[United States Government Manual] [June 01, 2006] [Pages 218-228] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov][[Page 218]] 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 [[Page 219]] 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 [[Page 220]] 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 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Area Address/Areas Served Telephone -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. [[Page 221]] 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, [email protected]. 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. [[Page 222]] 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. [[Page 223]] 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 [[Page 224]] 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, [[Page 225]] 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. [[Page 226]] 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 [[Page 227]] 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. [[Page 228]] 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.