September 2016

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IN THIS ISSUE:

• Dr. Majid Tanas named chief of Pharmacy Dept.
• Bioethics celebrates 20 years of asking hard questions, strengthening scientific research, protecting clinical trial participants
• Off-campus housing to open for Jewish patients, caregivers
• Pediatric patient receives surprise birthday party
• American Nurses Association formally recognizes the profession of Clinical Research Nursing
• Mobile device charging stations now available for patients, guests (ONLINE ONLY)
  
• Nursing Department holds Professional Recognition Day (ONLINE ONLY)
• National Symphony Orchestra brings ‘Sound Health’ to NIH (ONLINE ONLY)
  
• Calendar of Events

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New art display shows how medicine rocks at the NIH Clinical Center

The NIH Clinical Center, in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution, held a ribbon cutting ceremony Sept. 12 for a new Minerals in Medicine exhibition showcasing more than 40 minerals crucial to human health and biomedicine. The minerals will be on display for 18 months.

Town Hall encourages staff participation in focus groups

On Sept. 7, the NIH hosted a Town Hall meeting to discuss new opportunities for Clinical Center and NIH staff to voice suggestions on patient care and the overall practice and process by which the NIH carries out its research mission in the Clinical Center.

Flu vaccine clinic now open to staff

The NIH Office of Research Services and the Clinical Center will provide free flu shots to staff with a valid NIH identification badge from Oct. 3 through Nov. 10.

Sidelined by severe aplastic anemia, local student finds hope in clinical trial

Hadley A. Graham traded in her school books for a clinical trial at the NIH Clinical Center. “I had a plan, and being sick was not part of the plan,” Graham said. “But, there is one good thing to come out of this – we are lucky to have NIH!”