Department of Health and Human Services

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Department of Health and Human Services
TermDepartment of Health and Human Services
Short definitionDepartment of Health and Human Services - (pronounced) (deh-PART-ment … helth … HYOO-mun SER-vih-ses) The US federal agency responsible for protecting public health and providing essential services, particularly to people in need. The Department of Health and Human Services works with state and local governments across the country to conduct research and provide public health services, food and drug safety programs, health insurance programs, and many other services. 
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SpecialtyOncology
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Department of Health and Human Services - (pronounced) (deh-PART-ment … helth … HYOO-mun SER-vih-ses) The US federal agency responsible for protecting public health and providing essential services, particularly to people in need. The Department of Health and Human Services works with state and local governments across the country to conduct research and provide public health services, food and drug safety programs, health insurance programs, and many other services. There are several federal agencies that are part of the Department of Health and Human Services. These include the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMMS). Also called DHHS

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