    [United States Government Manual]
    [June 01, 2006]
    [Pages 218-228]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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    DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES \*\

    200 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20201

    Phone, 202-619-0257. Internet, www.hhs.gov.
    SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES            Michael O. Leavitt
        Deputy Secretary                              Alex M. Azar II
        Chief of Staff                                Rich McKeown
        Chair, Departmental Appeals Board             Cecilia Sparks Ford
        Director, Intergovernmental Affairs           Jack Kalavritinos
        Director, Office for Civil Rights             Winston Wilkinson
        Executive Secretary                           Ann Agnew
        Assistant Secretary for Health                John O. Agwunobi
        Surgeon General                               Richard Carmona
        Assistant Secretary for                       Joe Ellis
                Administration and
                Management
        Assistant Secretary for Budget,               Charles Johnson
                Technology, and Finance
        Assistant Secretary for Legislation           Vince Ventimiglia
        Assistant Secretary for Planning and          Donald Young, Acting
                Evaluation
        Assistant Secretary for Public                Suzanne DeFrancis
                Affairs
        Assistant Secretary for Public                Stewart Simonson
                Health and Emergency
                Preparedness
        General Counsel                               Paula Stannard, Acting
        Inspector General                             Daniel R. Levinson
        National Coordinator, Health                  David J. Brailer
                Information Technology

    ADMINISTRATION ON AGING

    One Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20201

    Phone, 202-401-4634. Internet, www.aoa.gov.

        Assistant Secretary                           Josefina Carbonell

    ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

    370 L'Enfant Promenade SW., Washington, DC 20447

    Phone, 202-401-9200. Internet, www.acf.gov.

        Assistant Secretary                           Wade F. Horn

    AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH AND QUALITY

    540 Gaither Road, Rockville, MD 20850

    Phone, 301-427-1889. Internet, www.ahrq.gov.

        Director                                      Carolyn Clancy

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    AGENCY FOR TOXIC SUBSTANCES AND DISEASE REGISTRY

    1600 Clifton Road NE., Atlanta, GA 30333

    Phone, 404-639-0700. Internet, www.atsdr.cdc.gov.

        Administrator                                 Julie L. Gerberding

    CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION

    1600 Clifton Road NE., Atlanta, GA 30333

    Phone, 404-639-3311. Internet, www.cdc.gov.

        Director                                      Julie L. Gerberding

    CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES

    7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244

    Phone, 410-786-3000. Internet, www.cms.gov.

        Administrator                                 Mark B. McClellan

    FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION

    5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857

    Phone, 888-463-6332. Internet, www.fda.gov.

        Commissioner                                  Andrew von Eschenbach,
                                                              Acting

    HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

    5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857

    Phone, 301-443-2086. Internet, www.hrsa.gov.

        Administrator                                 Elizabeth M. Duke

    INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE

    Suite 400, 801 Thompson Avenue, Rockville, MD 20852

    Phone, 301-443-1083. Internet, www.ihs.gov.

        Director                                      Charles W. Grim

    NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH

    1 Center Lane, Bethesda, MD 20892

    Phone, 301-496-4000. Internet, www.nih.gov.

        Director                                      Elias A. Zerhouni

    SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

    1 Choke Cherry Road, Rockville, MD 20857

    Phone, 240-276-2130. Internet, www.samhsa.gov.

        Administrator                                 Charles G. Curie

        \*\Editorial note: The Department did not submit an organizational
    chart.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services is the Cabinet-level
    department of the Federal executive branch most involved with the
    Nation's human concerns. In one way or another, it touches the lives of
    more Americans than any other Federal agency. It is a department of
    people serving people, from newborn infants to persons requiring health
    services to our most elderly citizens.
    The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) was created as the
    Department of Health, Education, and Welfare on April 11, 1953 (5 U.S.C.
    app.).
    Secretary  The Secretary of Health and Human Services advises the
    President on

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    health, welfare, and income security plans, policies, and programs of
    the Federal Government; and directs Department staff in carrying out the
    approved programs and activities of the Department and promotes general
    public understanding of the Department's goals, programs, and
    objectives.
    Public Health and Science  The Office serves as the Secretary's primary
    adviser on matters involving the Nation's public health. It provides
    assistance in implementing and coordinating Secretarial decisions for
    the Public Health Service and coordination of population-based health,
    clinical divisions; provides oversight of research conducted or
    supported by the Department; implements several programs to provide
    population-based public health services; and provides direction and
    policy oversight, through the Surgeon General, for the Public Health
    Service Commissioned Corps.

