Clinical Center News
Wristbands let patients check-in clinics, day hospitals
The Clinical Center has added a new component to the electronic medical record system to allow patients to check into an outpatient clinic or day hospital appointment by simply scanning their wrist band.
Medical musician brings soothing sounds to patients
For volunteer Michael Bard, a guitar is his instrument of healing. Bard uses the power of his music to address the psychological, social and spiritual healing of individuals.
Health Information Management (Medical Records) opens satellite desk to support patients' records requests
Nancy Holmfeld, a registered health information administrator, staffs the new satellite desk for the Health Information Management Department on the NIH Clinical Center P1 level.
Saul Rosen, former Acting Director of CC, passes at 90
In February, former Acting Director of the Clinical Center Dr. Saul Rosen died at the age of 90.
Researchers, Industry, Patients, Parents and Advocates Join Forces on Rare Disease Day at NIH
If success breeds success, NIH Rare Disease day is a prime example.
NIH Clinical Center Office of Patient Recruitment looking for patient volunteers to join a research study
For more information on trials, or to learn about other available opportunities to participate in research studies, call the NIH Clinical Center Office of Patient Recruitment.
NIDCR Dr. Janice Lee leads underbite operation
In August 2018, Trina Davis walked into her first college course at Bowie State University with her mouth shut, elastic bands constricting her ability to communicate.
From the House of Hope to the homeless: operating room staff bring warmth to the local community
With a needle, thread and desire to give back, members of the NIH Clinical Center operating room have repurposed surgical cloth into blankets for those experiencing homelessness in Montgomery County.
Cochlear surgery at Clinical Center provides hearing to pediatric patient
Fall 2018 marked two milestones for Building 10 – the first time two cochlear (bilateral) implants were placed and the first time the surgery was performed for a pediatric patient, allowing them to hear once again.
Hearts Dance at the Clinical Center Atrium: NHLBI event promotes heart-healthy choices
Everyone's blood was pumping in the Clinical Center atrium Feb.1 as people danced for the #OurHearts Dance Together event coordinated by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI).
Healthcare advocate, parent of teen with chronic illness speaks at NIH Health IT Day
Lisa Danielpour, a healthcare advocate and mother of a teen with Crohn's Disease, was the guest speaker at the NIH Health Information Technology Day on Oct. 12, 2018, at the NIH Clinical Center.
Virtual reality goes to the patient room
For many patients, one of the most difficult parts of their protocol is simply staying in a hospital. It is not blood draws or testing, but the prolonged hospital stay.
Redesign brings fresh look, added light to NIH's Safra Family Lodge
While HGTV didn't make their way on campus in 2018, another four letter group did – the FNIH – and the results are beautiful.
Pediatric patients trick-or-treat on Halloween; care providers join festivities in costume
On Oct. 31, pediatric patients, along with their siblings and families, traded in hospital gowns for Halloween costumes and strolled through the NIH Clinical Center on a mission to fill their bags.
Join a study at NIH
For more information on trials listed below, or to learn about other available opportunities to participate in research studies, call the NIH Clinical Center Office of Patient Recruitment.