Clinical Center News
October 2016
Green Road Project to Research Healing Properties of Mother Nature
About a mile from the NIH Clinical Center, on the campus of Naval Support Activity Bethesda, a new research initiative was launched Sept. 26 to scientifically measure the healing effects of exposure to nature. Full Story
Atrium Café Renovation set for November, New Marketplace Serving Starbucks to Open in 2017
At the end of November, Au Bon Pain in the Clinical Center atrium will close and renovations will begin on a café featuring a Starbucks "We Proudly Brew" program. Full Story
Former HHS Secretary Sullivan Discusses Diversity in the Health Professions
The Honorable Dr. Louis W. Sullivan, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services from 1989–1993, spoke at the National Library of Medicine's History of Medicine Lecture in the Clinical Center... Full Story
2016 Employee Survey Results Show High Workplace Satisfaction
According to the 2016 NIH Clinical Center Employee Survey (NIH staff only), administered to over 1,000 federal employees, 77 percent of the center's staff reported being satisfied with Clinical Center. The Clinical Center's response ranked higher than the 69 percent national average satisfaction rate amongst U.S. hospital employees and the 68 percent satisfaction rate amongst other U.S. employees surveyed.
Atrium Café Renovation set for November, New Marketplace Serving Starbucks to Open in 2017
At the end of November, Au Bon Pain in the Clinical Center atrium will close and renovations will begin on a café featuring a Starbucks "We Proudly Brew" program. The space, scheduled to re-open in February 2017, will include a full line of Starbucks beverages, similar to the coffee bar....
NIH Study Shows that Patients with PIEZO2 Mutation have Problems with Proprioception, or Body Awareness
Experts working in the NIH Clinical Center have found that there may be a 'sixth sense' intertwined with hearing, sight, taste, smell and touch that the human body greatly depends on for body awareness throughout daily life. In late September, the National...
Green Road Project to Research Healing Properties of Mother Nature
About a mile from the NIH Clinical Center, on the campus of Naval Support Activity Bethesda, a new research initiative was launched Sept. 26 to scientifically measure the healing effects of exposure to nature. Among those to celebrate the Institute...
Hospital Updates from Health Information Technology Day
On Sept. 29, in honor of National Health Information Technology Week, the Clinical Center held Health IT Day to highlight upcoming changes and provide training opportunities on the medical record system, secure health messaging....
Energetic 3-year-old Receives Gene Therapy for Inherited Disorder of the Immune System
With his collection of stuffed animal dogs lined up on his bed, and his favorite fake bugs tucked by his side, 3-year-old pediatric patient Everett Schmitt received gene therapy for X-linked severe combined immunodeficiency (XSCID) Sept. 15...
Volunteers Needed for Trials Looking at Brain Imaging, Lung Diseases and Alcohol Consumption
NIH Behavior and Brain Imaging Research Study currently enrolling children and young adults (5-25 years old) with an XYY chromosome variation. Participation includes an initial 2-day outpatient visit and a visit every 2 years to the NIH Clinical Center...
This Thanksgiving, Celebrate Family Health History Day
This Thanksgiving, cook up your unique recipe for wellness and disease prevention and create a family health portrait using the Family Health History tool created by the U.S. Surgeon General with help from the National Human Genome Research Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health.
Atrium Café Renovation set for November, New marketplace Serving Starbucks to Open in 2017
At the end of November, Au Bon Pain in the Clinical Center atrium will close and renovations will begin on a café featuring a Starbucks "We Proudly Brew" program. The space, scheduled to re-open in February 2017, will include a full line of Starbucks beverages, similar to the coffee bar....
Hospital Updates from Health Information Technology Day
On Sept. 29, in honor of National Health Information Technology Week, the Clinical Center held Health IT Day to highlight upcoming changes and provide training opportunities on the medical record system, secure health messaging....
Former HHS Secretary Sullivan Discusses Diversity in the Health Professions
The Honorable Dr. Louis W. Sullivan, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services from 1989–1993, spoke at the National Library of Medicine's History of Medicine Lecture in the Clinical Center Oct. 4. In his presentation, based on his...
New Animal Research Community Tribute Now Located on the South Lawn of the Clinical Center
On Sept. 16, the NIH held a dedication ceremony for a new Animal Research Community Tribute located on the south lawn of the NIH Clinical Center....
NCI-NHLBI Investigator Earns Distinguished Clinical Teaching Award
The 2016 NIH Distinguished Clinical Teaching Award was presented to Dr. Sawa Ito Sept. 21.
Ito was recognized for her commitment to training future clinical investigators at the NIH and her contributions to medical education....
Ito was recognized for her commitment to training future clinical investigators at the NIH and her contributions to medical education....
NIH Study Shows That Patients with PIEZO2 Mutation have Problems with Proprioception, or Body Awareness
Experts working in the NIH Clinical Center have found that there may be a 'sixth sense' intertwined with hearing, sight, taste, smell and touch that the human body greatly depends on for body awareness throughout daily life. In late September, the National...
Green Road Project to Research Healing Properties of Mother Nature
About a mile from the NIH Clinical Center, on the campus of Naval Support Activity Bethesda, a new research initiative was launched Sept. 26 to scientifically measure the healing effects of exposure to nature. Among those to celebrate the Institute...
Transfusion Medicine Department Co-Hosts Symposiums on the Storage, Safety and Standard Practices of Blood
The NIH Clinical Center Department of Transfusion Medicine (DTM), along with the BloodCenter of Wisconsin, co-hosted the 6th annual Red Cell Genotyping Symposium Sept. 21 on the campus of NIH. The symposium, titled "Clinical Steps", reviewed the laboratory aspects and clinical benefits of red cell genotyping in patients and blood donors, contributing to patient safety. Dr. Bill Flegel, chief of the Laboratory Services Section of DTM, served as one of the moderators...
Events
October 19, 2017
Karin Loya on Cello
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Loya will perform traditional Scottish and Irish music on cello. Patients, family members, visitors and staff are encouraged to attend. Limited seating will be available on the 1st floor of the Atrium, with additional viewing available on the 2nd-7th floors.
Building 10, Clinical Center Atrium
October 24, 2017
University of Maryland Jazz Concert
Noon - 1 pm
Patients, family members, visitors and staff are encouraged to attend. Limited seating will be available on the 1st floor of the Atrium, with additional viewing available on the 2nd-7th floors.
Building 10, Clinical Center Atrium
Hospital honored for outstanding emotional support to patients - The National Research Corporation (NRC) Health selected the NIH Clinical Center as a recipient of its 2017 Excellence Award. Full Story
NIH Staff Influenza Vaccine Clinic begins in October - NIH employees and contractors – protect your patients, coworkers, family, friends and yourself by getting a flu shot. Full Story
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