Department of Health and Human Services

American  

noun

1. the department of the U.S. government that administers federal programs dealing with public health, welfare, and income security: created in 1979 from the reorganized Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. HHS

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Department of Health and Human Services Cultural  

1. A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the Social Security Administration, the Public Health Service, and other programs designed to promote public welfare. It was originally called the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, until the separate Department of Education was created in 1979.

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Example Sentences

In response to questions, both the American Heart Assn. and Department of Health and Human Services emphasized their shared objectives over any differences.

From Los Angeles Times

Officials from the federal Department of Health and Human Services and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have “expressed their significant dismay” to the state following the Journal’s reporting, Roob said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Eldercare Locator — which is part of the Department of Health and Human Services — can also help connect people in need with local services.

From MarketWatch

Harvard is currently set to receive more than $2.6 billion in grants from the Department of Health and Human Services, among other federal agencies, according to the lawsuit.

From The Wall Street Journal

The three-day event hosted by the Department of Health and Human Services last week was designed to “explore breakthroughs in research, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of health conditions that affect women across the lifespan.”

From Salon