Organizations: Federal Government (82)
Aberdeen Area Indian Health Service
Supports five health centers and eight hospitals who bring health care to tribes in South Dakota, North Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa. Several tribes manage the health centers. Indian Health Service is an agency under the Department of Health and Human Services.
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Contact:
605.226.7582
115 4th Avenue Southeast
Aberdeen, SD 57401
Tagged keywords: Indian Health Service Clinics and Hospitals, National |
Administration for Children and Families (ACF)
Provides numerous social services for children and families including child care and support, education and training, health programs, TANF, and funding for several initiatives.
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370 L'Enfant Promenade, S.W.
Washington, DC 20447
Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Health Care Access, Health Care Quality, National, Public Health, School Health |
Administration on Aging (AoA)
Provides home and community-based services to millions of older persons through the programs funded under the Older Americans Act including home-delivered meals programs, nutrition services, transportation, adult day care, legal assistance or health promotion programs, Ombudsmen, long-term care services, and the National Family Caregiver Support Program.
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Contact:
aoainfo@aoa.hhs.gov
202.619.0724
One Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20001
Tagged keywords: Geriatrics, Home Health Agencies, Long Term Care Facilities, National |
Advisory Committee on Interdisciplinary Community-Based Linkages
Provides advice on targeted areas and/or disciplines of Area Health Education Centers, Geriatrics, Health Education Training Centers, Allied Health, Chiropractic, Podiatric Medicine, and Quentin N. Burdick Program for Rural Interdisciplinary Training. Created by Congress to review the goals of the Health Resources and Services Administration, Bureau of Health Professions programs that support interdisciplinary, community-based training and to make recommendations accordingly to the Secretary and the Congress.
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301.443.6950
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
Tagged keywords: Allied Health, Area Health Education Centers, Chiropractors, Geriatrics, Health Care Access, Interprofessional Training, National, Podiatrists, Policy, Workforce Pipeline |
Advisory Committee on Training in Primary Care Medicine and Dentistry
Advises and makes recommendations to the Secretary concerning policy, program development and other matters of significance concerning the HRSA Bureau of Health Professions family medicine, general internal medicine, general pediatrics, general dentistry, pediatric dentistry and physician assistant programs.
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Contact:
jglass@hrsa.gov
301.443.6785
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
Tagged keywords: Dentists, Education and Training, Family Medicine Physicians, General Internal Medicine Physicians, National, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Policy, Primary Care |
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
Sponsors and conducts research that provides evidence-based information on health care outcomes; quality; and cost, use, and access. The information helps health care decision makers — patients and clinicians, health system leaders, purchasers, and policymakers —make more informed decisions and improve the quality of health care services.
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Contact:
ahrqpubs@ahrq.hhs.gov
301.427.1364
540 Gaither Road
Suite 2000
Rockville, MD 20850
Tagged keywords: Health Care Quality, Health Services Researchers, National, Patient Safety, Research |
Alaska Area Native Health Service
Works with 7 tribally operated hospitals, 25 tribal health centers, and 176 tribal community health aide clinics to provide health services to Alaska Natives (Aleuts, Eskimos, and Indians). While the Indian Health Service is under the Department of Health and Human Services, tribes administer 99% of Alaska's IHS funds.
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Contact:
907.729.3686
4141 Ambassador Drive, Suite 300
Anchorage, AK 99508-5928
Tagged keywords: Indian Health Service Clinics and Hospitals, National |
Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service
Supports eleven health centers, five hospitals, and twelve field clinics which serve tribal groups in New Mexico, southern Colorado, and Texas. Includes eight service units which deliver health care to different areas. Indian Health Service is a federal program under the Department of Health and Human Services.
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505.248.4500
5300 Homestead Road, NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Tagged keywords: Indian Health Service Clinics and Hospitals, National, New Mexico |
Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)
Supports economic and social development in the Appalachian Region by working to increase job opportunities and per capita income in Appalachia, strengthen the capacity of the people of Appalachia to compete in the global economy, develop and improve Appalachia's infrastructure, and build the Appalachian Development Highway System to reduce Appalachia's isolation.
