Human Health

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
http://www.hhs.gov/

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is the U.S. 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. The HHS is comprised of several agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institutes of Health, and the Food and Drug Administration.

Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
http://www.cdc.gov/

Highlighted Programs:

Food Safety Office – Foodborne illness prevention program

FoodNet – Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network

PulseNet -- National network of public health and food regulatory agency laboratories

Emergency Preparedness & Response – Information gateway site