10th Annual NIH Take a Hike Day Registration Now Open May 01, 2017  Spring 2017 The 10th Annual NIH Take a Hike Day will be held Thursday, June 8, from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm in front of Building 1. Join invited representatives from the Office of the U.S. Surgeon General and the Executive Director of the President’s Council on Fitness, READ MORE New NIH Child-Care Facility to Open This Summer May 01, 2017 Spring 2017 Opening June 2017, the Northwest Child Care Center (NWCCC) will serve 170 children in a beautiful new campus child care facility. The NWCCC is located on the NIH Bethesda campus across the street from the Clinical Center, between the Children’s Inn and th READ MORE Celebrate Bike To Work Day – May 19 May 01, 2017 Spring 2017 Bike-to-Work-Day-NIH-photo The NIH Bicycle Commuter Club (NIHBCC) and Office of Research Services (ORS), Division of Amenities and Transportation Services (DATS), invite you to celebrate “Bike to Work Day” on Friday, May 19! Join your friends READ MORE Did You Know? New Guidance for Selection of Laboratory Coats May 01, 2017 Spring 2017 Thinkstock-workplace-safety-image In general, there are three types of hazards, personnel may encounter while working in laboratories at the NIH. Possible hazards include: • Biological Hazards – bloodborne pathogens • Chemical Hazards – carcinogenic, flammable, or corrosive materials READ MORE Fire Safety Tips for Using Personal Computers May 01, 2017 Spring 2017 Thinkstock-Photo-fire-safety-personal-computer The Division of the Fire Marshal, Office of Research Services offers these fire safety tips for using personal computers with the hope that they might prevent the loss of life or property both in the workplace and at home: READ MORE NIH Safety, Health & Wellness Day – June 28 May 01, 2017 Spring 2017 Everyone is invited to attend the NIH Safety, Health and Wellness Day event to be held rain or shine on Wednesday, June 28, from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm, at the Clinical Center, South Lobby and Outside Area (Building 10). READ MORE Do You Want to Send or Receive Biological Material? May 01, 2017 Spring 2017 A-photo-of-a-scientist-holding-test-tubes You should know the Federal Government manages the transport of a wide variety of biological materials commonly used in research. The NIH Quarantine Permit Service Office (QPSO) is your resource to help you navigate complex requirements for the import READ MORE Office of Personnel Management “2016 Wellcheck” Results Are In May 01, 2017 Spring 2017 Thinkstock-Photo-Wellcheck-image-for-News-2-Use On Monday, April 4, 2016 the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) released the 2016 Wellcheck results for all federal agency worksite wellness programs. The 2016 Wellcheck was completed by 361 worksites across 42 federal agencies. READ MORE Reminder from the Division of Radiation Safety May 01, 2017 Spring 2017 Thinkstock-radiation-safety With summertime approaching and the advent of more students in the research labs, we want to remind everyone that all individuals who handle radioactive material or radiation-producing machines (including open-beam x-ray analytical equipment) READ MORE “Spring Into Wellness” with ORS and OHR May 01, 2017 Spring 2017 Thinkstock-Photos-wellness-at-work Your success at work and home is dependent on several diverse and interrelated factors, from how well your finances are manage,d to a strong social network, to taking care of your physical and mental health. READ MORE ORS Recognizes Staff “Making a Difference” at Town Hall May 01, 2017 Spring 2017 The ORS held their third annual “Celebrate ORS” Town Hall on May 9. Following this year’s theme, “Making a Difference,” the forum provided an opportunity to recognize staff for their exceptional contributions to the NIH over the past year. READ MORE Inaugural NIH Big Read Featuring Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee and Dr. Francis Collins Held on April 17 May 01, 2017 Spring 2017 On April 17, the NIH Library and the Foundation for Advanced Education in the Sciences (FAES) presented the concluding event of the inaugural NIH Big Read program. Held in Masur Auditorium on the NIH campus, this special presentation READ MORE |
