The Department of Health and Human Services oversees public health initiatives such as vaccinations, Medicare & Medicaid, and Healthcare.gov, as well as Human Services such as the Head Start program and the adoption and foster care system. Some of the Agencies under the HHS include: the Center for Disease Control, the National Institute of Health, the Food and Drug Administration, and the Public Health Service.
The NIA leads the national scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life. It is also the primary Federal agency supporting and conducting Alzheimer's disease research. Their website provides information on age-related health topics and current research.
The Office of Women's Health coordinates women's health effort across the Health Department and addresses critical women's health issues by informing and advancing policies, education health care professionals and consumers, and supporting innovative programs. Their website provides access to information on a wide range of women's health topics.
The Office of Minority Health is dedicated to improving the health of racial and ethnic minority populations through the development of health policies and programs that will help eliminate health disparities. Their website provides access to information and resources on the health issues of various minority populations.
The MyHealthFinder website is a place where you can find information on many health conditions, diet and healthy living, and what vaccines and screenings you or your family might need.
At Healthcare.gov you can shop and apply for government subsidized health insurance during the enrollment period at the end of each year. The website also provides information on a variety of health insurance topics.
Longtermcare.gov is a website run by the Administration on Aging. It provides information on the benefits of Long Term Care services and is a resource for finding the right care facility for yourself or your loved ones.
FindTreatment.gov is a confidential and anonymous resource for people seeking treatment for mental and substance use disorders in the United States and its territories. Their website provides the ability to search for substance use and mental health facilities, health care centers, and opioid treatment providers.
This website provides information on the National Opioids Crisis. This includes information on the prevention of, treatment of, and recovery from opioid addiction. It is also a place to find resources on grant opportunities for community programs as well as personal treatment options.
Established in 1922, SAMHSA leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation by reducing the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities.
PubMed Central (PMC) is a free full text archive of biomedical and life sciences journal literature at the United States National Library of Medicine. It's searchable database contains more than 5.3 million articles from more than 7,500 journals.
Medline Plus offers reliable, up-to-date health information. It contains information about diseases, conditions and wellness issues. You can learn about the latest treatments, drug supplements, medical terminology, illustrations, and videos.
Data Briefs are statistical publications that provide information about current public health topics. Each report summarizes a complex subject in text and graphics. Providing readers with easily comprehensible information. This website provides a searchable and sortable list of all Data Briefs released to date.
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