Includes parts of 13 states; all of West Virginia and parts of twelve other states: Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
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Contact:
info@arc.gov
202.884.7700
1666 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Suite 700
Washington, DC 20009-1068
Tagged keywords: Alabama, Economy, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, National, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia |
Bemidji Area Indian Health Service (BAO)
Partners with tribes in Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Michigan, and Wisconsin to provide health services to tribes in those areas. The 34 federally recognized tribes in those areas distribute 97.4% of the Indian Health Service funds, while the offices focus on advocacy, consultation, and support. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services funds the Indian Health Service.
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Contact:
michael.fairbanks@ihs.gov
218.444.0458
522 Minnesota Ave. NW, Room 119
Bemidji, MN 56601
Tagged keywords: Indian Health Service Clinics and Hospitals, National |
Billings Area Indian Health Service
Provides health care services to tribes in Wyoming and Montana through nine health centers, three hospitals, six health stations, and various health locations. Indian Health Service is part of the Department of Health and Human Services.
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406.247.7248
2900 4th Avenue North
Billings, MT 59101
Tagged keywords: Indian Health Service Clinics and Hospitals, National |
Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
Comprises the principal fact-finding agency for the Federal Government in the broad field of labor economics and statistics. Data is relevant to current social and economic issues reflecting the rapidly changing economic conditions, accurate and consistent high statistical quality, and impartial in subject matter and presentation.
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202.691.5200
2 Massachusetts Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20212-0001
Tagged keywords: Economy, National, Statistics and Data, Trends |
California Area Indian Health Service
Supports tribal governments and urban communities in developing health care systems in California and Hawaii. Funds eight urban health programs and fifty-seven ambulatory clinics, but no hospitals. Indian Health Service program operates under the Department of Health and Human Services.
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916.930.3927
650 Capitol Mall Suite 7-100
Sacramento, CA 95814
Tagged keywords: Indian Health Service Clinics and Hospitals, National, Urban |
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Works toward disease prevention and control, environmental health, and health promotion and education activities designed. Lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people at home and abroad.
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cdcinfo@cdc.gov
800.232.4636
1600 Clifton Road
Atlanta, GA 30333
Tagged keywords: Health Care Quality, National, Patient Safety, Public Health |
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Manages the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Works toward a skilled, committed, and highly motivated workforce; accurate and predictable payments; high value health care; and confident, informed consumers.
Collaborative Partnerships of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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800.633.4227
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244
Tagged keywords: Health Care Quality, Medicare and Medicaid, National, Policy |
Congressional Research Service (CRS)
Provides nonpartisan research, analysis, and information to the members of the United States Congress.
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Contact:
employment@crs.loc.gov
Library of Congress
101 Independence Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20540-7500
Tagged keywords: National |
Corporation for National and Community Service
Offers to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering. Programs include AmeriCorps and Senior Corps.
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Contact:
info@cns.gov
202.606.5000
1201 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20525, DC 20525
Tagged keywords: National |
Council on Graduate Medical Education (COGME)
Provides an ongoing assessment of physician workforce trends, training issues and financing policies, and recommends appropriate federal and private sector efforts on these issues.
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301.443.6785
5600 Fishers Lane
Room 9A-21
Rockville, MD 20857
Tagged keywords: Education and Training, National, Physicians, Policy |
Delta Regional Authority (DRA)
Works to improve life for the residents of 252 counties and parishes in parts of eight states. Designed to remedy severe and chronic economic distress by stimulating economic development and fostering partnerships that will have a positive impact on the region's economy.
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Contact:
KMorgan@dra.gov
662.624.8600
236 Sharkey Ave. - Suite 400
Clarksdale, MS 38614
Tagged keywords: Alabama, Arkansas, Economy, Health Care Access, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, National, Tennessee |
Employment and Training Administration (DOLETA)
Directs business, adults, youth, dislocated workers, and workforce professionals to training and employment services. Administers federal government job training and worker dislocation programs, federal grants to states for public employment service programs, and unemployment insurance benefits.
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Contact:
etapagemaster@dol.gov
877.889.5627
U.S. Department of Labor, Frances Perkins Building
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20210
Tagged keywords: Education and Training, National, Workforce Pipeline |
Government Accountability Office (GAO)
The audit, evaluation, and investigative arm of Congress. Supports the Congress in meeting its constitutional responsibilities and helps improve the performance and accountability of the Federal government.
