ORS News2Use Archives

The ORS News2Use newsletter is published quarterly by the Office of Research Services (ORS), providing pertinent information and updates about ORS services to the NIH community.
Winter 2019

Colleen McGowan Named Director, Office of Research Services

Ms. McGowan comes to ORS from the Clinical Center where she most recently served as the Executive Officer providing executive leadership to hospital clinical and support areas.

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ORS Launches Spanish Language Site

ORS launched a mini-site Spanish version of the ORS website. Oficina de Servicios de Investigacion provides information on parking, transportation, badging, and navigating through campus for Spanish-speaking visitors and patients.

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ORS Immersion Program Gives Participants A Look At How ORS Works

The Office of Research Services (ORS) Immersion Program provides Fellows/Interns and Administrative Officers (AOs) with an in-depth and behind the scenes experience with select ORS activities and services.

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I Am ORS Winter 2019

The Office of Research Services (ORS) is comprised of a diverse portfolio of services that support the NIH mission. In this section - I AM ORS, we showcase the exceptional employees behind these vital programs.

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Tips To Help Prevent Office Theft and Other Crimes

Any criminal activity that happens outside our gates can happen on the NIH Campus. Here are tips to help prevent office theft and other crimes. Remember most crime can be reduced or stopped simply by reducing the opportunity for it.

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Veterinary Volunteers Assist Injured Wildlife on NIH Campus

Have you ever seen an injured animal, including injured wildlife on campus and wondered what you can do to help? The good news is that there is a dedicated team of volunteer veterinarians, technicians and facilities personnel who can assist.

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Office of Quality Management Provides Technical Leadership to Optimize NIH

Since the start of the Optimize NIH initiative, the ORS Office of Quality Management (OQM) has taken on an active leadership and collaborative role. OQM team members received NIH Director's awards for their contributions.

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DIS Prepares to Host it's 17th Annual Immigration Conference

Woman presenting to visiting scientists and administrators
Woman presenting to visiting scientists and administrators

Many annual events for Visiting Scientists and administrators are back in 2019. For administrators, DIS is preparing to host the 17th Annual Immigration Conference, April 23-24, 2019.

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Sudden Cardiac Arrest. Are You Prepared

Woman performing CPR
Woman performing CPR

The Division of Occupational Health and Safety (DOHS) has collaborated with the NIH Clinical Center Nursing Department to offer Basic Life Safety and Lay Responder CPR/AED classes to NIH employees at no cost.

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NIH Nursing Mothers Program

The Nursing Mothers Program provides services for future and current nursing mothers that have concerns about breastfeeding. 

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NIH Safetycast In A Minute: DOHS At A Glance

The Division of Occupational Health and Safety (DOHS) has released another "Safetycast In A Minute" video. This episode reminds personnel of the many programs provided by DOHS to ensure the highest practical degree of safety and health for employees.

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Guard Against Oxygen Deficiency

Individuals using or maintaining the freezing equipment need to be aware that although nitrogen itself is non-toxic, it can reduce the oxygen concentration of atmospheric.

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Work Life at NIH: A Supervisor's Guide to Enhancing Workforce Well-being

The Office of Research Services and Office of Human Resources have again partnered to present three sessions of the FREE training, Work/Life@NIH: A Supervisor’s Guide to Enhancing Workforce Well-being.

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