Federal Information

Official website of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Includes information about programs and services, grants and contracts, and laws and regulations.

Public health agency, charged with protecting American consumers by enforcing the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and several related public health laws.

Connect to get to the many institutes that are under the jurisdiction of the NIH. (For example: NCI - National Cancer Institute). Includes specialty sites for various diseases and conditions.

Official website of the NLM. Provides access to different research collections and data.

Official website of the CDC, includes extensive guidelines on infection control, immunizations, and hazardous substances

Includes reports and publications produced by the Surgeon General, including the journal Public Health Reports (PHR)

Official website for the Social Security Administration. Includes information on retirement and disability. Includes a retirement estimator and answers to FAQs.

The Health Insurance Marketplace. Includes information about health insurance plans and coverage, open enrollment periods, and answers to frequently asked questions.

Read the full-text of the healthcare law, signed March 23, 2010.

Maintained by the Department of Health and Human Services, this website is a health related gateway to federal web sites and those set up by states, local governments, universities and not-for-profit groups

Includes resources on food and nutrition, physical activity, health literacy, and health care quality.

Provides "science-based, 10-year national objectives for improving the health of all Americans." It sets benchmarks and monitors progress over time.

National Library of Medicine's search service that provides access to over 11 million citations in MEDLINE and other related databases, with links to participating online journals.

Website by the National Library of Medicine, provides data from many authoritative websites, including the various National Institutes of Health (NIH) sites, the American Cancer Society, and others.

Wide variety of resources for older adults and people with disabilities. Includes the Administration on Aging.

Connect to get to the many institutes that are under the jurisdiction of the NIH. (For example: NCI - National Cancer Institute). Includes specialty sites for various diseases and conditions.

This program of the Department of Veterans Affairs was created to research post-traumatic stress disorders.

The CDC National Prevention Information Network (NPIN) is the U.S. reference and referral service for information on HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and tuberculosis (TB). NPIN is a next-generation clearinghouse and collaborative community that collects and disseminates data and materials and enables prevention professionals on the international, national, state, and local levels to connect and share.

Contains official reports, conference and workshop reports, and proceedings from the Office of the Surgeon General.

Government Information on organ donation and transplantation.

ATF is a law enforcement agency in the United States’ Department of Justice that protects our communities from violent criminals, criminal organizations, the illegal use and trafficking of firearms, the illegal use and storage of explosives, acts of arson and bombings, acts of terrorism, and the illegal diversion of alcohol and tobacco products.

Information for consumers and health professionals on new drug warnings and other safety information, drug label changes, and shortages of medically necessary drug products.

Part of the National Institute of Health. Includes information of drugs of abuse, publications, trends and statistics.

The agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. Includes information on finding help and treatment, data, and details of programs and campaigns.

official government website for information on Medicare & Medicaid

Department of Agriculture program which enables low-income families to purchase food.

From the Department of Veterans Affairs. Provides information about benefits and health care for veterans.

USDA "Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children" provides Federal grants to states for supllement foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age five who are found at nutritional risk.

Responsible for promoting and protecting the public's health by ensuring that the nation's food supply is safe, sanitary, wholesome, and honestly labeled, and that cosmetic products are safe and properly labeled

A portal to nutrition information from many government agencies, dedicated to providing easy access to all online information on nutrition. Site includes information about food products, food safety, and food assistance.

A joint publication of the Departments of Health and Human Services and Agriculture. "The Dietary Guidelines helps all Americans choose healthy eating patterns — and it’s a key resource for policymakers and health professionals."

EPA website with information about food and pesticides.

Resources to help Americans with healthy eating and nutrition.

Interactive resources to help people eat healthy. Includes MyPlate Plan, a custom healthy eating plan, and lots of useful tips.

Provides annual information on the rate and number of work-related injuries, illnesses, and fatal injuries and how these statistics vary by incident, injury, geography, occupation, and other characteristics.

Part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, NIOSH is responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related illness and injuries.

Dedicated to ensuring a safe and healthy workplace. Web site includes Federal Register notices, Frequently Asked Questions, statistics, standards, and other OSHA documents.