                                                    Regional Offices--Department of Health and Human Services
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                          Area                                                         Address/Areas Served                                      Telephone
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    Atlanta, GA....................................  Atlanta Federal Ctr., 61 Forsyth St. SW., 30303 (AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN).......    404-562-7888
    Boston, MA.....................................  Government Ctr., 02203 (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT)........................................    617-565-1500
    Chicago, IL....................................  233 N. Michigan Ave., 60601 (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI).......................................    312-353-5160
    Dallas, TX.....................................  1301 Young St., 75202 (AR, LA, NM, OK, TX).............................................    214-767-3301
    Denver, CO.....................................  1961 Stout St., 80294 (CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY).........................................    303-844-3372
    Kansas City, MO................................  601 E. 12th St., 64106 (IA, KS, MO, NE)................................................    816-426-2821
    New York, NY...................................  26 Federal Plz., 10278 (NJ, NY, PR, VI)................................................    212-264-4600
    Philadelphia, PA...............................  150 S. Independence Mall W., 19106 (DC, DE, MD, PA, VA, WV)............................    215-861-4633
    San Francisco, CA..............................  50 United Nations Plz., 94102 (AS, AZ, CA, GU, HI, NV).................................    415-437-8500
    Seattle, WA....................................  2201 6th Ave., 98121 (AK, ID, OR, WA)..................................................    206-615-2010
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    Administration on Aging

    The Administration on Aging, the principal agency designated to carry
    out the provisions of the Older Americans Act of 1965, is responsible
    for all issues involving the elderly. The Administration develops
    policies, plans, and programs designed to promote the welfare of the
    elderly; promotes their needs by planning programs and developing
    policy; and provides policy, procedural direction, and technical
    assistance to States and Native American tribal governments.

    For further information, contact the Administration on Aging, One
    Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20201. Phone, 202-401-4634.
    Internet, www.aoa.gov.

    Administration for Children and Families

    The Administration for Children and Families provides advice to the
    Secretary on issues pertaining to children, youth, and families; child
    support enforcement; community services; developmental disabilities;
    family assistance; Native American assistance; refugee resettlement; and
    legalized aliens.

    For further information, contact the Administration for Children and
    Families, 370 L'Enfant Promenade SW., Washington, DC 20447. Phone, 202-
    401-9261. Internet, www.acf.dhhs.gov.

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    Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

    The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is charged with
    improving the quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of health
    care for all Americans. AHRQ supports health services research that will
    improve the quality of health care and promote evidence-based
    decisionmaking.

    For further information, contact the Agency for Healthcare Research and
    Quality, 540 Gaither Road, Rockville, MD 20850. Phone, 301-427-1889.
    Internet, www.ahrq.gov. E-mail, info@ahrq.gov.

    Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry

    The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, as part of the
    Public Health Service, is charged with the prevention of exposure to
    toxic substances and the prevention of the adverse health effects and
    diminished quality of life associated with exposure to hazardous
    substances from waste sites, unplanned releases, and other sources of
    pollution present in the environment.

    For further information, contact the Agency for Toxic Substances and
    Disease Registry, MS E-60, 1600 Clifton Road NE., Atlanta, GA 30333.
    Phone, 404-639-0501. Internet, www.atsdr.cdc.gov.

    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as part of the Public
    Health Service, is charged with protecting the public health of the
    Nation by providing leadership and direction in the prevention of and
    control of diseases and other preventable conditions and responding to
    public health emergencies.

    For further information, contact the Centers for Disease Control and
    Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road NE., Atlanta, GA, 30333. Phone, 404-639-
    3286, Internet, www.cdc.gov.

    Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    [For the Health Care Financing Administration statement of
    reorganization citing their official change of Agency name, see the
    Federal Register of July 5, 2001, 66 FR 35437]

    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services was created to combine
    under one administration the oversight of the Medicare program, the
    Federal portion of the Medicaid program and State Children's Health
    Insurance Program, and related quality assurance activities.

    For further information, contact the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
    Services, Department of Health and Human Services, 7500 Security
    Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244. Phone, 410-786-3000. Internet,
    www.cms.gov.

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    Food and Drug Administration

    The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for protecting the
    public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human
    and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, the Nation's
    food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation. FDA is also
    responsible for advancing the public health by accelerating innovations
    to make medicines more effective and providing the public with accurate,
    science-based information on medicines and food to improve their health.
    FDA plays a significant role in addressing the Nation's counterterrorism
    capability and ensuring the security of the food supply.

    For further information, contact the Food and Drug Administration, 5600
    Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857. Phone, 888-463-6332. Internet,
    www.fda.gov.

    Health Resources and Services Administration

    The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) provides access
    to primary healthcare service through its more than 6,500 grantees
    nationwide, to medically underserved families and individuals who are
    poor, uninsured, geographically isolated, or vulnerable in some other
    way. Programs administered by HRSA include maternal and child health
    services; HIV/AIDS assistance; bioterrorism/hospital emergency
    preparedness; health information technology; nurse education
    scholarships and loan repayments; community health center; organ
    donation/transplantation; vaccine injury compensation; and Hansen's
    disease. With HRSA funds, community health care center grantees attend
    to chronic health care needs; health services in rural, isolated areas;
    and care and treatment of minorities nationwide, and those living along
    the U.S.-Mexico border. HRSA also administers the national practitioner
    databank.

    For further information, contact the Office of Communications, Health
    Resources and Services Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD
    20857. Phone, 301-443-3376. Internet, www.hrsa.gov.

    Indian Health Service

    The Indian Health Service, as part of the Public Health Service,
    provides a comprehensive health services delivery system for American
    Indians and Alaska Natives, with opportunity for maximum tribal
    involvement in developing and managing programs to meet their health
    needs. It assists Native American tribes in developing their health
    programs; facilitates and assists tribes in coordinating health
    planning, obtaining and utilizing health resources available through
    Federal, State, and local programs, operating comprehensive health
    programs, and evaluating health programs; and provides comprehensive
    healthcare services including hospital and ambulatory medical care,
    preventive and rehabilitative services, and development of community
    sanitation facilities.

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    For further information, contact the Management Policy Support Staff,
    Indian Health Service, Suite 400, 801 Thompson Avenue, Rockville, MD
    20852. Phone, 301-443-2650. Internet, www.ihs.gov.

    National Institutes of Health

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH), as part of the Public Health
    Service, supports biomedical and behavioral research domestically and
    abroad, conducts research in its own laboratories and clinics, trains
    promising young researchers, and promotes acquisition and distribution
    of medical knowledge.

    Aging  The Institute conducts and supports biomedical, social, and
    behavioral research, training, health information, dissemination, and
    other programs with respect to the aging process and the diseases and
    other special problems and needs of the aged.

    For further information, contact the National Institute on Aging. Phone,
    301-496-1752. Internet, www.nih.gov/nia.

    Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism  The Institute leads the national effort to
    reduce alcohol-related problems by conducting and supporting biomedical
    and behavioral research into the causes, consequences, prevention, and
    treatment of alcohol-use disorders.

    For further information, contact the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse
    and Alcoholism. Phone, 301-443-3885 or 301-443-3860. Internet,
    www.niaaa.nih.gov.

    Allergy and Infectious Diseases  The Institute conducts and supports
    research, research training, and clinical evaluations on the causes,
    treatment, and prevention of a wide variety of infectious, allergic, and
    immunologic diseases.

    For further information, contact the National Institute of Allergy and
    Infectious Diseases. Phone, 301-496-5717. Internet, www.niaid.nih.gov.

    Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases  The Institute supports
    research into the causes, treatment, and prevention of arthritis and
    musculoskeletal and skin diseases.

    For further information, contact the National Institute of Arthritis and
    Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. Phone, 301-496-4353. Internet,
    www.niams.nih.gov.

    Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering  The Institute conducts,
    coordinates, and supports research, training, dissemination of health
    information, and other programs with respect to biomedical imaging,
    biomedical engineering, and associated technologies and modalities with
    biomedical applications.

    For further information, contact the National Institute of Biomedical
    Imaging and Bioengineering. Phone, 301-451-6768. Internet,
    www.nibib.nih.gov.

    Cancer  The Institute developed a national cancer program to expand
    existing scientific knowledge on cancer causes and prevention as well as
    on the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients.
    Research activities encompass basic biological, clinical, prevention,
    and behavioral research.

    For further information, contact the Cancer Information Service. Phone,
    800-422-6237 or 301-435-3848. Internet, www.cancer.gov.

    Center for Information Technology  The Center provides, coordinates, and
    manages information technology to advance computational science.

    For further information, contact the Center for Information Technology.
    Phone, 301-496-6203. Internet, www.cit.nih.gov.

    Child Health and Human Development  The Institute conducts and supports
    laboratory, clinical, and epidemiological research on the reproductive,
    neurobiologic, developmental, and behavioral processes that determine
    and

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    maintain the health of children, adults, families, and populations.

    For further information, contact the National Institute of Child Health
    and Human Development. Phone, 301-496-5133. Internet, www.nichd.nih.gov.

    Clinical Center  The NIH Clinical Center is the clinical research
    hospital for NIH. Through clinical research, physician-investigators
    translate laboratory discoveries into better treatments, therapies, and
    interventions to improve the Nation's health. Clinical and laboratory
    research are both conducted at the NIH Clinical Center. This tandem
    approach drives all aspects of its operations. More than 350,000
    patients from across the Nation have participated in clinical research
    studies since the Center opened in 1953. About 1,300 clinical research
    studies are currently in progress.

    For further information, contact the Clinical Center. Phone, 301-496-
    2563. Internet, http://clinicalcenter.nih.gov

    Complementary and Alternative Medicine  The Center is dedicated to
    exploring complementary and alternative healing practices in the context
    of rigorous science; educating and training complementary and
    alternative medicine researchers; and disseminating authoritative
    information to the public and professionals. Through its programs, the
    Center seeks to facilitate the integration of safe and effective
    complementary and alternative practices into conventional medicine.

    For further information, call 888-644-6226. Internet, http://
    nccam.nih.gov.

    Deafness and Other Communication Disorders  The Institute conducts and
    supports biomedical and behavioral research and research training on
    normal and disordered processes of hearing, balance, smell, taste,
    voice, speech, and language, and provides health information, based on
    scientific discovery, to the public. The Institute conducts diverse
    research performed in its own laboratories and funds a program of
    research and research grants.

    For further information, contact the National Institute on Deafness and
    Other Communication Disorders. Phone, 301-496-7243. Internet,
    www.nidcd.nih.gov.

    Dental and Craniofacial Diseases  The Institute conducts and supports
    research and research training into the causes, prevention, diagnosis,
    and treatment of craniofacial, oral, and dental diseases and disorders.

    For further information, contact the National Institute of Dental and
    Craniofacial Research. Phone, 301-496-4261. Internet, www.nidcr.nih.gov.

    Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases  The Institute conducts,
    fosters, and supports basic and clinical research into the causes,
    prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diabetes, endocrine, and
    metabolic diseases, digestive diseases and nutrition, kidney and
    urologic diseases, and blood diseases.

    For further information, contact the National Institute of Diabetes and
    Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Phone, 301-496-3583. Internet,
    www.niddk.nih.gov.

    Drug Abuse  The Institute's primary mission is to lead the Nation in
    bringing the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction
    through the strategic support and conduct of research across a broad
    range of disciplines and the rapid and effective dissemination and use
    of the results of that research to significantly improve drug abuse and
    addiction prevention, treatment, and policy.

    For further information, contact the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
    Phone, 301-443-1124. Internet, www.nida.nih.gov.