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contact@gao.gov
202.512.3000
441 G Street, NW
Washington, DC 20548
Tagged keywords: National, Policy |
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
Works to improve and expand access to quality health care for all. Provides leadership and financial support to health care providers in every state and U.S. territory. HRSA grantees provide health care to uninsured people, people living with HIV/AIDS, and pregnant women, mothers and children. Provides training for health professionals and improve systems of care in rural communities. Part of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.
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ask@hrsa.gov
800.221.9393
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
Tagged keywords: Diversity, Education and Training, Health Care Access, Health Care Quality, Leadership Development, National, Policy, Rural, Workforce Pipeline |
HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH)
Works to improve and protect the health of racial and ethnic minority populations through the development of health policies and programs that will eliminate health disparities. Part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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Contact:
info@omhrc.gov
240.453.2882
The Tower Building
1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 600
Rockville, MD 20852
Tagged keywords: Disparities, Diversity, National, Policy |
HRSA Bureau of Clinician Recruitment and Service (BCRS)
Supports students and clinicians by identifying clinical experiences in underserved areas, job placement assistance and scholarship and educational loan repayment opportunities. Supports HRSA grantees, other safety net providers, and critical nursing shortage facilities with technical assistance and support to develop effective recruitment and retention programs in their communities, including the utilization of the various scholarship, loan repayment and recruitment programs administered through the bureau. Part of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.
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CallCenter@hrsa.gov
800.221.9393
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
Tagged keywords: Diversity, Financial Aid, Loan Repayment Programs, National, Nursing Occupations, Recruitment and Retention, Shortage Designations |
HRSA Bureau of Health Professions
Provides national leadership in the development, distribution and retention of a diverse, culturally competent health workforce, high quality of care for all, and support for training programs. Part of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.
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ask@hrsa.gov
800.221.9393
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
Tagged keywords: Area Health Education Centers, Cultural Competence, Dentists, Distribution, Diversity, Education and Training, Financial Aid, Health Care Access, Leadership Development, Loan Repayment Programs, National, Nursing Occupations, Physicians, Public Health, Recruitment and Retention, Workforce Pipeline |
HRSA Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC)
Supports access to primary care services. Works to increase health centers in communities, and to provide access to high quality, family oriented, and comprehensive primary and preventive health care, regardless of patients' ability to pay. Part of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.
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ask@hrsa.gov
800.221.9393
5600 Fishers Land
Rockville, MD 20857
Tagged keywords: Distribution, Diversity, Health Care Access, National, Primary Care |
HRSA Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB)
Works to assure the health of American mothers and children. Part of the Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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ask@hrsa.gov
800.221.9393
Parklawn Building Room 18-05
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
Tagged keywords: Diversity, National |
HRSA National Health Service Corps (NHSC)
Works to improve the health of the underserved by recruiting and retaining the health professionals to deliver health care in underserved communities. Provides technical assistance to federally designated Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) on projects that enhance the NHSC's site development mission. Part of the Bureau of Health Professionals, Health Resources and Services Administration.
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callcenter@hrsa.gov
800.221.9393
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
Tagged keywords: Distribution, Financial Aid, National, Recruitment and Retention, Rural, Shortage Designations |
HRSA Office for the Advancement of Telehealth (OAT)
Works to increase and improve the use of telehealth to meet the needs of underserved people, including those living in rural and remote areas, those who are low-income and uninsured or enrolled in Medicaid. Promotes wider adoption of advanced technologies in the provision of health care services and education. Part of the Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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ask@hrsa.gov
800.221.9393
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
Tagged keywords: Medicare and Medicaid, National, Rural, Technology |
HRSA Office of Pharmacy Affairs (OPA)
Administers the 340 Drug Pricing Program, through which certain federally funded grantees and other safety net health care providers may purchase prescription medication at significantly reduced prices. A federal resource on pharmacy services. Part of the Health Resources and Services Administration.
