 | It has been suggested that portions of Health department (Health departments in the United States) be split from it and merged into this article. (Discuss) (April 2024) |
| It has been suggested that portions of State health agency be split from it and merged into this article. (Discuss) (April 2024) |
Government departments responsible for health issues and health services in the United States exist at federal, state and local levels. The first, at city level, were founded in the late 18th century; now many operate at city or county level. State-level work began in the mid-19th century, now every state has one. The federal agency now known as the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS or Health Department) originated in 1939.