Clinical Center News
NIH Clinical Research Nursing Residency Program earn accreditation with distinction as a Practice Transition Program
In late May 2018, the NIH Clinical Research Nursing Residency Program was awarded 'Accreditation with Distinction' as a Practice Transition Program from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
A great workplace begins with the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey
On May 7, 2018, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management launched the annual Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS) for eligible government employees.
Patient photography and records dept relocate, cafeteria updates
The hospital's Health Information Management Department (Medical Records) relocated to the B1 level in Room B1L400 — across from the Credit Union and next to the convenience store.
Two NIH employees hit milestone 50 years of service at the NIH
During the two most recent Town Hall meetings, Dr. James Gilman provided a variety of hospital updates and distributed length-of-service awards to staff.
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.
Patient with rare disease receives surprise visit from bone marrow donor
What would you say to the person who saved your life? NIH Clinical Center patient Jackson Taylor meets his bone marrow donor Sean McLaughlin.
Starbucks marketplace opens in Clinical Center
The Clinical Center atrium Starbucks Marketplace opened Feb. 2, 2018. The coffee shop, which sits where the former Au Bon Pain was located, offers pastries, muffins, cookies and more.
NIH Clinical Center personnel updates
Dr. Thomas Burklow has joined the NIH to lead the Medical Research Scholars Program, a year-long program that competitively selects about 40 medical, dental and veterinary students.