human services

American

plural noun

programs or facilities for meeting basic health, welfare, and other needs of a society or group, as people who are poor, sick, or elderly.

Etymology

Origin of human services

First recorded in 1700–10 in the sense “provided by humans,” and in 1935–40 for the current sense

Example Sentences

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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said the agency must restore public trust following the Covid-19 pandemic, shift its focus away from chronic disease and center its efforts on infectious disease response.

From The Wall Street Journal

He served as deputy secretary of health and human services, 2007-09.

From The Wall Street Journal

A 2010 Health and Human Services report found corps officers cost roughly 15% more than comparable civilian employees.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Department of Health and Human Services did not respond to Salon’s request for a comment on how the administration plans to increase access to early prenatal care across the country to improve maternal mortality outcomes.

From Salon

The specialist no longer works for the state Health and Human Services Department, a spokesman said.

From The Wall Street Journal

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