Leading research to understand, treat, and prevent infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases.
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Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Transplantation | Division of AIDS | Division of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases | Division of Extramural Activities | Division of Clinical Research | Division of Intramural Research | Vaccine Research Center
Henrietta Lacks was an African-American woman whose cells were removed during a biopsy in 1951 and used for research without her knowledge or approval. Her cells (commonly known as HeLa cells) have revolutionized the field of medicine and have been used for decades in biomedical research – to study cancer, the effects of radiation, and AIDS among other areas. This timeline includes events from 1920 (when Lacks was born) to 2013 (when NIH announced an agreement with the Lacks family to allow biomedical researchers controlled access to the whole genome data of HeLa cells.
Submit a Hotline Complaint
OIG Hotline Operations accepts tips and complaints from all sources about potential fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ programs. Every report we receive is important, however, not every submission results in an investigation. Due to the high volume of complaints we receive, it is not possible to contact every complainant. However, Hotline tips are incredibly valuable, and we appreciate your efforts to help us stamp out fraud, waste, and abuse.
What You Need to Know
HHS-OIG’s Hotline reviews and investigates thousands of complaints each year. We recommend you review Before You Submit a Complaint to understand the type of complaints we do and do not investigate and the complaint process.
How to Contact the OIG Hotline
Start your online complaint with HHS-OIG by selecting an option below. We accept complaints about fraud, waste and abuse in Medicare, Medicaid and other HHS programs and from HHS employees, grantees and contractors who are reporting wrongdoing at HHS and its programs (whistleblowers) for the first time.
File a Complaint Online
HHS-OIG can only accept unclassified complaints online
For instructions on filing a tip on a CLASSIFIED matter, call 1-800-447-8477.
Línea Directa de Comunicación del OIG – Sección de Operaciones
Contactar la línea directa de comunicación del OIG es tan fácil. La línea directa de comunicación del OIG acepta la información y quejas de todas las fuentes sobre la posibilidad de fraude, despilfarro, abuso ó mala administración dentro de los programas del Departamento Estadounidense de Salud & Servicios Humanos (U.S. Department of Health & Human Services).
Child Welfare Information Gateway provides access to timely, practical resources that help child welfare, adoption, and related professionals protect children and strengthen families. A service of the Children’s Bureau/ACF/HHS.
Child Welfare Information Gateway provides resources on a wide range of child welfare topics, including:
– Family-Centered Practice
– Preventing and Responding to Child Abuse and Neglect
– Supporting and Preserving Families
– Out-of-Home Care
– Achieving and Maintaining Permanency
– Adoption
– Management & Supervision
– Systemwide Information: Assessments, Working With Courts, Domestic Violence, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and other crosscutting issues.
The Information Gateway website also links to useful print and electronic publications, websites, and online databases.
To find out more about Information Gateway, please view our video “Child Welfare Information Gateway: Your Connection to Information and Resources”
Email: info@childwelfare.gov
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The Division of STD Prevention provides national leadership, prevention research, policy development, and scientific information to help people live safer, healthier lives by the prevention of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and their complications.
CDC’s Division of STD Prevention concentrates its efforts on four focus areas to guide STD prevention and maximize long term impact:
1. Adolescents and Young Adults – STDs primarily affect young people, and the health consequences can last a lifetime.
2. Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM) – MSM are impacted by HIV, syphilis, and gonorrhea at concerning rates.
3. Multi-Drug Resistant Gonorrhea – Data continue to show concerning patterns of declining susceptibility to Cephalosporins — the only remaining gonorrhea treatment.
4. Congenital Syphilis – Syphilis infection is a serious concern for pregnant women, as it can cause stillbirth and lead to physical and mental developmental disabilities in babies. Early access to prenatal care can prevent congenital syphilis; therefore a single case of congenital syphilis represents failures in the healthcare delivery and public health systems
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History
Making A Difference
We’re a gateway to all domestic U.S. government HIV & AIDS testing, treatment, & research information:
HIV Prevention
Using HIV Medication to Reduce Risk
Reducing Sexual Risk
Reducing Risk from Alcohol & Drug Use
Reducing Mother-to-Child Risk
Potential Future Options
HIV Testing
Learn About HIV Testing
Just Diagnosed: What’s Next?
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The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is a division of the Department of Health & Human Services. We promote the economic and social well-being of children, families, individuals and communities with leadership and resources for compassionate, effective delivery of human services.
Administration for Native Americans (ANA)
Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF)
Children’s Bureau (CB)
Office of Early Childhood Development (ECD)
Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB)
Office of Child Care (OCC)
Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE)
Office of Community Services (OCS)
Office of Family Assistance (OFA)
Office of Head Start (OHS)
Office of Human Services Emergency Preparedness and Response (OHSEPR)
Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR)
Office on Trafficking in Persons (OTIP)
Are you in crisis?
Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
National Helpline treatment referral and information service: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) http://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
Veterans, Military & Families Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 Press 1 https://www.veteranscrisisline.net
Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990 http://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline
Local Emergency Services Call 911
Treatment Locators
Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/
Find a Health Center https://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/
Diet, Nutrition & Eating Right
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Get advice on how good dietary habits can promote health and reduce risk for major chronic diseases (2 years to adult).
ChooseMyPlate.gov
Build a healthy plate from the five food groups that make up a healthy diet.
Eat Healthy
Learn the basics and the benefits, and take action.
Nutrition.gov
Find easy-to-read information on food and nutrition.
Exercise & Fitness
Physical Activity for Everyone
Add exercise to your life with physical activity guidelines for children, adults, and seniors.
Exercise and Physical Fitness | en español
Get the basics, health check tools, tutorials, the latest news, and more.
Exercise for Older Adults
Put safety first as you begin an exercise routine. Find out how to do strength, balance, stretching, and endurance exercises.
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Content last reviewed on February 27, 2015https://www.hhs.gov/programs/prevention-and-wellness/nutrition-and-fitness/index.html
Vaccines & Immunizations
Vaccines including polio, mumps, rubella, measles, and tetanus are routinely recommended for most people. Other vaccines are recommended based on age, health, or specific circumstances.
Vaccines.gov
Get information on vaccines and immunization for infants, children, teenagers, adults, and seniors. Find resources from federal agencies for the general public and their communities about vaccines across the lifespan.
Flu Vaccination & Vaccine Safety
Influenza is a potentially serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and sometimes even death. The flu vaccination has been shown to have many benefits including reducing the risk of flu illnesses, hospitalizations and even the risk of flu-related death in children.
Traveler’s Health (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Get information on the shots/vaccines, medications, and other measures to prevent illness and injury during international travel (search by country name).
National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) (Health Resources and Services Administration)
Ensures an adequate supply of vaccines, stabilizes vaccine costs, and provides a forum for individuals found to be injured by certain vaccines.
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Content last reviewed on January 13, 2020
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