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ask@hrsa.gov
800.628.6297
5600 Fishers Lane
Parklawn Building, Mail Stop 10C-03
Rockville, MD 20857
Tagged keywords: Medicare and Medicaid, National, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Occupations, Retail and Community Pharmacies |
HRSA Office of Rural Health Policy (ORHP)
Promotes better health care service in rural America. Part of the Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Focuses on matters affecting rural hospitals and health care, coordinating activities within the department that relate to rural health care, and maintaining a national information clearinghouse.
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ask@hrsa.gov
301.443.0835
Health Resources and Services Administration
5600 Fishers Lane, 9A-55
Rockville, MD 20857
Tagged keywords: Health Care Access, National, Rural |
HRSA Office of Women's Health
Coordinates women's activities across more than 80 Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) programs. Serves in a leadership capacity on women’s health and sex/gender-specific issues and policy. Coordinates and supports disease prevention and health promotion activities at HRSA and with other HHS agencies. Serves as the liaison with other Federal women’s health and private sector organizations. Supports educational efforts on topics related to women’s health and wellness.
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ask@hrsa.gov
800.221.9393
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
Tagged keywords: National |
HRSA Shortage Designation Branch
Develops shortage designation criteria and uses them to decide whether or not a geographic area, population group or facility is a Health Professional Shortage Area or a Medically Underserved Area or a Medically Underserved Population.
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sdb@hrsa.gov
888.275.4772
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
Tagged keywords: Distribution, National, Shortage Designations |
Indian Health Service (IHS)
Provides federal health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives. Works to raise the physical, mental, social, and spiritual health of American Indians and Alaska Natives to the highest level. Works to assure that comprehensive, culturally acceptable personal and public health services are available and accessible to American Indian and Alaska Native people. Part of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.
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The Reyes Building
801 Thompson Avenue, Suite 400
Rockville, MD 20852-1627
Tagged keywords: Cultural Competence, Disparities, Education and Training, Financial Aid, Health Care Access, Indian Health Service Clinics and Hospitals, Loan Repayment Programs, National |
Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC)
Advises the U.S. Congress on Medicare payments, access to care, care quality, and other Medicare related issues.
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Contact:
webmaster@medpac.gov
202.220.3700
601 New Jersey Avenue, NW
Suite 9000
Washington, DC 20001
Tagged keywords: Medicare and Medicaid, National |
Nashville Area Indian Health Service
Provides health services to tribes in the Eastern United States and in Texas. Indian Health Service operates under the Health and Human Services Administration.
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Contact:
Floyd.Dennis@ihs.hhs.gov
615.467.1500
711 Stewarts Ferry Pike
Nashville, TN 37214-2634
Tagged keywords: Indian Health Service Clinics and Hospitals, National |
National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services (NACRHHS)
Comprised of a 21-member citizens' panel of nationally recognized rural health experts that provides recommendations on rural issues to the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.
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ask@hrsa.gov
301.443.0835
Office of Rural Health Policy
5600 Fishers Lane, 9A-42
Rockville, MD 20857
Tagged keywords: National, Policy, Rural |
National Advisory Council on Migrant Health (NACMH)
Legislatively mandated to advise, consult with, and make recommendations to the Secretary of Health and Human Services, on the health and well being of migrant farmworkers and their families. Fifteen members are appointed by the Secretary to serve four-year terms.
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ask@hrsa.gov
800.221.9393
5600 Fishers Land
Rockville, MD 20857
Tagged keywords: Disparities, National, Policy |
National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice (NACNEP)
Advises the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Congress on policy issues related to the Title VIII programs administered by the HRSA Bureau of Health Professions Division of Nursing, including nurse workforce supply, education and practice improvement.
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Contact:
mrichardson@hrsa.gov
301.443.2727
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
Tagged keywords: Education and Training, National, Nursing Occupations, Policy, Workforce Pipeline |
National Advisory Council on the National Health Service Corps
Comprised of a body of clinicians and health care administrators who possess knowledge of underserved communities and health care implementation and improvement. Identifies the priorities for the NHSC; brings forward issues and concerns with program staff, professional organizations, communities and program participants; functions as a sounding board for proposed policy changes; and develops and distributes White Papers and briefs that clearly state issues and/or concerns relating to the NHSC with specific recommendations for necessary policy revisions.
