Jay Bhattacharya, MD, PhD Director, National Institutes of Health (NIH) View all HHS Leadership

Before the separate federal Department of Education was created in 1979, it was called the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW). HHS is administered by the secretary …

Dec 9, 2025 · Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS) is a serious medical condition that develops if your blood sugar levels get very high. Your body gets rid of the extra sugar through …

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) protects the health of all Americans and provides essential human services.

Aug 28, 2025 · The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) comprises multiple operating divisions and agencies within the U.S. Public Health Service and three human …

The United States secretary of health and human services is the head of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, and serves as the principal advisor to the …

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 …

HHS administers more than 100 programs across its operating divisions. HHS programs protect the health of all Americans and provide essential human services, especially for those who are …

Dec 19, 2025 · HHS also encourages future-looking responses that focus on medium- and long-term trends and needs that face the health care system, including addressing conditions that …

Agencies create regulations, or rules, that detail how to implement and enforce laws passed by Congress. Learn about HHS' regulations and how you can make your voice heard through …