Clinical Center News
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, 2017.
Radiology advances to benefit healthcare providers, patients
In late September 2017, the Clinical Center released over 100,000 anonymized chest x-ray images and their corresponding data.
Pediatric patients trick-or-treat on Halloween; care providers join festivities in costume
On Oct. 31, 2017, 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.
Dr. Christine Grady elected to National Academy of Medicine
On Oct. 16, 2017, 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.
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. But in fact a critical next shift of care providers and administrators step up to serve overnight, in the wee hours of the morning, and on weekends and holidays.
Robotic exoskeleton offers potential new approach to alleviating crouch gait in children with cerebral palsy
Researchers led by staff scientist Dr. Thomas Bulea, created the first robotic exoskeleton specifically designed to treat crouch gait in children with cerebral palsy by providing powered knee extension assistance at key points during the walking cycle in 2017.
Hospital honored for outstanding emotional support to patients
The National Research Corporation (NRC) Health selected the NIH Clinical Center as a recipient of its 2017 Excellence Award.
NIH Clinical Center staff recognized at 2017 NIH Director's awards
Dr. Francis Collins, director of the National Institutes of Health, acknowledged the achievements of more than 800 individuals from various NIH institutes and centers at the 2017 NIH Director's Awards Sept. 1.
Healthy volunteers endure mosquito bites to advance research
Researchers within the Clinical Center began a Phase 1 clinical trial in 2017 to protect humans against mosquito-transmitted diseases.
Mindfulness program reminds staff to care for themselves as well as patients
A new Mindfulness Self-Care Program for staff began in August 2017, created by the Pain and Palliative Care Consultation Service.
Patient with rare spinal cord cancer bounces back
After being diagnosed with a rare cancer in her spinal cord, 38-year-old Sarah Rosenfeld looked to the NIH for help.
NIH Clinical Center bids farewell to long-time employees this fall
NIH Clinical Center bids farewell to long-time employees Dr. Frederick P. Ognibene and Dr. Margaret Bevans.
Healthy volunteers needed for clinical trial on how the body burns energy; NIH seeking patients for new trial researching hereditary stomach cancer
Learn more about two clinical trials seeking participants.
Building 10 parking garage repair to take place until November
The Clinical Center, in partnership with the Office of Research Facilities and the Office of Research Services, is in the process of repairing the ramp connecting the P-1 level with the P-2 level of the parking garage in Building 10.
Clinical Center internal website for staff recently redesigned to enhance functionality
The NIH Clinical Center's intranet, an internal website with resources for staff, was redesigned in June 2017 to enhance its functionality and efficiency.