United States Department of Health and Human Services facts for kids
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| Formed | April 11, 1953 May 4, 1980 |
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| Jurisdiction | Federal government of the United States |
| Headquarters | Hubert H. Humphrey Building, Washington, D.C. |
| Employees | 67,000 (2004) |
| Annual budget | Discretionary: $67.2 billion (2006) Mandatory: $573.5 billion (2006) |
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| Website | www.hhs.gov |
The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is a Cabinet department of the United States government with the goal of protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services. Its motto is "Improving the health, safety, and well-being of America".
See also
In Spanish: Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de los Estados Unidos para niños
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