APRIL IS NATIONAL POETRY MONTH!
The NIH Patient Library at the NIH Clinical Center is celebrating patient poets who have transformed their pain into purpose, inspiring those who follow in their footsteps to carry on with grace and fortitude. facebook.com/photo/?fbid=83…

Dave Steele, an award-winning poet and advocate for the blind visited NIH Clinical Center recently to share his poetry w/ patients. He is using his poetry as a voice for all affected by blindness and low vision. This event was sponsored by NEI.
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According to the World Health Organization, a child dies from malaria every 2 minutes. Volunteers are needed for future investigational malaria studies at the NIH Clinical Center. Compensation will be provided. To learn more, contact us at 866-444-1134. Refer to study 16-I-0039.

If you are thinking about participating in a #ClinicalStudy at NIH, this information may provide a starting point for discussion—both with your doctor and with the trained staff at the NIHClinicalCntr’s Patient Recruitment Office. go.usa.gov/xmkqE

Is Eczema tagging along with your child? Uncover the truth today by joining our breakthrough study. NIH Clinical Center Office of Patient Recruitment at 866-444-1134 Refer to study 15-I-0162 bit.ly/3BGyFLD

We are excited to announce that the NIH Clinical Center has submitted its Magnet document to the American Nurses Association. To us, receiving Magnet Recognition will be steadfast proof of our hard-earned commitment to excellence in health care. cc.nih.gov/nursing/magnet…

Some staff, patients and visitors at the NIH Clinical Center took a few moments to step outside yesterday and experience the solar eclipse. Of course, we all wore the proper eye protection!

Meet the Cancer Equity Leaders! NCI Disparities announced the formation of this diverse team of renowned cancer leaders this week. The group will work to reimagine & transform the future of cancer health equity. Learn more: cancer.gov/about-nci/orga…

Did you know umbilical cord blood can be used to treat life-threatening diseases? NIH is looking for pregnant women ages 18-45 with SCD, or pregnant with a baby at risk for SCD, to participate in this study. Contact #OPR at 866-444-1134, study 01-H-0122 go.nih.gov/6KDclKd

🌍 Join Dr. John Nkengasong, U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator & Special Representative for Global Health Diplomacy overseeing PEPFAR for the Barmes #GlobalHealth Lecture 2024: Global #HIV /AIDS Response: Then, Now, Future on June 5 at NIH campus (Natcher) and online: go.nih.gov/Barmes2024

Hand hygiene has the power to save lives and stop the spread of infections. Proper hand hygiene not only protects your but also those with whom you come in contact. youtu.be/kOBNspvwxPI

African Americans 18 years or older, w/ a risk factor for heart disease, living in Washington D.C. ward 7 or 8, can participate in a diet research study. Compensation for participation will be provided. Contact us at 866-444-1134 & ask for study 20-CC-0036 bit.ly/3CnJXoU

🌞🔭 Did you know? Looking directly at the sun can cause solar retinopathy, where the light-sensitive cells in the retina are damaged. Protect your vision during the #SolarEclipse TODAY, by following these eye safety tips from the NEI.
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Would you like to experience the NIH Clinical Center for a 4-week inpatient study? NIDDK is looking at the effects of processed and unprocessed foods. To learn more, contact us at 866-444-1134 Refer to study 22-DK-0002

Watch @NHLBI_BloodDir Dr. Julie Panepinto, Dr. Kamille West-Mitchell of NIH Clinical Center and Dr. Yvette Miller of AABB discuss what providers should know about blood donation: bit.ly/3rcmVhR

From 1887 to today, NIH has been a leader in public health. When COVID-19 tested our nation, NIHers stepped up to promote discovery and provide care. Pictured here are NIHClinicalCntr nurse Stephanie Varanelli and PHS Lieutenant Margaret Whelpley #NationalPublicHealthWeek

Simplified peer review, updated application forms and instructions, and training grant application updates are just a few of the changes coming for NIH applications in 2025.
Stay updated and learn more: go.nih.gov/2025changes

Healthy Volunteers 18-25 living in DC, MD, VA areas needed for #EBV vaccine research study. Compensation will be provided, up to $2,050 over the course of the trial. NIH Office of Patient Recruitment 866-444-8810, [email protected].
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Drug shows promise for slowing progression of ACDC, a rare, painful genetic disease. The #NIH -supported clinical trial could lead to first effective treatment for ACDC. Patients participating in first-in-human clinical trial were treated NIH Clinical Center. go.nih.gov/35xSPIz

Did you know the #BRAINInitiative Photo and Video Contest winners are showcased at the BRAIN Initiative Conference and in the BRAIN Initiative Calendar? Submit your entries today! braininitiative.nih.gov/news-events/br… #studyBRAIN #BRAINConference