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

Free Flu Vaccine Clinic Begins September 21

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2015-8-12-2015-Foil-the-Flu-Schedule_Approved

If getting sick will trouble you, then get the shot, and foil the flu!  The Office of Research Services and the Clinical Center will provide free flu shots to staff with a valid NIH identification badge from September 21 through November 5.

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Feds Feed Families Campaign

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Dr.-Collins-donating-at-FFF

This summer, NIH workers can fight hunger by donating non-perishable food and hygiene items to the Feds Feed Families (FFF) Campaign! In just a little over six weeks, NIH has already collected close to 8,000 pounds of goods

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NIH Child Care Subsidy Program

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Childcare-subsidy-flyer1

The NIH Child Care Subsidy Program is currently accepting applications from federal employees. This program was created to make child care more affordable for lower income NIH Federal employees through the use of agency appropriated funds. To be eligible

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Northwest Child Care Center Moving Forward

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2015-06-25_Bell-Tower-and-Window-2

The NIH Northwest Child Care Center (NWCCC) is once again moving forward after experiencing a delay during the design phase in 2014. This long awaited facility will be situated at the corner of Center Drive, between the NIH Fire Station and the Children’s

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Add Your Mail Stop Code to NED to Ensure Faster Delivery

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An-image-of-an-interoffice-mail-envelope

Relocating to a new office space, having a common name or commonly misspelled name, or packages requiring a signature, are all instances where using a mail stop code (MSC) would help get your mail/packages delivered faster. Adding your MSC to NED can help

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Take a Hike Day Recap

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takehike-runners-off-cropped

Despite an overcast and wet day on June 4, 2015, the 8th Annual NIH Take a Hike Day was a huge success. There were over 1,300 registered participants! NIH staff had a wonderful time participating in the event at both on- and off-campus locations.

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Fire Safety for Clothes Dryers

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A-woman-overloading-a-dryer

Doing laundry is likely something you do as a part of a daily routine. Did you know the leading cause of clothes dryer fires in the home is failure to clean them and how extremely important it is to take care of your clothes dryer as part of an overall

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Back Safety

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back-safety-image

Back injuries and back pain are among the most common reasons people seek medical care in the United States and can be a leading cause of disability for people in their working years. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 212,080 cases

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Personal Protective Equipment

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A-lab-worker-dressed-in-personal-protective-equipment-testing-a-potentially-hazardous-material

Anyone encountering hazardous substances, whether it is through the cleanup of spilled chemicals or everyday work that uses chemicals, must be protected against potential hazards.

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