public health Flashcards
CDC
primary federal agency for conducting and supporting public health activities in the US;
health promotion and prevention
food and drug administration
division of the US department of health and human services that assures the safety of foods and cosmetics, and the safety and efficacy of pharmaceuticals, biological products and medical devices
medicare and medicaid
provides programs for the elderly, some disabilities and poor Americans
health resources and services administration
provides health resources to underserved persons and builds healthcare workforce
administration on aging
carries out provisions of the older American act of 1965
administration for children and families
responsible for programs for needy children and families
agency Foor healthcare research and quality
federal agency for research on health care quality, costs, outcomes and safety
agency for toxic substances and disease registry
prevents harmful exposure and diseases related to toxic substances
substance abuse and mental health services administration
prevention and treatment of addictive and mental disorders
national institutes of health
primary federal agency for conducting and supporting medical research