Notable accomplishments NICHD has made numerous contributions to improving the health of children, adults, families, and communities. Selected research advances from 2015 include improving the health of infants born preterm, encouraging healthy behaviors, and optimizing rehabilitation. See also National Institutes of Health United States Department of Health and Human Services Notes and references Further reading External links National Institutes of Health website U.S. Department of Health and Human Services website National Institutes of Health Medical research institutes in the United States Pediatrics in the United States