NIH Clinical Center News: Spring 2019

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Spring 2019

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Clinical Center News

National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

Building 10, Room 6-2551 

Bethesda, MD 20892

Tel: 301-594-5789

Fax: 301-402-0244

NIDCR Dr. Janice Lee leads underbite operation: procedure has never been conducted in the CC before

Dr. Janice Lee looks at pictures of a patients progress

In August 2018, Trina Davis walked into her first college course at Bowie State University with her mouth shut, elastic bands constricting her ability to communicate. Testimony to her strength and resiliency, Davis was overjoyed to be in class and recovering from a life changing surgery. 

Wristbands let patients check-in outpatient clinics, day hospitals

The Clinical Center has added a new component to the electronic medical record system to allow patients to check into an outpatient clinic or day hospital appointment by simply scanning their wristband identification bracelet.

From the House of Hope to the homeless: operating room staff bring warmth to the local community

Surgical Staff holding blue blankets

With a needle, thread and desire to give back, members of the Clinical Center operating room have repurposed surgical cloth into blankets for those experiencing homelessness in Montgomery County.

Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS) launches May 20

On May 20, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management will launch the annual Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS) for eligible government employees to confidentially share their perceptions of their work experiences, their agencies and their leaders.