    Environmental Health Sciences  The Institute reduces the burden of human
    illnesses and disability by understanding how the environment influences
    the development and progression of human disease. To have the greatest
    impact on preventing disease and improving human health, Health Sciences
    focuses on basic science, disease-oriented research,

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    global environmental health, and multidisciplinary training for
    researchers.

    For further information, contact the National Institute of Environmental
    Health Sciences. Phone, 919-541-3345. Internet, www.niehs.nih.gov.

    Fogarty International Center  The Center addresses global health
    challenges through innovative and collaborative research and training
    programs. It also supports and advances the NIH mission through
    international partnerships.

    For further information, contact the Fogarty International Center.
    Phone, 301-496-2075. Internet, www.fic.nih.gov.

    General Medical Sciences  The Institute supports basic biomedical
    research and research training in areas ranging from cell biology,
    chemistry, and biophysics to genetics, pharmacology, and systemic
    response to trauma.

    For further information, contact the National Institute of General
    Medical Sciences. Phone, 301-496-7301. Internet, www.nigms.nih.gov.

    Heart, Lung, and Blood Diseases  The Institute provides leadership for a
    national program in diseases of the heart, blood vessels, lung, and
    blood; sleep disorders; and blood resources. It conducts, fosters, and
    supports an integrated and coordinated program of basic research,
    clinical investigations and trials, observational studies, and
    demonstration and education projects.

    For further information, contact the National Heart, Lung, and Blood
    Institute. Phone, 301-496-0554. Internet, www.nhlbi.nih.gov.

    Human Genome Research  The Institute, which helped lead the Human Genome
    Project, leads and supports a broad range of initiatives and studies
    aimed at understanding the structure and function of the human genome
    and its role in health and disease.

    For further information, contact the National Human Genome Research
    Institute. Phone, 301-496-0844. Internet, www.genome.gov.

    Medical Library  The Library of Medicine serves as the Nation's chief
    medical information source and is authorized to provide medical library
    services and online bibliographic search capabilities, such as MEDLINE
    and TOXLINE, to public and private agencies, organizations,
    institutions, and individuals.

    For further information, contact the National Library of Medicine.
    Phone, 301-496-6308. Internet, www.nlm.nih.gov.

    Mental Health  The National Institute of Mental Health reduces the
    burden of mental illness and behavioral disorders through research on
    mind, brain, and behavior. To fulfill this public health mandate, the
    Institute uses powerful scientific tools to achieve better understanding
    of, expand and refine treatment for, and prevent these disabling
    conditions that affect millions of Americans.

    For further information, contact the National Institute of Mental
    Health. Phone, 301-443-3673. Internet, www.nimh.nih.gov.

    Minority Health and Health Disparities  The Center advises the NIH
    Director and the Institute and Center Directors on the development of
    NIH-wide policy issues related to minority health disparities research,
    research on other health disparities, and related research training;
    develops a comprehensive strategic plan governing the conduct and
    support of all NIH minority health disparities research, research on
    other health disparities, and related research training activities; and
    administers funds for the support of that research through grants and
    through leveraging the programs of NIH.

    For further information, contact the National Center for Minority Health
    and Health Disparities. Phone, 301-402-1366. Internet,
    www.ncmhd.nih.gov.

    Neurological Disorders and Stroke  The Institute's mission is to reduce
    the burden of neurological diseases. It conducts, fosters, coordinates,
    and guides research on the causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
    of neurological disorders and strokes, and supports basic research in
    related scientific areas.

    For further information, contact the National Institute of Neurological
    Disorders and Strokes Brain Resources and Information Network (BRAIN),
    P.O. Box 5801, Bethesda, MD 20824. Phone, 800-352-9424. Internet,
    www.ninds.nih.gov.

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    Nursing Research  The Institute supports and conducts clinical and basic
    research and training on acute and chronic illness across the life span.
    It focuses on health promotion, disease prevention, health disparities,
    caregiving, management of symptoms, self-management, and the end of
    life. The Insitute promotes and improves the health of individuals,
    families, communities, and populations. It seeks to extend nursing
    science by integrating the biological and behavioral sciences, applying
    new technologies to nursing research questions, improving the quality
    and effectiveness of interventions, and developing nursing research
    investigators.

