Clinical Center News
October/November 2017
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.
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Exterior view of the north entrance of the NIH Clinical Center
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
Dr. Christine Grady
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.
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Seven members of the pediatric unit dress as Troll dolls. One dresses as a bag of red blood cells
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
A cell phone held in front of a needle in a CT scanner
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...
Full Story
Clinicians in the hallway
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
Exterior view of the north entrance of the NIH Clinical Center
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
Seven members of the pediatric unit dress as Troll dolls. One dresses as a bag of red blood cells
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
A cell phone held in front of a needle in a CT scanner
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...
Full Story
Clinicians in the hallway
Participants needed for clinical trials to develop new treatments, medications
Do you have asthma? NHLBI is seeking volunteers...
Full Story
A woman using an asthma inhaler
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.
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Dr. James Gilman, Clinical Center CEO, receives his flu shot Oct. 2
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.
Full Story
Dr. Andrew Gettinger presents at the Health IT Day at the NIH Clinical Center
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...
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Four students with goggles and sponges wash a car
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
Exterior view of the north entrance of the NIH Clinical Center
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
Seven members of the pediatric unit dress as Troll dolls. One dresses as a bag of red blood cells
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...
Full Story
Clinicians in the hallway
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.
Full Story
Members of the Public Health Service stand with Dr. Vivek Murthy
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...
Full Story
Handyman hangs photo of lasker winners
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.
Full Story
Dr. James Gilman, Clinical Center CEO, receives his flu shot Oct. 2
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.
Full Story
Clinical Center Radiology and Imaging Sciences hosted the 17th annual John Doppman Memorial Lecture for Imaging Sciences
NIAMS investigator earns Distinguished Clinical Teaching Award
The 2017 NIH Distinguished Clinical Teaching Award was presented to Dr. James Katz Sept. 20.
Full Story
Left to right: Dr. Kannan Kasturi, Dr. James Katz, Dr. Robert
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.
Full Story
Musical conductor guides his musicians with his hands
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.
Full Story
Dr. Andrew Gettinger presents at the Health IT Day at the NIH Clinical Center
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
Dr. Christine Grady
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...
Full Story
Handyman hangs photo of lasker winners
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.
Full Story
Clinical Center Radiology and Imaging Sciences hosted the 17th annual John Doppman Memorial Lecture for Imaging Sciences
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.
Full Story
Men pose for a picture at the Red Cell Genotyping Symposium
NIAMS investigator earns Distinguished Clinical Teaching Award
The 2017 NIH Distinguished Clinical Teaching Award was presented to Dr. James Katz Sept. 20.
Full Story
Left to right: Dr. Kannan Kasturi, Dr. James Katz, Dr. Robert
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
Dr. Christine Grady
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
A cell phone held in front of a needle in a CT scanner
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.
Full Story
Members of the Public Health Service stand with Dr. Vivek Murthy
Participants needed for clinical trials to develop new treatments, medications
Do you have asthma? NHLBI is seeking volunteers...
Full Story
A woman using an asthma inhaler
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.
Full Story
Men pose for a picture at the Red Cell Genotyping Symposium

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

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Exterior view of the north entrance of the NIH Clinical Center. Continuous coordination and open communication allow employees to focus on the mission at all hours.
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
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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