Clinical Center News
October/November 2017
In our next issue, posting soon, U.S. Public Health Service officers, who work in the Clinical Center, look back at their travels outside Building 10 to help those affected by the devastating 2017 hurricanes.
From dusk to dawn: a tribute to employees who maintain hospital operations 24/7
As the sun sets, the hustle and bustle of thousands of NIH employees working in the NIH Clinical Center may appear to dwindle... Full Story
Radiology advances to benefit healthcare providers, patients
In late September, the Clinical Center released over 100,000 anonymized chest x-ray images and their corresponding data... Full Story
Pediatric patients trick-or-treat on Halloween; care providers join festivities in costume
On Oct. 31, pediatric patients, joined by their siblings and families, traded in hospital gowns for Halloween costumes and marched through the NIH Clinical Center on a mission to fill their bags with candy.... Full Story
From dusk to dawn: a tribute to employees who maintain hospital operations 24/7
As the sun sets, the hustle and bustle of thousands of NIH employees working in the NIH Clinical Center may appear to dwindle.
Dr. Christine Grady elected to National Academy of Medicine
On Oct. 16, Dr. Christine Grady, chief of the NIH Clinical Center's Department of Bioethics, was elected to the National Academy of Medicine, formerly the Institute of Medicine.
Pediatric patients trick-or-treat on Halloween; care providers join festivities in costume
On Oct. 31, pediatric patients, joined by their siblings and families, traded in hospital gowns for Halloween costumes and marched through the NIH Clinical Center on a mission to fill their bags with candy.
Radiology advances to benefit healthcare providers, patients
In late September, the Clinical Center released over 100,000 anonymized chest x-ray images and their corresponding data.
With a focus on education and opportunities for improvement, hospital hosts quarterly Morbidity and Mortality conferences for staff
As a part of the Clinical Center's focus on high reliability and continuous improvement, the hospital held it's third systems-based Morbidity and Mortality (M & M) conference this year...
From dusk to dawn: a tribute to employees who maintain hospital operations 24/7
As the sun sets, the hustle and bustle of thousands of NIH employees working in the NIH Clinical Center may appear to dwindle.
Pediatric patients trick-or-treat on Halloween; care providers join festivities in costume
On Oct. 31, pediatric patients, joined by their siblings and families, traded in hospital gowns for Halloween costumes and marched through the NIH Clinical Center on a mission to fill their bags with candy.
Radiology advances to benefit healthcare providers, patients
In late September, the Clinical Center released over 100,000 anonymized chest x-ray images and their corresponding data.
With a focus on education and opportunities for improvement, hospital hosts quarterly Morbidity and Mortality conferences for staff
As a part of the Clinical Center's focus on high reliability and continuous improvement, the hospital held it's third systems-based Morbidity and Mortality (M & M) conference this year...
Participants needed for clinical trials to develop new treatments, medications
Do you have asthma? NHLBI is seeking volunteers...
Patient Care staff receive the flu vaccine in the Clinical Center
The NIH Office of Research Services and the Clinical Center provided free flu shots to staff with a valid NIH identification badge from Oct. 2 through Nov. 9.
Clinical Center holds seminars, information booths on Health Information Technology Day
The 2nd Annual Health Information Technology day was celebrated at the NIH Clinical Center Oct. 5.
Students at local elementary school raise thousands for Clinical Center patients in need
A few months ago, the Student Government Association (SGA) from the local Bethesda Carderock Springs Elementary School raised...
From dusk to dawn: a tribute to employees who maintain hospital operations 24/7
As the sun sets, the hustle and bustle of thousands of NIH employees working in the NIH Clinical Center may appear to dwindle.
Pediatric patients trick-or-treat on Halloween; care providers join festivities in costume
On Oct. 31, pediatric patients, joined by their siblings and families, traded in hospital gowns for Halloween costumes and marched through the NIH Clinical Center on a mission to fill their bags with candy.
With a focus on education and opportunities for improvement, hospital hosts quarterly Morbidity and Mortality conferences for staff
As a part of the Clinical Center's focus on high reliability and continuous improvement, the hospital held it's third systems-based Morbidity and Mortality (M & M) conference this year...
A nation under pressure: former U.S. Surgeon General speaks about stress in America
Americans are over-stressed and that has serious implications for our health. That was the message former Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy brought to Masur Auditorium in the NIH Clinical Center Sept. 7.