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ask@hrsa.gov
301.443.4494
5600 Fishers Lane, Rm 8A-46
Rockville, MD 20857
Tagged keywords: Health Administrators, National, Policy, Recruitment and Retention, Workforce Pipeline |
National Association of Development Organizations (NADO)
NADO provides advocacy, education, networking and research for regional development organizations primarily serving small metropolitan and rural regions.
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info@nado.org
202.624.7806
400 North Capitol Street
NW Suite 390
Washington, DC 20001
Tagged keywords: National, Research, Rural |
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Provides information about cancer, including types of cancer, terminology, clinical trials, statistics, research funding, and news.
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800.422.6237
6116 Executive Boulevard
Room 3036A
Bethesda, MD 20892-8322
Tagged keywords: National |
National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS)
Serves as the Nation's principal health statistics agency. Compiles statistical information on the health status of the population and subgroups; disparities in health status; use of health care by race/ethnicity, socio-economic status, region, and other population characteristics; trends in health status and health care delivery; biomedical and health services research; and policy.
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cdcinfo@cdc.gov
800.232.4636
3311 Toledo Road
Hyattsville, MD 20782
Tagged keywords: National, Public Health, Research, Statistics and Data, Trends |
National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NCMHD)
Promotes minority health and leads, coordinates, supports, and assesses the NIH effort to reduce and eliminate health disparities. Conducts and supports basic, clinical, social, and behavioral research; promotes research infrastructure and training; fosters emerging programs; disseminates information; and reaches out to minority and other health disparity communities.
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Contact:
NCMHDinfo@od.nih.gov
301.402.1366
6707 Democracy Boulevard
Suite 800
Bethesda, MD 20892-5465
Tagged keywords: Disparities, National |
National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)
NEH is an independent grant-making agency of the United States government dedicated to supporting research, education, preservation, and public programs in the humanities.
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info@neh.gov
800.NEH.1121
1100 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.
Washington, DC 20506
Tagged keywords: Financial Aid, National |
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Emergency Medical Services Division (NHTSA)
Promotes a sufficient, stable and well-trained workforce and enhancing the health and safety of all EMS providers. Develops and enhances comprehensive emergency medical service systems to care for injured patients involved in motor vehicle crashes. Provides leadership and coordination to the EMS community in assessing, planning, developing, and promoting comprehensive, evidence-based emergency medical services and 9-1-1 systems.
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888.327.4236
West Building
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590
Tagged keywords: Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics, National |
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Develops and enforces workplace safety regulations, provides information, research, education, and training on numerous workplace related health issues. Part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
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cdcinfo@cdc.gov
800.232.4636
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Rd
Atlanta, GA 30333
Tagged keywords: National, Occupational Health and Safety Occupations |
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Supports research on mental illness. Offers guides and publications on mental health topics. Provides funding for mental health research.
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nimhinfo@nih.gov
866.615.6464
Science Writing, Press, and Dissemination Branch
6001 Executive Boulevard, Room 8184, MSC 9663
Bethesda, MD 20892-9663
Tagged keywords: Mental Health, National |
National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)
Supports health care by funding nursing research and training researchers. Under the National Institutes of Health, which is part of the US Department of Health and Human Services.
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866.910.3804
31 Center Drive, Room 5B10
Bethesda, MD 20892-2178
Tagged keywords: National, Nursing Occupations, Research |
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Supports research, coordination, collaboration, and information distribution to help reduce alcohol-related problems.
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Contact:
niaaaweb-r@exchange.nih.gov
301.443.3860
5635 Fishers Lane, MSC 9304
Bethesda, MD 20892-9304
Tagged keywords: National, Substance Abuse, Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors |
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Federal focal point for medical research in the United States and is one of eight health agencies of the Public Health Service. Provides Loan Repayment Programs.
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NIHinfo@od.nih.gov
301.496.4000
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892
Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Loan Repayment Programs, National, Research |
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Promotes the progress of science. Works to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare and to secure the national defense.
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703.292.5111
4201 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22230
Tagged keywords: National |
Navajo Area Indian Health Service (NAIHS)
Offers health care to tribes in the four corners area which includes part of New Mexico, Utah, Colorado, and Arizona. Supports four hospitals, fifteen health stations, seven health centers, and other health related services.
