The NIH Safety, Health and Wellness Day will be held Wednesday, June 27, rain or shine, at the Clinical Center – South Complex, Building 10 from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the activities and learn about safety, health and wellness opportunities at the NIH. This annual event is jointly sponsored by the Office of Research Services, Office of Research Facilities, NIH Occupational Safety and Health Committee, IC Safety Chairpersons Committee, Laboratory Sustainability Group and 2018 IC co-sponsor, the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK).
The focus of this year's event is to enhance employee nutrition, wellness, physical fitness, safety awareness and prevent or reduce work related injuries and illnesses. A wide range of activities and exhibits will be presented including: health screenings; safety and health promotion exhibits; nutrition demonstrations and tastings; physical fitness activities; adult dependent care and elder care information fair; NIH IC exhibits; and NIH Library virtual reality demonstrations.
Plan to stay for lunch and choose from menu items prepared by food trucks or shop for a variety of fresh foods at the farmer's market. For more information, visit the NIH Safety, Health and Wellness Day website at: http://go.usa.gov/xXnfe.
Individuals who need reasonable accommodations to participate should contact Linda Kiefer at 301-402-8180 and/or the Federal Relay at 877-709-5798.
