Social and Consumer Health: Governmental Agencies

WebQuest: Federal Agencies

In addition to the international agencies, national governments also maintain health related agencies. Their goals may be similar to those of international agencies, but their services will vary. To start, explore the Department of Health and Human Services and National Institute for Health websites, and complete the following WebQuest - answering the following questions:

• What is the HHS budget for this year?
  HINT: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services


• What are the responsibilities of the National Institute of Health?
  HINT: National Institutes of Health


• Where would you go to find out more about West Nile Virus?
  HINT: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention


• List responsibilities of the CDC.
  HINT: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention


• What information on teen issues is available? Name the topics and the sites.
  HINT: National Library of Medicine – National Institutes of Health and Medline Plus


• What site can assist you in decisions about health insurance?
  HINT: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality


• What website will tell you the side effects of a prescription drug?
  HINT: U.S. Food and Drug Administration


• What agency can you go to for information on treatment of cancer?
  HINT: National Cancer Institute