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928.871.4811
PO Box 9020
Window Rock, AZ 86515
Tagged keywords: Indian Health Service Clinics and Hospitals, National |
NIH Office of Science Education (NIH OSE)
Coordinates science education activities at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Develops and sponsors science education projects serving elementary, secondary, and college students and teachers and the public.
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Contact:
ose@science.education.nih.gov
301.402.2469
NIH Office of Science Education
6100 Executive Blvd., Suite3E01, MSC 7520
Bethesda, MD 20892-7520
Tagged keywords: National |
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Supports a healthy and safe working environment. A division under the U.S. Department of Labor.
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800.321.6742
200 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20210
Tagged keywords: National, Occupational Health and Safety Occupations |
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)
Provides a wide array of supports to parents and individuals, school districts and states in three main areas: special education, vocational rehabilitation and research. Provides funding to programs that serve infants, toddlers, children and adults with disabilities.
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202.401.2000
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave., S.W.
Washington, DC 20202-7100
Tagged keywords: Audiologists, Community and Social Services Occupations, Education and Training, Health Care Access, National, Recreational Therapists, School Health, Speech-Language Pathologists |
Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC)
Coordinates nationwide efforts to implement and use the most advanced health information technology (HIT) and the electronic exchange of health information. ONC is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
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onc.request@hhs.gov
202.690.7151
Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Ave. SW, Suite 729-D
Washington, DC 20201
Tagged keywords: Health Informaticians, Health Information and Informatics Occupations, National, Technology |
Office of the Surgeon General (OSG)
Serves as America's chief health educator by providing scientific information and research on how to improve health, reduce the risk of illness and injury, eliminating health disparities, promote public health preparedness, and improving health literacy.
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301.443.4000
5600 Fishers Lane
Room 18-66
Rockville, MD 20857
Tagged keywords: Health Care Quality, National, Public Health |
Oklahoma City Area Indian Health Service (OCAIHS)
Serves tribes in Oklahoma, Kansas, and part of Texas through clinics, hospitals, and health stations. Many of the tribes and tribal organizations in the area operate their own health programs through IHS funding. Indian Health Service operates under the Department of Health and Human Services.
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405.951.3820
701 Market Drive
Oklahoma City, OK 73114
Tagged keywords: Indian Health Service Clinics and Hospitals, National |
Phoenix Area Indian Health Service (PAIHS)
Provides health care to tribes in Arizona, Utah, and Nevada through eleven service units; two of the service units are run by tribes. Includes primary care, tertiary care, and specialty services. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services operates the Indian Health Service program.
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602.364.5039
Two Renaissance Square 40 North Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85004-4424
Tagged keywords: Arizona, Indian Health Service Clinics and Hospitals, National |
Portland Area Indian Health Service (PAO)
Provides health care access to tribes in Oregon, Idaho, and Washington. Includes fifteen health centers, twenty-three health stations, ten preventative programs, and three urban programs, the majority of which are tribally operated. Indian Health Service operates under the Department of Health and Human Services.
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503.326.2020
1220 SW Third Ave #476
Portland, OR 97204
Tagged keywords: Indian Health Service Clinics and Hospitals, National |
President's New Freedom Commission on Mental Health
Advise the President on ways to improve mental health care delivery through a comprehensive study. Commission ended in 2003 upon publication of their report.
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Contact:
info@mentalhealth.org
800.789.2647
Tagged keywords: Mental Health, National |
President’s Council of Economic Advisers (CEA)
Assists the President with the development and implementation of our nation’s economic policy. Led by a Chair and two members, the Council consists of a team of highly-trained professional economists, forecasters and statistical experts who draw upon evidence-based research to provide the President with thorough and timely economic analysis.
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Washington, DC
Tagged keywords: Economy, National |
Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH U.S.)
Program funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to eliminate ethnic and racial health disparities. Supports community based programs and interventions. Website includes resources related to health disparities and program partners.
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cdcinfo@cdc.gov
4770 Buford Highway NE
MS K-30
Atlanta, GA 30341-3717
Tagged keywords: Disparities, National |
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Works to improve the quality and availability of prevention, treatment, and rehabilitative services in order to reduce illness, death, disability, and cost to society resulting from substance abuse and mental illnesses. Part of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.
