U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
About Us
The Department of Health and Human Services is the United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves.
Contact Information
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20201
Telephone: 202-619-0257
You can submit feedback online to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services by visiting http://www.hhs.gov/feedback.html.
Articles by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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Ads are Selling U.S. Kids Poor Health
Children and adolescents are being bombarded by so many ads that medical experts now fear for their health. Some 40,000...
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Get Involved in Your Child's Life at School
Parents have an important role in a child's life at school. Getting involved may seem challenging and time consuming,...
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Choosing After-School Activities
If you're not home when your child's school bell rings, you probably hope that he will stay out of trouble until you get...
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Tips for Talking to Children and Youth After Traumatic Events: A Guide for Parents and Educators
Traumatic events, such as shootings, bombings, or other violent acts, can leave children feeling frightened, confused,...
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Teen Girls Drink More Than Boys
"Sugar and spice, and everything nice; that's what little girls are made of." Maybe. But as they grow up, those little...
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Use of Painkillers Among Teens on the Rise
The latest threat in teen drug use may be lurking in your medicine cabinet. Young people's abuse of prescription drugs...
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Dating Violence Common Among Teens
Teen life, with its fads, crushes, clashes, and breakups, seems to be a world away from abusive relationships. Yet,...
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Teaching Good Attitudes Through Televised Sports
Playing sports can be a great way to teach your children good values, including teamwork, sportsmanship, and fair play....
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Help Your Child Build Healthy Relationships
"Play nicely." "Please share with Johnny/Suzie." These phrases or similar versions of them are familiar to many of us....
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Help Your Child Feel Comfortable in Social Situations
Some of our fondest adult memories are about childhood friendships and good times we shared with special friends. We...
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