releases and press office information.
HHS offers you a rewarding career working with the latest in health research, care, and technologies to improve the quality of life of millions.
A multi-part video series featuring HHS employees’ stories of their journey, passion, and experiences working for the Department.
Every four years, HHS updates our Strategic Plan, which describes our work to address current health and human services issues.
HHS Guidance Portal is a searchable database for HHS guidance documents currently in effect. Guidance documents may include interpretive memoranda, policy statements, manuals, bulletins, advisories, and more.
The Historical Highlights lists major events in HHS history and a list of its Secretaries.
The Freedom of Information (FOI)/Privacy Acts Division handles FOIA and Privacy Act issues and requests.
HHS outlines its path toward sustainable operation and efficiency and shares additional resources and tools for achieving HHS Sustainability goals.
HHS's open government plan, reports, and initiatives help the public hold the government accountable.
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