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Contact:
SHIN@samhsa.hhs.gov
877.726.4727
1 Choke Cherry Road
Rockville, MD 20857
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TRICARE
A component of the Military Health System, TRICARE is the health care program for military service. Includes information on TRICARE operation, guidance, eligibility, plans, and prescription coverage for medical, dental, and vision.
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800.600.9332
5111 Leesburg Pike
Skyline 5, Suite 810
Falls Church, VA 22041-3206
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Tucson Area Indian Health Service
Works with the Tohono O'odham Nation and Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona to provide health care to their members. Indian Health Service is a program under the Department of Health and Human Services.
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520.295.2405
7900 S. J. Stock Road
Tucson, AZ 85746-7012
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U. S. Department of State
Serves as the portal of information on U.S. foreign policy including foreign travel, immigration, passports, visas, students and faculty studying abroad, embassies, and more.
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202.647.4000
2201 C Street NW
Washington, DC 20520
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U.S. Census Bureau
Serves as the leading source of quality data about the nation's people and economy. Includes national and state data and statistics on employment dynamics, demographics, labor force, and more.
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800.923.8282
4600 Silver Hill Road
Washington, DC 20233
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U.S. Department of Defense Military Health System (MHS)
Consists of medical educators, medical researchers, and healthcare providers partnering together. Provides information on TRICARE, education, medical training, research, technology and policy for personnel of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard.
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The Pentagon
Washington, DC 20301-1200
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U.S. Department of Education
Promotes educational excellence for all Americans, establishes policies on federal financial aid for education, distributes and monitors those funds, collects data, disseminates research, focuses national attention on key educational issues, prohibits discrimination, and ensures equal access to education.
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800.872.5327
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Acts as the United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services. Focuses on health and social science research, preventing disease, immunization services, 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, 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,
health services for Native Americans, and medical preparedness for emergencies.
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877.696.6775
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, DC 20201
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Works with citizens, private industry, trade organizations, and all levels of government to keep America safe. Provides information on immigration and employment of foreign nationals. Prepares and responds to all hazards and disasters.
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202.282.8000
245 Murray Lane, SW
Washington, DC 20528
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U.S. Department of Justice: Office of Diversion Control
Regulates the manufacture, import, export, and distribution of controlled substances and chemicals to ensure they are being used lawfully. Part of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
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Contact:
deadiversionwebmaster@usdoj.gov
800.882.9539
8701 Morrissette Drive
Springfield, VA 22152
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U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)
Fosters and promotes the welfare of the job seekers, wage earners, and retirees of the United States by improving their working conditions, advancing their opportunities for profitable employment, protecting their retirement and health care benefits, helping employers find workers, strengthening free collective bargaining, and tracking changes in employment, prices, and other national economic measurements.
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Contact:
866.487.2365
Frances Perkins Building
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20210
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U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs
Provides information on international travel including travel warnings and paperwork needed such as passports and visas. Includes J Visa Waiver Recommendation Application form.
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Contact:
AskCI@state.gov
888.407.4747
Washington, DC 20522
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Provides programs for U.S. Veterans, including health, education, loans, and benefits.
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Contact:
800.827.1000
810 Vermont Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20420
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U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Responsible for protecting the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, the nation’s food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation. Part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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Contact:
888.463.6332
10903 New Hampshire Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20993
Tagged keywords: National, Public Health |
U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce
Provides guidance to the U.S. House of Representatives in matters related to energy, health, commerce, consumer protection, foreign and interstate communications, travel and tourism.
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202.225.2927
2125 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
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U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps (USPHS)
Supports highly qualified public health professionals dedicated to delivering the Nation's public health promotion and disease prevention programs, and advancing public health science.
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Contact:
800.279.1605
1101 Wootton Parkway, Plaza Level
Rockville, MD 20852
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United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDA)
Provides leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, and related issues based on sound public policy, the best available science, and efficient management.
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Contact:
202.720.4581
Mail Stop 0107
1400 Independence Ave., S.W.
Washington, DC 20250-0107
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The White House
Oversees the executive branch of the United States federal government.
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Contact:
202.456.6213
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20500
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