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.