Clinical Center News
June / July 2023
Stem cell transplant patient reflects on his journey
John Vasquez came to NIH in 2017 to treat his extreme fatigue, bruising and bleeding.
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Parker Quartet captivates audience
The Grammy-award winning Parker Quartet performed in the Clinical Center's Atrium as part of its "Music in the Atrium" concert series.
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Clinical trials at NIH Clinical Center in need of participants
Latest information on research studies looking for volunteers.
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Clinical Center dials into telehealth
The Clinical Center transitioned to a new telehealth platform on March 1, 2023, to help care teams and researchers improve communication with patients.
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Research, industry and advocacy join on NIH Rare Disease Day
Two years of virtual NIH Rare Disease Day didn’t diminish the energy and level of interest for this year's event.
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Bond detailed to support CC leaders on SRLM
A staggering degree of thought went into designing blueprints for the Surgery Radiology, and Lab Medicine (SRLM) tower that will soon begin to rise from the northwest side of the Clinical Center.
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"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.
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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.
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Clinical Center informed consent process goes digital
A new way to electronically sign consents is now available at the Clinical Center.
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Updates from the Patient Recruitment Office
Help the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases fight the flu!
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Virtual and vital: Camp Fantastic reaches kids with cancer
For nearly 40 years, kids with cancer in treatment at the NIH National Cancer Institute Pediatric Oncology Branch and other area treatment centers get a special treat each summer – a week at Camp Fantastic, located in Front Royal, Va.
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Hospital adopts policy for patient recordings
Social media is a huge part of American life with 500 million tweets posted each day and 221.6 million Americans using Facebook in 2020.
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Honoring women who share our stories during Women's History Month
March marks the annual celebration of Women's History Month, a time to recognize and honor the achievements and contributions made by women throughout history.
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Clinical Center welcomes back volunteers
After pausing the volunteer program during the pandemic, the hospital is welcoming volunteers back onsite.
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Additions to the hospital mean short term adjustments to campus
Construction projects at the NIH campus may require short-term changes to commuting routines for staff, patients and visitors.
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Clinical Center welcomes Ukrainian Minister of Health
Ukraine's Minister of Health, Dr. Viktor Liashko, visited the NIH Clinical Center in mid-December to discuss his country's health needs.
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Management Intern program unlocks new career paths
Have you heard of the NIH Management Intern (MI) Program?
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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.
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Hernandez honored as Distinguished Clinical Teacher
Dr. Jonathan Hernandez, a surgical oncologist with the Surgical Oncology Program in the National Cancer Institute, was presented the NIH 2021 Distinguish Clinical Teacher Award (DCTA).
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Caring for the caregivers
The life of a healthcare professional can be difficult: working long hours in an often hectic environment.
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Should unused clinical samples be repurposed for further research?
Many clinical research studies struggle to find enough participants. Meanwhile, during their regular operations, clinicians, hospitals and clinics frequently see many patients.
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Hospital begins journey to earn Magnet accreditation
Led by the Nursing Department, the Clinical Center has started the journey to achieve accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center as a Magnet® hospital.
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Stanford Artificial Intelligence Expert Presents Doppman Lecture
The NIH Clinical Center Radiology and Imaging Sciences Department hosted the 19th annual John Doppman Lecture for Imaging Sciences Oct. 16.
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Dr. Charles Natanson awarded the 2020 Distinguished Clinical Teaching Award
The 2020 NIH Distinguished Clinical Teaching Award (DCTA) was awarded in a virtual presentation on June 10, 2020 to Dr. Charles Natanson, senior investigator and chief of the Anesthesia Section...
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Research, industry and advocacy join on NIH Rare Disease Day
Two years of virtual NIH Rare Disease Day didn’t diminish the energy and level of interest for this year's event.
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Learn more about Rare Disease Day at NIH
The NIH Clinical Center, the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences and other partners will host a hybrid Rare Disease Day on February 28, 2023.
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Clinical Center welcomes Ukrainian Minister of Health
Ukraine's Minister of Health, Dr. Viktor Liashko, visited the NIH Clinical Center in mid-December to discuss his country's health needs.
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Winter updates from the Patient Recruitment Office
Latest information on research studies looking for volunteers.
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From 'First in Human' Studies to Enduring Advances
Stem cell study based at the Clinical Center shows progress in treating blood cancers.
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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.
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