Federal Government Departments

The Department of Health and Human Services protects the health of all Americans and provides essential human services.

Provides access to data, maps, and statistical reports related to aging and disability programs.

Provides statistics on healthcare use and spending, insurance coverage, accessibility and cost of care, and more.

Data on health risk factors in communities–-can search by state, topic, etc.

Wide-ranging Online Data for Epidemiologic Research (WONDER) -- an easy-to-use, menu-driven system of information resources of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention available to public health professionals and the public at large.

Using information collected through various monitoring and reporting systems, the Children's Bureau analyzes and reports data on a variety of topics, including adoption, foster care, and child abuse and neglect.

A compilation of statistical information to guide actions and policies to improve health.

Statistics on the prevalence, treatment, and costs of mental disorders.

Provides current statistics about the organ donation waiting list, organ transplants, donors, and more.

Provides access to mental health & substance abuse statistics.

Provides information on toxic substances, health hazards, and emergency response to hazardous materials incidents.

This website has a link to vital records offices for all 50 states. It is through the state office you obtain vital records such as birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates.

Provdes access to credible, and comprehensive information about cancer prevention and screening, diagnosis and treatment, research across the cancer spectrum, clinical trials, and news and links to other NCI websites. The information on this site is science-based, authoritative, and up-to-date.

Online source for credible health information.

A database of privately and publicly funded clinical studies conducted around the world.

Provides updates and information for staying safe and healthy. Topics covered include food, drugs, medical devices, animals and veterinary care, cosmetics, vaccines, tobacco, and more.

Provides access to the current and previous editions of the Dietary Guidelines. The latest edition of the Dietary Guidelines reflects the current body of nutrition science, helps health professionals and policymakers guide Americans to make healthy food and beverage choices, and serves as the science-based foundation for vital nutrition policies and programs across the United States.

The official website of the FDA features news, recalls and safety alerts, and relevant statutes and regulations. Specific sections of the website are tailored to consumers, industry, health professionals, and state and local officials.

Healthy People provides science-based, 10-year national objectives for improving the health of all Americans. For 3 decades, Healthy People has established benchmarks and monitored progress over time in order to: encourage collaborations across communities and sectors; empower individuals toward making informed health decisions; and measure the impact of prevention activities.

Provides access to Federal HIV policies, programs, and resources to the American public.

Hospital Compare has information about the quality of care at over 4,000 Medicare-certified hospitals, including over 130 Veterans Administration (VA) medical centers, across the country. You can use Hospital Compare to find hospitals and compare the quality of their care.

The official website for Medicare contains information regarding enrollment, plan choices, prescription drug plan, long-term care, preventive services, billing and appeals. Also includes news and basic explanation of Medicare.

This government institute site presents research information and publications on topics such as end-of-life care, pediatrics, women's health, and older adults. Also includes information about diversity programs, conference listings, and related links.

Health information from the NIH.

Provides information gathered from press releases and other public notices about certain recalls of FDA-regulated products.
Note: Not all recalls have press releases or are posted on this page.

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

Provides information about the PCSFN, which works to increase sports participation among youth of all backgrounds and abilities and to promote healthy and active lifestyles for all Americans. Includes access to the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans.

Provides information on vaccines and immunizations