United States Department of Health and Human Services | Vibepedia

The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is a federal department responsible for protecting and promoting the health and well-being of Americans, with a focus on healthcare, social services, and biomedical research. The department was established in 1953 as the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW), and was renamed in 1979. HHS is led by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, who is appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. The department works closely with other federal agencies, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), to achieve its mission.