what does the hhs do 
the hhs is responsible for promoting and enhancing the health of the citizens of the united states of america it has over 100 programs that focus on health science care social services prevention and wellness all aimed at ensuring the well being of the american people who is the current hhs secretary the current hhs secretary is xavier becerra he is the 25th secretary of the department of health and human service and the first latino to hold the office 10the bottom linethe department of health and human services hhs has 12 operating divisions and over 100 programs to promote the health and well being of u s citizens the hhs also supports research in social services medicine and public health some of the divisions of the hhs include the centers for disease control and prevention cdc and the food and drug administration fda 