Description

The United States Department of Health and Human Services is a federal agency responsible for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services. It oversees a wide range of health-related programs and initiatives aimed at improving public health and welfare.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters may encounter variations of this term, particularly in informal settings where it might be referred to as 'Departamento de Salud'. It is important to maintain the formal terminology in clinical contexts to avoid confusion. Avoid colloquial terms and ensure clarity when interpreting this agency's role.

Example Sentences

EN: The United States Dept. of Health and Human Services has launched a new initiative to combat obesity.

ES: El United States Department of Health, Education, and Welfare ha lanzado una nueva iniciativa para combatir la obesidad.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing the department with other agencies; using informal terms instead of the formal name; mispronouncing 'welfare' as 'bienestar' instead of 'bienestar social'.