HHS缩写的意思 - 美国健康与公共事业部

【英文缩写】HHS
【词性类别】 医药卫生 机构组织
【英文全称】United States of Department of Health and Human Services
【中文解释】美国健康与公共事业部
【缩写简介】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. THE DEPARTMENT INCLUDES MORE THAN 300 PROGRAMS, covering a wide spectrum of activities. Some highlights include: Health and social science research Preventing disease, including immunization services Assuring food and drug safety Medicare (health insurance for elderly and disabled Americans) and Medicaid (health insurance for low-income people) Health information technology Financial assistance and services for low-income families Improving maternal and infant health Head Start (pre-school education and services) Faith-based and community initiatives Preventing child abuse and domestic violence Substance abuse treatment and prevention Services for older Americans, including home-delivered meals Comprehensive health services for Native Americans Medical preparedness for emergencies, including potential terrorism.