Clinical Center News
Feb / Mar 2023
Clinical Center launches new wellness initiative
The new program, called the Clinical Center Wellness Committee, seeks to elevate awareness of existing wellbeing opportunities and to leverage those programs more effectively. Full Story
Art project in the Clinical Center focuses on overdose crisis
An art project in the Clinical Center helps family members process loss. Full Story
Hospital and NIH Blood Bank thankful for dedicated blood donors
Dedicated blood donors help ensure there are enough blood products to support patients receiving treatments at the hospital. Full Story
Healthcare Simulation Week at the Clinical Center
The NIH Clinical Center held its Healthcare Simulation Week to enhance skills in a realistic healthcare environment. Full Story
Farewell to a face of the Clinical Center
After almost 43 years of dedicated service with NIH, Michael Alexander retired from his post as Hospitality Service Coordinator for the NIH Clinical Center’s Office of Hospitality and Volunteer Services.
Chittiboina selected as new Surgeon-in-Chief
Prashant Chittiboina, MD, has been appointed as chief surgeon at the hospital.
Black History Month 2023
Currently, 36% of CC workforce identify as Black or African American.
NIH Clinical Center reaches milestone in Magnet accreditation journey
The Clinical Center moves ahead with Magnet accreditation – a designation for medical facilities where nurses exercise leadership and innovation.
CFC's annual virtual Halloween Charity Fair and Costume Contest
Costume contest winners raise money for charity.
Astronauts visit Clinical Center
Four astronauts from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration visited the NIH Clinical Center in early December.
Diagnosis to treatment: three siblings from Sweden return to the Clinical Center
A family travels from Europe to the Clinical Center for an experimental treatment for their children.
Hospital and NIH Blood Bank thankful for dedicated blood donors
Dedicated blood donors help ensure there are enough blood products to support patients receiving treatments at the hospital.
"I felt like someone was looking out for me"
Often, it's the parents of children with rare and poorly understood conditions who become prime movers in helping advance research and treatments for their kids.
Patient Library reopens
The NIH Patient Library has faced challenges since its inception in 1955, from relocations to federal government shutdowns - but perhaps no time has been more challenging than the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting pause in library services from March until September 2020.
Clinical Center informed consent process goes digital
A new way to electronically sign consents is now available at the Clinical Center.
Updates from the Patient Recruitment Office
Help the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases fight the flu!
Farewell to a face of the Clinical Center
After almost 43 years of dedicated service with NIH, Michael Alexander retired from his post as Hospitality Service Coordinator for the NIH Clinical Center’s Office of Hospitality and Volunteer Services.
Chittiboina selected as new Surgeon-in-Chief
Prashant Chittiboina, MD, has been appointed as chief surgeon at the hospital.
Black History Month 2023
Currently, 36% of CC workforce identify as Black or African American.
NIH Clinical Center reaches milestone in Magnet accreditation journey
The Clinical Center moves ahead with Magnet accreditation – a designation for medical facilities where nurses exercise leadership and innovation.
CFC's annual virtual Halloween Charity Fair and Costume Contest
Costume contest winners raise money for charity.
Astronauts visit Clinical Center
Four astronauts from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration visited the NIH Clinical Center in early December.
Healthcare Simulation Week at the Clinical Center
The NIH Clinical Center held its Healthcare Simulation Week to enhance skills in a realistic healthcare environment.
Holland presents 2022 Astute Clinician Lecture
Dr. Steven Holland will give the Astute Clinician Lecture as a part of the NIH Director's Wednesday Afternoon Lecture Series on Nov. 2 via NIH Videocast.
Gubbi honored as Distinguished Clinical Teacher
NIH Clinical Fellows select Dr. Sriram Gubbi for the 2022 Distinguished Clinical Teacher Award.
Sharing music with the hearing-impaired
On May 11, Dr. Charles J. Limb was recognized as the 2022 Distinguished Clinical Research Scholar and Educator in Research (DCRSER).
Diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility at the Clinical Center
The NIH Clinical Center has developed a comprehensive program to combat racism and reduce disparities across its workforce.
Science, society and lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic
In addition to being a public health challenge, pandemics are also an economic and social challenge.
From 'First in Human' Studies to Enduring Advances
Stem cell study based at the Clinical Center shows progress in treating blood cancers.
Winter updates from the NIH Clinical Center Office of Patient Recruitment
Looking to volunteer in a clinical study? Visit https://www.cc.nih.gov/recruit/index.html.
Fall updates from the NIH Clinical Center Office of Patient Recruitment
Latest information on research studies looking for volunteers.
Flu shots provided at NIH until Nov. 4
The NIH Clinical Center opened its annual Flu clinic for staff with off-campus locations listed at foiltheflu.nih.gov.
Updates from the Office of Patient Recruitment
Researchers at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute opened a new clinical trial testing...
Clinical Center program trains often-overlooked transfusion medicine professionals
Specialist in Blood Banking professionals are leaders and contributors to the field of transfusion medicine in the challenging environment caused by the pandemic.
