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 2024

Introducing Police Chief Cleveland Spruill

The new NIH Division of Police Chief Cleveland Spruill sat down with us to discuss some of his ideas and vision for the NIH Division of Police.  Coming to us from the Alexandria City Police Department, Chief Spruill has had been able to tap into the many

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Discover Your Perfect Commute with NIH’s Rideshare Ride-Matching Service

Are you tired of the daily commute hassles, searching for parking, and the skyrocketing costs of gas and auto maintenance? Look no further than the NIH Rideshare Program, an initiative designed to make your daily commute smoother, more cost-effective, and

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NIH Library Supports New Translations Requirements for Non English Speaking Research Participants

A new Office of Human Subjects Research Protections (OHSRP) policy for enrolling non-English speaking research participants goes into effect on March 1, 2024.

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I Am ORS Winter 2024

Harold Woods is originally from Baltimore, Maryland and serves as an Emergency Dispatch Supervisor for Department of Emergency Management (DEM) at the National Institutes of Health.  He first came to the NIH in 2010.

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NIH Polio Eradication Program Working toward a polio free world!

Before the launch of the WHO's Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) in 1988, wild-type poliovirus infected about 400,000 new individuals annually in more than 125 endemic countries.

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Child and Family Programs Welcomes DeAnna Knox!

DeAnna Knox is the new Child & Family Program Specialist for DATS. She is transferring from the Department of Defense with 23 years of experience working with Child & Youth Services and families.

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Work-Life@NIH Spring Events & Updates

Be a part of a community to share ideas and gain new insight from your NIH colleagues. Space is limited. Be mindful to only sign up for sessions you can attend.

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Child and Family Programs Updates

 Our team is committed to providing quality care and to share resources and services with the NIH community. For additional information, please visit our Child and Family Programs webpage or contact the Child and Family Programs Office at 301-827-3250, or

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Take Your Research to the Next Level with JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Videos

​The NIH Library is pleased to offer a new video resource for NIH staff, the JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments.

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Wellness@NIH Spring Updates and Events

Back by popular demand! Pre-registration will open soon for complimentary biometric screenings on Thurs., March 21 from 9:00a to 3:00p (No screenings 12- 12:45p)

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Importance of Following HSPD-12 Guidelines and Deactivating Unsuitable Ineligible Individuals

At the National Institute of Health (NIH), each Institute, Center and Office (ICO) have Administrative Officers (AOs) who undergo specific training to serve as authorized HSPD-12 Sponsors. AOs acts on behalf of the NIH ICO to request an individual to be i

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Parking Construction Updates

As observed by many employees, guests, and visitors on our campus, the availability of parking spaces has been affected by the ongoing construction projects. Specifically, two multi-level parking garages (MLPs), namely 10 and 7, are experiencing significa

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NED and nVISTAS Data Integration

​Division of International Services (DIS) is working with NIH Enterprise Directory Team (NED) and Center for Information Technology (CIT) to implement a new interface between DIS's internal system, NIH Visiting Scientists Tracking Automation System (nVIST

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The NIH Has Free Elder Coaching Services Available for All Employees

 A recent study by AARP indicated there are 53 million adult caregivers in the US (Caregiving in the U.S. 2020 Executive Summary - AARP Research Report). These staggering statistics reinforce the need for workforce programs that support employees througho

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Responsibility to Submit Individual’s Position Designation and Tier Level Accurately in NED

As the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) has stated, it is important to note that “proper position designation is the foundation of an effective and consistent suitability and personnel security program.” The type or level of investig

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