Public Health

CDC is the US Government's public health agency.

NIH is the US Government's medical research agency, funding research across the country and throughout the world.

AHRQ is the lead Federal agency charged with improving the safety and quality of healthcare for all Americans. AHRQ develops the knowledge, tools, and data needed to improve the healthcare system and help consumers, healthcare professionals, and policymakers make informed health decisions.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is 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.

The mission of the Office of Minority Health (OMH) is to improve the health of racial and ethnic minority populations through the development of health policies and programs that will help eliminate health disparities. OMH is focused on the collective goal of the success, sustainability and spread of health equity promoting policies, program and practices.

WHO's primary role is to direct international health within the United Nations and to lead partners in global health responses.