    For further information, contact the National Institute of Nursing
    Research. Phone, 301-496-0207. Internet, http://ninr.nih.gov/ninr.

    Ophthalmological Diseases  The Institute conducts, fosters, and supports
    research on the causes, natural history, prevention, diagnosis, and
    treatment of disorders of the eye and visual system. It also directs the
    National Eye Health Education Program.

    For further information, contact the National Eye Institute. Phone, 301-
    496-5248. Internet, www.nei.nih.gov.

    Research Resources  The Center provides clinical research facilities for
    investigators to study a wide range of diseases. It enhances research
    capabilities in underserved institutions and States and develops and
    provides access to new technologies that help researchers study
    virtually every human disease. The Center also develops and provides
    access to animal models to gain understanding of human genetics, disease
    mechanisms, and new therapeutic agents. Other grants programs support
    the purchase of shared instrumentation; provide training and career
    development for researchers; and educate the public about health issues.

    For further information, contact the National Center for Research
    Resources. Phone, 301-435-0888. Internet, www.ncrr.nih.gov.

    Scientific Review  The Center for Scientific Review (CSR) organizes the
    peer review groups that evaluate the majority of grant applications
    submitted to NIH. These groups include experienced and respected
    researchers from across the country and abroad. Since 1946, CSR has
    ensured that NIH grant applications receive fair, independent, expert,
    and timely reviews--free from inappropriate influences--so NIH can fund
    the most promising research. CSR also receives all incoming applications
    and assigns them to the NIH Institutes and Centers that fund grants.

    For further information, contact the Center for Scientific Review.
    Phone, 301-435-1111. Internet, www.csr.nih.gov.

    For further information, contact the National Institutes of Health, 1
    Center Lane, Bethesda, MD 20892. Phone, 301-496-4000. Internet,
    www.nih.gov.

    Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

    The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
    focuses attention, programs, and funding on promoting life in the
    community with jobs, homes, and meaningful relationships with family and
    friends for people with, or at risk for, mental or substance abuse
    disorders. SAMSHA accomplishes this through an action-oriented,
    measurable mission of building resilience and facilitating recovery.
    SAMSHA has a matrix management system that outlines and guides its
    activities in pursuit of this mission. The matrix includes 11 program
    priority areas. They are co-ocurring disorders, substance abuse
    treatment capacity, seclusion and restraint, children and families,
    mental health system transformation, disaster readiness and

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    response, homelessness, older adults, HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis, and
    criminal and juvenile justice.

    For further information, contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health
    Services Administration, 1 Choke Cherry Road, Rockville, MD 20857.
    Phone, 240-276-2130. Internet, www.samhsa.gov.

    Sources of
    Information

    Office of the Secretary

    Direct inquiries to the appropriate office, Department of Health and
    Human Services, Hubert H. Humphrey Building, 200 Independence Avenue
    SW., Washington, DC 20201. Internet, www.hhs.gov.
    Civil Rights  For information on enforcement of civil rights laws, call
    202-205-4344, or 800-368-1019. TDD, 800-537-7697. Internet, www.hhs.gov/
    ocr. For information on medical records and health information privacy,
    call 866-627-7748. TDD, 866-788-4989. Internet, www.hhs.gov/ocr/hipaa.
    Contracts and Small Business Activities  For information concerning
    programs, contact the Director, Office of Small and Disadvantaged
    Business Utilization. Phone, 202-690-7300.
    Inspector General  General inquiries may be directed to the Office of
    Inspector General, Wilbur J. Cohen Building, 330 Independence Avenue
    SW., Washington, DC 20201. Phone, 202-619-1142. Internet,
    www.oig.hhs.gov.
    Inspector General Hotline  To report fraud, waste, or abuse against
    Department programs, contact the Office of Inspector General, HHS-TIPS
    Hotline, P.O. Box 23489, L'Enfant Plaza Station, Washington, DC 20026-
    3489. Phone, 800-HHS-TIPS (800-447-8477). TTY, 800-377-4950. Fax, 800-
    223-8164.
    Locator  For inquiries about the location and telephone numbers of HHS
    offices, call 202-619-0257.
    Program Support  For information concerning competitive service-for-fee
    in the areas of human resources, financial management, and
    administrative operations, call 301-443-1494.
    Public Health and Science  Contact the Assistant Secretary for Health,
    Room 716G, 200 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20201. Phone,
    202-690-7694. Internet, www.hhs.gov/ash.
    Surgeon General   Phone, 301-443-4000. Internet, www.surgeongeneral.gov.

