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Government Agencies. Scott Hicks & Jessica Anderson. World Health Organization (WHO). Sponsored by United Nations Coordinates international health activities Helps government improve health services Came into force on April 7, 1948 a date we now celebrate every year as World Health Day.
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Government Agencies Scott Hicks & Jessica Anderson
World Health Organization (WHO) • Sponsored by United Nations • Coordinates international health activities • Helps government improve health services • Came into force on April 7, 1948 • a date we now celebrate every year as World Health Day.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS or DHHS) • US agency for protecting health of Americans • Provides human services to those unable to help themselves • DHHS Medicare program is the nations largest health insurer • Medicare & Medicaid provide health care services to ¼ Americans
National Institute of Health (NIH) • Nation’s medical research agency • Make medical discoveries that save lives • Largest source of funding for medical research in the world • Creates high-quality jobs by funding thousands of scientists in universities and research institutions in every state across America and around the globe
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) • US federal agency under the DHHS based in Atlanta • Founded during WW2 • Protects public health and safety • Develop & apply disease control • Environmental health • Occupational health & safety • Health promotion • Injury prevention • Education
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) • A federal agency • Responsible for regulating food and drug products sold to the public • Led by the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, appointed by the President with help from the Senate
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) • Establishes and enforces standards that protect workers from job-related injuries and illness
Health Department • Part of government which focuses on issues related to the general health of the citizenry