U.S. Government Resources
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
An agency of the Department of Health and Human Services, the CDC health surveillance system monitors and attempts to prevent the outbreak of disease.
HHS - AIDSInfo
On December 2, 2002, the HIV/AIDS Clinical Trials Information Service (ACTIS) and its sister service, the HIV/AIDS Treatment Information Service (ATIS), were merged into AIDSinfo.
The AIDSinfo project provides all of the services that are currently available from ACTIS and ATIS, as well as quick and easy access to wide-ranging Federal resources on HIV/AIDS clinical research, HIV treatment and prevention, and medical practice guidelines for health care providers and consumers.
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) National Prevention Information Network
The HIV/AIDS section of the NPIN Web site is designed to facilitate the sharing of information and resources on HIV and AIDS for all individuals searching for prevention information.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Formerly known as HCFA, this federal agency administers Medicare,
Medicaid and the State Children's Health
Insurance Program (SCHIP).
HHS - Office on Women's Health
The Office on Women's Health coordinates women's health efforts in HHS to eliminate disparities in health status and supports culturally sensitive educational programs that encourage women to take personal responsibility for their own health and wellness.
Department of Health and Human Services HIV/AIDS Bureau (HAB/HRSA/DHHS)
Provides federal funding for
HIV/AIDS care for low-income, uninsured, and underinsured individuals.
HHS - Office of Minority Health
Advises the Secretary and the Office of Public Health and Science (OPHS) on public health issues affecting minority populations.
NIH - Office of AIDS Research
The NIH Office of AIDS Research (OAR) is "responsible for the scientific, budgetary, legislative, and policy elements of the NIH AIDS research program."
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Federal agency responsible for improving the quality and availability of prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation services in order to reduce illness, death, disability, and societal costs resulting from substance abuse and mental illnesses.
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) National Health Statistics HIV/AIDS Fast Stats Page
Quick government statistics on the incidence of HIV and AIDS in the U.S.
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