[United States Government Manual]
[June 01, 2008]
[Pages 218-230]
[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                              Tevi David Troy
    Chief of Staff                                Rich McKeown
    Chair, Departmental Appeals Board             Constance Tobias
    Director, Intergovernmental Affairs           Laura M. Caliguiri
    Director, Office for Civil Rights             Winston Wilkinson
    Executive Secretary                           Ann Agnew
    Assistant Secretary for Health                Joxel Garcia
    Surgeon General                               Stephen K. Galson, 
                                                          Acting
    Assistant Secretary for                       Joe Ellis
            Administration and 
            Management
    Assistant Secretary for Resources             Charles Johnson
            and Technology
    Assistant Secretary for Legislation           Vince Ventimiglia
    Assistant Secretary for Planning and          Benjamin E. Sasse
            Evaluation
    Assistant Secretary for Public                Christina Pearson
            Affairs
    Assistant Secretary for Preparedness          W. Craig Vanderwagen
            and Response
    General Counsel                               James C. Stansel, 
                                                          Acting
    Inspector General                             Daniel R. Levinson
    National Coordinator, Health                  Robert M. Kolodner
            Information Technology
    Chief Administrative Law Judge                Perry J. Rhew
    Director, Office of Global Health             William Steiger
            Affairs

ADMINISTRATION ON AGING

1 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Suite 4100, Washington, DC 20201

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

    Assistant Secretary                           Josefina G. Carbonell

ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

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

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

    Assistant Secretary                           Daniel C. Schneider, 
                                                          Acting

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 AND MEDICAID SERVICES

7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244

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

    Administrator                                 Kerry N. Weems, Acting

FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION

5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857

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

    Commissioner                                  Andrew von Eschenbach

HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857

Phone, 301-443-2216. Internet, www.hrsa.gov.

    Administrator                                 Elizabeth M. Duke

INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE

801 Thompson Avenue, Suite 400, Rockville, MD 20852

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

    Director                                      Robert G. McSwain, 
                                                          Acting

NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH

1 Center Drive, 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                                 Terry L. Cline

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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. 
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Secretary  The Secretary of Health and Human Services advises the 
President on 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 mission of the Administration on Aging is to help elderly 
individuals maintain their independence and dignity in their homes and 
communities through comprehensive, coordinated, and cost effective 
systems of long-term care and livable communities across the United 
States. The agency develops policies, plans, and programs designed to 
advance the concerns and interests of older people and their caregivers. 
The Administration works in partnership with the National Aging Network 
to promote the development of all-inclusive structures and home and 
community-based long-term care that is responsive to the needs and 
preferences of older people.

For further information, contact the Administration on Aging, 1 
Massachusetts Avenue NW., Suite 4100, 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-
401-9200. Internet, www.acf.hhs.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, [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 (CDC), 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. Within the CDC, there are four 
coordinating centers, two coordinating offices, and the National 
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.

Coordinating Center for Environmental Health and Injury Prevention   The 
Center plans, directs, and coordinates national and global public health 
research, programs, and laboratory sciences that improve health and 
eliminate illness, disability, and/or death caused by injuries or 
environmental exposure.

Coordinating Center for Health Information and Service   The Center 
assures that the CDC provides high-quality information and programs in 
the most effective ways to help people, families, and communities 
protect their health and safety.

Coordinating Center for Health Promotion   The Center plans, directs, 
and coordinates a national program for the prevention of premature 
mortality, morbidity, and disability due to chronic diseases, genomics, 
disabilities (physical and developmental), birth defects, reproductive 
outcomes, and adverse consequences of hereditary conditions including 
blood disorders.

Coordinating Center for Infectious Diseases   The Center protects health 
and enhances the potential for full, satisfying, and productive living 
across the lifespan of all people in all communities related to 
infectious diseases.

Coordinating Office for Global Health   The Office provides leadership 
and works with partners around the globe to increase life expectancy and 
years of quality life, and increase global preparedness to prevent and 
control naturally occurring and man-made threats to health.



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Coordinating Office for Terrorism Preparedness and Emergency Response   
The Office protects health and enhances the potential for full, 
satisfying, and productive living across the lifespan of all people in 
all communities related to community preparedness and response.

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health   The Institute 
plans, directs, and coordinates a national program to develop and 
establish recommended occupational safety and health standards and to 
conduct research, training, technical assistance, and related activities 
to assure safe and healthy working conditions for every working person.

For further information, contact the Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road NE., Atlanta, GA, 30333. Phone, 404-639-
3311, Internet, www.cdc.gov.