    Administration on Aging

    Direct inquiries to the appropriate office, Administration on Aging, One
    Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20201. Internet,
    www.aoa.hhs.gov.
    Aging  Contact the National Aging Information Center. Phone, 202-619-
    7501. Fax, 202-401-7620.
    Elder Care Services  Contact the Elder Care Locator. Phone, 800-677-
    1116.
    Public Inquiries/Publications   Phone, 202-619-0724. Fax, 202-260-1012.
    Internet, www.aoa.gov.

    Administration for Children and Families

    Direct inquiries to the appropriate office, Administration for Children
    and Families, 370 L'Enfant Promenade SW., Washington, DC 20447. Phone,
    202-401-9200. Internet, www.acf.gov.

    Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

    Direct inquiries to the appropriate office at the Agency for Healthcare
    Research and Quality, 540 Gaither Road, Rockville, MD 20850. Phone, 301-
    427-1200. Internet, www.ahrq.gov.

    Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry

    Information regarding programs and activities is available
    electronically through the Internet at www.atsdr.cdc.gov.

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    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

    Direct inquiries to the appropriate office at the Centers for Disease
    Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services, 1600
    Clifton Road NE., Atlanta, GA 30333.
    Electronic Access  Information regarding programs, films, publications,
    employment, and activities is available electronically through the
    Internet at www.cdc.gov.
    Employment  The majority of scientific and technical positions are
    filled through the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service, a
    uniformed service of the U.S. Government.

    Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

    Direct inquiries to the appropriate office, Centers for Medicare &
    Medicaid Services, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244-1850.
    Internet, www.cms.gov.
    Electronic access  General information on Medicare/Medicaid is available
    on the Internet at www.cms.gov. Beneficiary-specific Medicare/Medicaid
    information is available at www.medicare.gov. General information on the
    Insure Kids Now! program is available at www.insurekidsnow.gov.

    Food and Drug Administration

    Direct inquiries to the appropriate office, Food and Drug
    Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857.
    Electronic Access  Information on FDA is available through the Internet
    at www.fda.gov.
    Employment  FDA uses various civil service examinations and registers in
    its recruitment for positions. In the Washington, DC, metropolitan area
    contact the Personnel Officer (HFA-400) (phone, 301-827-4120). Outside
    the Washington, DC, area contact the appropriate local FDA office.
    Schools interested in the college recruitment program should contact the
    Personnel Officer (HFA-400) (phone, 301-827-4120).

    Health Resources and Services Administration

    Direct inquiries to the appropriate office, Health Resources and
    Services Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857.
    Internet, www.hrsa.gov.
    Employment  The majority of positions are in the Federal civil service.
    Some health professional positions are filled through the Commissioned
    Corps of the Public Health Service, a uniformed service of the U.S.
    Government.

    Indian Health Service

    Direct inquiries to the appropriate office, Indian Health Service, 5600
    Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857.
    Electronic Access  Information on IHS is available through the Internet
    at www.ihs.gov.
    Employment  Information about employment opportunities is available at
    the National Institutes of Health employment Web site at
    www.jobs.nih.gov.

    National Institutes of Health

    Public Health Service Commissioned Officer Program  Information on the
    Commissioned Officer programs at NIH is available at the NIH
    Commissioned Officer Web site at http://hr.od.nih.gov/corps/default.htm.

    Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
    Administration

    Direct inquiries to the appropriate office, Substance Abuse and Mental
    Health Services Administration, 1 Choke Cherry Road, Rockville, MD
    20857.
    Electronic Access  Information is available through the Internet at
    www.samhsa.gov, www.mentalhealth.org, or www.health.org.

    For further information, contact the Locator, Department of Health and
    Human Services, 200 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20201.
    Phone, 202-619-0257. Internet, www.hhs.gov.