The Department of Health & Human Services has the goal of protecting the health of all Americans, especially those who are the most vulnerable. The HHS has a large impact on Americans, with some of it's biggest organizations being the NIH, the CDC, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Medicare/Medicaid and the FDA. This department contributes to a wealth of ongoing research and literature on health conditions, provides research funding, examines environmental toxins, conducts epidemiological assessments, disaster preparedness, drug safety and assistance to Americans who cannot afford insurance or traditional healthcare. Research under the HHS not only looks at diseases and medication efficacy, but takes on a public health approach. The HHS conducts vigorous research on poverty guidelines, protection of human subjects in research, community health data, statistics and reports on births, deaths, diseases, health care spending, and the health profession workforce. In addition, the HHS is constantly growing and learning due to the constant research being conducted within most of the organizations within the HHS. Being the the HHS encompasses a wealth of services, I feel that the HHS has a multi-faceted approach that creates a significant impact on Americans and their overall well being.
https://www.hhs.gov/programs/research/research-hhs-operating-divisions.html
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ReplyDeleteI think HHS plays an important role in protecting people's health. I didn't know that they are also involve with disaster preparedness. I like that HHS takes on a public health approach. I think there are numerous factors that can affect people's health. It is important to understand these factors like socioeconomic status, education level, etc., in order to provide better service and protection for people.
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