Pratices-PH agencies of health and human services Flashcards
Primary federal agency for conducting and supporting public health activities in U.S; health promotion and prevention
Center for disease control and prevention
Division of US department of health and human services that assures the safty of foods and cosmetics and the sadty and efficacy of pbarmaceuticals. Biological products and medical divices
Food and drug administration
Provides programs for the elderly, some disabilities and poor Americans
Centers for Medicare and Medicare services
Provides health resources to underserved persons and builds healthcare workforce
Health resources and services adminstration
Carries out provisions of the older american act 1965
Administration on aging
Federal agency for research on health care quality, costs, outcomes and safety
Agency for healthcare research and quality
Prevents harmful exposure and diseases related to toxic substances
Agency for toxic substances and disease registry
Prevention and treatment of addictive and mental disorders
Substance abuse and mental health services administration
Primary federal agency for conducting and supporting medical research
National institutes of health