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, formerly known as the 
Health Care Financing Administration, was created to administer the 
Medicare, Medicaid, and related Federal medical care programs.

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

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) works to improve 
access to health care services for people who are uninsured, isolated, 
or medically vulnerable. With more than 70 programs and 6,000 grantees, 
HRSA programs support the delivery of health care services to 20 million 
people annually. HRSA programs also seek to improve the diversity of the 
U.S. health care workforce and encourage the placement of health 
professionals in communities where health care is scarce. HRSA oversees 
a national organ and tissue transplantation system, vaccine injury 
compensation programs,

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and maintains a health care malpractice database.

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. 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 health care services including hospital and 
ambulatory medical care, preventive and rehabilitative services, and 
development of community sanitation facilities.

For further information, contact the Management Policy and Internal 
Control Staff, Indian Health Service, Suite 625A, 801 Thompson Avenue, 
Rockville, MD 20852. Phone, 301-443-2650. Internet, www.ihs.gov.

National Institutes of Health

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) supports biomedical and 
behavioral research domestically and abroad, conducts research in its 
own laboratories and clinics, trains research scientists, and 
distributes public health information.

Aging  The Institute conducts and supports research on the aging 
process, age-related diseases, and other special problems and needs of 
older Americans. It also provides information about aging to the 
scientific community, health care providers, and the public.

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

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, 866-284-4107 (toll free) or 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

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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 coordinates the National Cancer Program, which 
conducts and supports research, training, and public education with 
respect to the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer.

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

For further information, contact the Eunice Kennedy Shriver 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 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, 
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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, the Institute 
focuses on basic science, disease-oriented research, 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 
global 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 works to improve 
the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illnesses through 
clinical research to further the prevention, recovery, and cure of 
disabling mental 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

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research through grants and through leveraging the programs of NIH.

For further information, contact the National Center on 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 stroke, and supports research in related 
scientific areas.

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

Nursing Research  The Institute supports and conducts research to 
improve patient care across the life span. The research focuses on 
developing innovative techniques and interventions that prevent disease 
and disability, enhancing quality of life for patients and caregivers, 
and improving care at the end of life. The Institute addresses current 
workforce challenges in the research field by supporting new scientists 
and nursing faculty.

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

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 laboratory scientists and 
clinical investigators with the resources, tools, and training necessary 
to understand, detect, treat, and prevent a wide range of diseases. With 
this support, scientists engage in basic laboratory research, translate 
these findings to animal-based studies, and apply them to patient-
oriented research. Through many collaborations, the Center supports all 
aspects of research, connecting researchers, patients, and communities 
across the Nation.

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 Drive, 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) 
funds and administers grant programs and contracts that support, expand, 
enhance, and improve the quality, availability, and range of substance 
abuse treatment and

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mental health services. SAMHSA has a matrix management system that 
outlines and guides its activities to improve the accountability, 
capacity, and effectiveness of the Nation's substance abuse prevention, 
addictions treatment, and mental health service delivery systems. The 
system includes 11 program priority areas: co-occurring disorders, 
substance abuse treatment capacity, seclusion and restraint, children 
and families, mental health system transformation, suicide prevention, 
homelessness, older adults, HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis, criminal and 
juvenile, and workforce development.

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 
800-368-1019. TDD, 800-537-7697. Internet, www.hhs.gov/ocr. For 
information on medical records and health information privacy, call 800-
368-1019. 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.
Department Appeals Board  For operations information, call 202-565-0200. 
Internet, www.hhs.gov/dab.
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, 800-447-8477. 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 
activities in the areas of human resources, financial management, and 
administrative operations, call 301-443-1494.
Office of 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 Administration on Aging, Washington, DC 20201. 
Internet, www.aoa.hhs.gov. E-mail, [email protected].
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.

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, 
202-401-9215. Internet, www.acf.gov.

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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.

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 and 
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. For more information, visit the 
Department's Web site at www.hhs.gov/careers/.

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, 801 
Thompson Avenue, Rockville, MD 20852.
Electronic Access  Information on IHS is available through the Internet 
at www.ihs.gov.

National Institutes of Health

Direct inquiries to the appropriate office, National Institutes of 
Health, 1 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892. Phone, 301-496-4000. 
Internet, www.nih.gov.
Employment  Information about employment opportunities is available at 
the National Institutes of Health employment Web site at 
www.jobs.nih.gov.
Public Health Service Commissioned Officer Program  Information on the 
Commissioned Officer programs 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.

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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.