Question: when was the department of health and human services established
Answer: Humphrey Building , Department Headquarters Department overview Formed April 11 , 1953 ; 64 years ago ( 1953 - 04 - 11 ) ( as Department of Health , Education , and Welfare ) May 4 , 1980 ( 1980 - 05 - 04 ) ( as United States Department of Health and Human Services ) Preceding agencies Federal Security Agency United States Department of Health , Education , and Welfare Jurisdiction Federal government of the United States Headquarters Hubert H.