Clinical Center News
Clinical Center patient experiences enrich International Degos Disease Symposium
A group of clinicians and researchers in vascular medicine, dermatology, hematology and other specialties gathered in the NIH Clinical Center April 27, 2018, for the 2018 International Degos Disease Symposium.
Insurance information now incorporated in electronic health record
As of May 31, 2018, patients coming to Building 10 are asked to provide their medical insurance information.
Fleisher, former Chief of CC Department of Laboratory Medicine, receives U.S. Health and Human Services career achievement award
Dr. Thomas Fleisher, former chief of the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center's Department of Laboratory Medicine receives a U.S. Health and Human Services career achievement award.
Project SEARCH NIH graduates eighth class
Congratulations to the eighth class of graduates from the NIH Project SEARCH program!
A sight to see: exhibit highlights NIH pioneers, historical microscopes
Two new history exhibits recently opened in the NIH Clinical Center.
Nurses Week honors 1,000 nurses from the Clinical Center Nursing Department and the NIH Institutes
Nurses Week highlights the important work done by nurses to promote patient care and wellness.
NIH Clinical Center celebrates support provided by hundreds of volunteers
During National Volunteer Week, April 15-21, the NIH Clinical Center honored 125 volunteers for the support they provide 28 hospital departments and countless patients.
U.S. Navy Captain Pius Aiyelawo joins Clinical Center as chief operating officer
In April 2018, retired U.S. Navy Captain Pius Aiyelawo joined the Clinical Center as the chief operating officer.
Poolesville High School students develop device for Project SEARCH graduate to increase productivity
Thanks to the bright minds of three local high school students, NIH Clinical Center employee Ricky Day has been able to use a new device that has helped him more than double his productivity.
NIH staff needing access to electronic health records can now use an updated request form online
The Clinical Research Information System (CRIS) – NIH's electronic health record – touches virtually everyone at the Clinical Center in one way or another.
Alex Azar, secretary of U.S. Health and Human Services, makes first official visit to NIH in March
On March 20, 2018, escorted by NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar met with Clinical Center patient Dr. Patrick Coughlin.
First Lady of the United States, Melania Trump, visits pediatric patients at The Children's Inn at NIH
On Feb. 14, 2018, The Children's Inn at the NIH welcomed First Lady Melania Trump to visit campus and celebrate Valentine's Day with pediatric patients.
Catalog of patient library resources now accessible online
The NIH Clinical Center patient library catalog recently went digital – NIH patients, their family members and caregivers can now go online.
Adams makes first NIH visit as 20th U.S. Surgeon General
During his first official visit to NIH, Dr. Jerome M. Adams, 20th United States Surgeon General, met with the NIH directors and toured the Clinical Center.
Let's move with heart: NIH staff celebrate American Heart Month in February
NIH staff and volunteers filled the Clinical Center atrium Feb. 2, 2018, – known as Wear Red Day – to celebrate American Heart Month.