NIH Lasker Award recipients added to CC display
Drs. John T. Schiller and Douglas R. Lowy of the National Cancer Institute recently received the 2017 Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award...
Patient Care staff receive the flu vaccine in the Clinical Center
The NIH Office of Research Services and the Clinical Center provided free flu shots to staff with a valid NIH identification badge from Oct. 2 through Nov. 9.
Dr. Jorge Carrasquillo presents Doppman Memorial Lecture on Pheochromocytoma/Paraganglioma
Clinical Center Radiology and Imaging Sciences hosted the 17th annual John Doppman Memorial Lecture for Imaging Sciences Oct. 18.
NIAMS investigator earns Distinguished Clinical Teaching Award
The 2017 NIH Distinguished Clinical Teaching Award was presented to Dr. James Katz Sept. 20.
National Symphony Orchestra performs for patients, staff in the Clinical Center atrium
On Sept. 19, the NIH Clinical Center and the Foundation for Advanced Education in the Sciences welcomed the full National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) to Building 10.
Clinical Center holds seminars, information booths on Health Information Technology Day
The 2nd Annual Health Information Technology day was celebrated at the NIH Clinical Center Oct. 5.
Dr. Christine Grady elected to National Academy of Medicine
On Oct. 16, Dr. Christine Grady, chief of the NIH Clinical Center's Department of Bioethics, was elected to the National Academy of Medicine, formerly the Institute of Medicine.
NIH Lasker Award recipients added to CC display
Drs. John T. Schiller and Douglas R. Lowy of the National Cancer Institute recently received the 2017 Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award...
Dr. Jorge Carrasquillo presents Doppman Memorial Lecture on Pheochromocytoma/Paraganglioma
Clinical Center Radiology and Imaging Sciences hosted the 17th annual John Doppman Memorial Lecture for Imaging Sciences Oct. 18.
Clinical Center Department of Transfusion Medicine hosts annual fall symposiums
The NIH Clinical Center Department of Transfusion Medicine (DTM), along with the BloodCenter of Wisconsin, co-hosted the 7th annual Red Cell Genotyping Symposium Sept. 27 on the campus of NIH.
NIAMS investigator earns Distinguished Clinical Teaching Award
The 2017 NIH Distinguished Clinical Teaching Award was presented to Dr. James Katz Sept. 20.
Dr. Christine Grady elected to National Academy of Medicine
On Oct. 16, Dr. Christine Grady, chief of the NIH Clinical Center's Department of Bioethics, was elected to the National Academy of Medicine, formerly the Institute of Medicine.
Radiology advances to benefit healthcare providers, patients
In late September, the Clinical Center released over 100,000 anonymized chest x-ray images and their corresponding data.
A nation under pressure: former U.S. Surgeon General speaks about stress in America
Americans are over-stressed and that has serious implications for our health. That was the message former Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy brought to Masur Auditorium in the NIH Clinical Center Sept. 7.
Participants needed for clinical trials to develop new treatments, medications
Do you have asthma? NHLBI is seeking volunteers...
Clinical Center Department of Transfusion Medicine hosts annual fall symposiums
The NIH Clinical Center Department of Transfusion Medicine (DTM), along with the BloodCenter of Wisconsin, co-hosted the 7th annual Red Cell Genotyping Symposium Sept. 27 on the campus of NIH.
Events
December 4 - January 1, 2017
14th Annual Gingerbread House Decorating Contest
Vote for your favorite decorated house in the Clinical Center's North Atrium or Facebook and get into the holiday spirit. Contact Ann Marie Matlock for more information: amatlock@cc.nih.gov.
Hatfield CRC Atrium, NIH Clinical Center
December 15, 2017
NIH Clinical Center CEO's Annual Address & Awards Ceremony
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
This event will honor Clinical Center employees and their contribution to NIH.
Masur Auditorium
From dusk to dawn: a tribute to employees who maintain hospital operations 24/7 - As the sun sets, the hustle and bustle of thousands of NIH employees working in the NIH Clinical Center may appear to dwindle. Full Story
Dr. Christine Grady elected to National Academy of Medicine - On Oct. 16, Dr. Christine Grady, chief of the NIH Clinical Center's Department of Bioethics, was elected to the National Academy of Medicine, formerly the Institute of Medicine. Full Story
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