Title of Collaborative Activity: |
HHS Border Health Intra-agency Working Group |
Description of Collaborative Activity: |
This intra-agency workgroup allows for the exchange of information and cooperation among the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) agencies on issues related to border health. The purpose of this group is to convene HHS components that have a vested interest in US-Mexico border health issues to provide a platform for discussion, coordinate efforts, and potentially identify mutual areas of collaboration to improve the health and quality of life for border residents. |
Type of Collaborative Activity: |
Committee, Advisory Group, or Work Group
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Year the Collaborative Activity Originated: |
2008 |
NIH Participating Institutes/Centers/Office of the Director: |
NIA, NIAID, NICHD, NIDDK, NIMH, NIMHD |
HHS Agency Collaborators on this Activity: |
ACF, AHRQ, CDC, FDA, HRSA, OS |
