June Events

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Wellness@NIH Webinar "Unlocking the Door to Men's Health"

Join panelists from the NIMH and Wellness@NIH for a discussion on the importance of taking care of ourselves so we can take care of others. We will address societal norms, despair, stress, coping skills, and the importance of preventative health among other topics.

  • Wednesday, June 5, 2024
  • 12:00 pm ET
  • Zoom link
  • This event will be recorded.
Contact Leslie Pont, NIH Wellness Program Manager with questions.


16th Annual Take a Hike Day

Join us for the largest walk/run/roll event on NIH campuses throughout the year! Register today to get outdoors with colleagues or loved ones.

  • Thursday, June 6, 2024
  • 11:30a - Warm Up Begins
  • 12:00p - Route starts: in front of Building 1 (Bethesda)
  • Alternative locations: join from another NIH campus, or virtually.
  • View the Schedule of Events​ and Register today!


2024 Safety, Health and Wellness Day - "Fostering Safety, Belonging and Well-Being"

Save the Date!

  • Tuesday, June 18, 2024
  • 11:00am – 2:00pm
  • 6th Floor Conference Ctr. of Bldg. 31C, Bethesda campus 
  • Held in-person and virtually 
  • To register: opening soon!

Purpose

The 2024 event plans to celebrate and bring awareness to health, safety and wellness for our workforce, held every June celebrating National Safety Month. 

​​This Year's Event

To enhance the NIH employee's awareness of belonging, inclusion, well-being, fitness and safety in the NIH community and features mini-information sessions, interactive activities, food demos and more as we foster a culture of inclusivity.

Hosts

Office of Research Services (ORS), Office of Research Facilities (ORF), our 2024 ICO co-sponsor, the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH). 

 In Collaboration With

The Foundation for Advanced Education in the Sciences (FAES) at NIH,. 8 Changes for Racial Equity (8CRE), Sexual & Gender Minority Research Office (SGMO), the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). 

 Additional Staff Support
Occupational Safety and Health Committee, the Laboratory Sustainability Working Group, FAES, NIH Food and Dining Services, NIH Recreation & Welfare Program, the Division of Amenities and Transportation Services, and more.

For more information and weekly updates - ORS/DOHS web page


IN THIS ISSUE

Become a Fitness Center Member Through 1/31/2024 and we will waive the $40 initiation fee.

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​CONTACT US

Leslie Pont
Program Manager
NIH Wellness Program
301-451-3631
leslie.pont@nih.gov​​

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