[United States Government Manual] [September 15, 2009] [Pages 212-224] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov][[Page 212]] 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 Kathleen Sebelius Deputy Secretary William Corr Chief of Staff Laura Petrou Chair, Departmental Appeals Board Constance B. Tobias Director, Intergovernmental Affairs Paul Dioguardi Director, Office for Civil Rights (vacancy) Executive Secretary (vacancy) Assistant Secretary for Health (vacancy) Surgeon General (vacancy) Assistant Secretary for Administration and (vacancy) Management Assistant Secretary for Resources and Technology (vacancy) Assistant Secretary for Legislation (vacancy) Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (vacancy) Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs (vacancy) Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and W. Craig Vanderwagen Response General Counsel (vacancy) Inspector General Daniel R. Levinson National Coordinator, Health Information David Blumenthal Technology Chief Administrative Law Judge (vacancy) Director, Office of Global Health Affairs (vacancy) ADMINISTRATION ON AGING 1 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Suite 4100, Washington, DC 20201 Phone, 202-401-4634. Internet, www.aoa.gov. Assistant Secretary (vacancy) ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES 370 L'Enfant Promenade SW., Washington, DC 20447 Phone, 202-401-9200. Internet, www.acf.hhs.gov. Assistant Secretary (vacancy) AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH AND QUALITY 540 Gaither Road, Rockville, MD 20850 Phone, 301-427-1889. Internet, www.ahrq.gov. Director Carolyn Clancy [[Page 213]] AGENCY FOR TOXIC SUBSTANCES AND DISEASE REGISTRY 1600 Clifton Road NE., Atlanta, GA 30333 Phone, 404-639-0700. Internet, www.atsdr.cdc.gov. Administrator Thomas Frieden CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION 1600 Clifton Road NE., Atlanta, GA 30333 Phone, 404-639-3311. Internet, www.cdc.gov. Director Thomas Frieden CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244 Phone, 410-786-3000. Internet, www.cms.gov. Administrator (vacancy) FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857 Phone, 888-463-6332. Internet, www.fda.gov. Commissioner Margaret Hamburg HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857 Phone, 301-443-2216. Internet, www.hrsa.gov. Administrator Mary K. Wakefield INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE 801 Thompson Avenue, Suite 400, Rockville, MD 20852 Phone, 301-443-1083. Internet, www.ihs.gov. Director Yvette Roubideaux NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH 1 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892 Phone, 301-496-4000. Internet, www.nih.gov. Director (vacancy) SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION 1 Choke Cherry Road, Rockville, MD 20857 Phone, 240-276-2130. Internet, www.samhsa.gov. Administrator (vacancy) [[Page 214]] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 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.............................. 90 7th St., Suite 5-100, 94103 (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 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. [[Page 215]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] T217558.019 [[Page 216]] 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. 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. Email, [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-61, 4770 Buford Highway NE., Atlanta, GA 30341. Phone, 770-488-0604. 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. For further information, contact the Coordinating Center for Environmental Health and Injury Prevention, 4770 Buford Highway NE., Atlanta, GA 30341. Phone, 770-488-0608. Internet, www.cdc.gov. [[Page 217]] 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, Coordinating Center for The Center plans, directs, and coordinates national programs for the prevention of premature mortality, morbidity, and disability due to chronic diseases, genomics, disabilities (physical and developmental), and birth defects. The Center also is responsible for public health programs related to health promotion, reproductive health, and hereditary conditions, and genomics. 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. Coordinating Office for Terrorism Preparedness and Emergency Response The Office helps the Nation prepare for and respond to urgent public health threats by providing strategic direction, support, and coordination for CDC's terrorism preparedness and emergency response activities. These activities enable the public health system to develop the building blocks needed to respond to public health threats. 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 [[Page 218]] 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 ensure the delivery of primary health care in thousands of medically underserved communities. More than 7,000 HRSA-supported community health center sites provide primary and preventive health care to 17 million people, regardless of their ability to pay. In an average year, HRSA awards 7,200 grants to 3,000 public and private organizations. Together, these grantees provide safety-net health care to 24 million people. HRSA programs 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, manages vaccine injury compensation programs, and maintains a health care malpractice database. HRSA also provides support for clinics that provide life-sustaining care and medications to 50 percent of the U.S. population diagnosed with HIV/AIDS, essential services for mothers and children, and systems of care for rural areas. 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 develops and disseminates credible, [[Page 219]] science-based health information to the public. 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 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 and conducts and supports research, training, and public education with regard 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 1,500 clinical research studies are currently in progress. For further information, contact the Clinical Center. Phone, 301-496- 2563. Internet, http://clinicalcenter.nih.gov [[Page 220]] 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, 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, [[Page 221]] 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 transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through basic and 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 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 basic, translational, and clinical 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- [[Page 222]] 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 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. Departmental Appeals Board For operations information, call 202-565- 0200, or direct inquiries to Departmental Appeals Board Immediate Office, M.S. 6127, 330 Independence Avenue SW., Cohen Building, Room G- 644, [[Page 223]] Washington, DC 20201. 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 fee-for-service activities in the areas of acquisitions, occupational health, information technology support, human resources, financial management, and administrative operations, contact the Program Support Center, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857. Phone, 301-443-0034. Internet, www.psc.gov. 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. Email, [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. 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. [[Page 224]] 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 Corps Officer Program Information on the Commissioned Corps Officer programs is available at NIH's Public Health Service Commissioned Corps 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.