Foil the Flu:
Foil the Flu, the annual seasonal influenza vaccination program, is offered to all NIH workers Monday, September 29 - Friday, November 7. All federal employees, trainees and contractors are welcome to get vaccinated against the flu. Getting a flu vaccine every year is the best way to reduce your risk of getting sick with the flu and can reduce the severity of illness. You will need a valid NIH identification badge to receive your flu vaccine though Foil the Flu. If you are a healthcare worker in the Clinical Center, please upload your vaccination record into the OMS record system as you would any outside flu vaccination.
Mobile Health Screening Van- **Will be Rescheduled to a later date
Biometric health screenings return to Bethesda on Thursday, October 2 from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM ET, Lot 10H Clinical Center. Appointments are 15 minutes each. Flu vaccines will be available as well as health screenings and general health education; Blood pressure, Cholesterol (non-fasting), Diabetes (A1C). Walk-ins are welcome & appointment reservations are limited. View the flyer and sign up today. Offered by Kaiser Permanente- you do not need to be a Kaiser member to receive the vaccine or screenings.
Community Day/Relay
Get ready for the NIH Relay and Community Day; An opportunity to come together as the NIH community! Please Join us on Thursday, October 9 from 10:00 AM ET- 3:00 PM ET on the Bethesda Campus. Open to all NIH employees, contractors, and invited guests. Learn more.
4th International Symposium to Advance Total Worker Health
The Office of Research Services (ORS) is proud to sponsor the 4th International Total Worker Health Symposium at Natcher Auditorium on October 21-24. This symposium is the premier gathering where thought leaders, researchers, practitioners, employers, and policymakers come together to share insights around worker health, safety, and well-being to support a productive workforce. Please visit the Total Work Health website for details including registration fees to attend.
Workshop: A Supervisor's Guide to Enhancing Workforce Well-being
This workshop is intended for NIH supervisors who would like to stay current about resources available to support workforce well-being at NIH. This virtual workshop will be held on Thursday, November 6 from 1:00 PM ET – 2:30 PM ET. Registration is available via LMS, Course # 0280203 and offers 2 Continuous Learning Points for supervisory refresher purposes.
NIH Clubs (Bethesda Campus)
Interested in joining fellow employees and guests in NIH Club activities, on and off-campus? Check out our clubs:
We all know there is a need to take pause during the workday, and yet sometimes it seems hard to step away. If you’d like some new ideas, or you are not sure what to do for your well-being when you take a pause, this guide offers five tips to reset and nourish yourself.
NIH Clubs (Bethesda Campus)
Interested in joining fellow employees and guests in NIH Club activities, on and off-campus? Check out three new clubs:
Recent Recordings
8 Dimensions of Well-being: Emotional Health
A workshop on key priciples for supporting your emotional health every day and during uncertain times. View slides and recording.
The Art of Intentional Communication (January 2024)
A workshop on active listening and conscious communication to benefit your work and personal well-being. This webinar will highlight and demonstrate the key aspects of being fully present, observant, and purposeful in our words and actions with others. View slides and recording.
Preventative Care Guidelines (December 2024)
Learn the importance of preventing, finding, and managing health problems with an array of tools to support your preventative care. Recording.
Menopause 101: Supporting the Shift with Sleep, Physical Activity & Nutrition (November 2024)
For many women, the array of physical, cognitive and emotional symptoms can begin up to ten years prior to menopause and continue during the post-menopausal years. A community approach can support us all. View recording, download PPT slides or three-page flyer.
Reading The Food Label (October 2024)
Kaiser Permanente's Health Educator teaches NIH staff how to read the USDA food label, practical tips for portion control, and understanding key ingredients. View the recording.
Wellness Workshop: Stress Management (September 2024)
Learn tips and tricks for managing stress and burnout - explore the effects of stress and how to mitigate them in your everyday life. View the recording.
Nutrition & Meal Planning for the Whole Family (August 2024)
Speakers from NIDDK and ORS discussed eating for your microbiome, recipes that support gut health, and meal planning to benefit the whole family. View the recording. Download a PDF of the slides, or view the PPT. Staff also shared recipes with one another during the workshop. Check out the (anonymous) Google doc for more meal-planning tips from your NIH community!
Setting Boundaries and Seeking Work-Life Balance (August 2024)
Connect with the Wellness@NIH community about the importance of balancing personal and professional life. Learn tips and tricks for communicating and setting boundaries and ways to maximize work-life balance this summer. View the recording and the workshop slides.
Unlocking the Door to Men's Health - Webinar
(June 2024)Panelists from NIMH and Wellness at NIH discussed the importance of taking care of ourselves so we can take care of others. We addressed societal norms, despair, stress, coping skills, and the importance of preventative health, among other topics. The event has passed -
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