April 01, 2024 Spring 2024 April Events + Financial Literacy & Minority Health Month Page Image Page ContentJoin the “Nourish" 6-week Well-being Challenge this SpringGrow virtual veggies, fruits and grains from around the world in your very own garden by recording health activities to kick off spring. Sponsored by the Office of Research Services.What You Get: 7 new recipes each week! A mobile app is available.Who Can Participate: Anyone with a NIH email address & family members 18+. Form a team if interested!Details: Download the registration guide or visit the FAQsDates: Registration is open until April 8. Track progress through mid-May 2024Contact: Leslie Pont, NIH Wellness Program Manager with questionsFinancial Literacy Month WebinarsOHR Retirement and Employee Benefits Branch is hosting a Virtual Financial Fitness Fair. Topics include Social Security and Medicare, Estate Planning, Health Savings Accounts, Public Service Loan Forgiveness and the Thift Savings Plan. Check out the Calendar of Events for exact dates and more information. NIH Recreation and Welfare also hosted two webinars for Financial Literacy Month. More details are available on the R&W Financial Services pageMinority Health Month Events April is National Minority Health Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of improving the health of racial and ethnic minority communities and reducing health disparities. The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) is supporting this public health observance by hosting the two special events. See below for the NIMHD on-campus event:NIH Minority Health Walk, Run, Roll 5K Thursday, April 18, 2024 This event has passed - over 500 attendees!NIH Powerlifting Club presents: Pride & WeightliftingJoin an inclusive community for a special event open to all NIH staff. Thursday, April 18, 2024 This event has passedA Virtual Grocery Store TourThe grocery store can be overwhelming when trying to make healthy choices. Join us on a virtual grocery store tour to understand how to effectively shop the grocery store. Learn how to prepare ahead, understand food labels and shop in-season to maximize freshness. Sponsored by the Office of Research Services.Recording now available!Take Your Child to Work Day Thursday April 24, 2024 30th Annual "Take Your Child to Work Day" event, held on all campuses and virtually. View the website for full details! IN THIS ISSUE NIH FITNESS CENTERSBecome a Fitness Center Member Through 1/31/2024 and we will waive the $40 initiation fee. WELLNESS AT NIH Check out the new Wellness@NIH Website as we continue to add content. CONTACT USLeslie PontProgram ManagerNIH Wellness Program301-451-3631leslie.pont@nih.gov PublishingPageContent8 ARCHIVES
