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Services At the Clinical Center
Gardens /
Cafeterias /
Chaplains /
Children's Inn /
Amenities /
Parking /
Recreation Therapy /
Safra Family Lodge /
Social Services /
Tutoring /
Wheelchairs
Please see our
Patient Handbook for further information.
| Gardens.
The NIH campus grounds have many gardens and landscaped areas that
provide gentle and soothing havens from the stress and worry of hospital
visits and testing. Just outside of either side of the Clinical Center
atrium are landscaped rectangular gardens accompanied by benches,
sculptures and fountains. The Children's inn has a butterfly garden,
the Administration building displays a rose garden, and the Safra
Lodge has a wonderful large garden with wrought-iron cafe tables,
gazebos, hydrangias and other plants, and a beautiful fountain. Many
other smaller landscaped areas are scattered throughout the campus.
Photos of some of these areas can be viewed on the garden
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| Cafeterias.
Two cafeterias are available for patients and family members:
the second floor cafeteria is open Monday through Friday from 6:30
a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 8:00 a.m.
to 6:00 p.m. Another larger cafeteria is located on the B1 level
and is open from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Hours of operation of the
Building 10 cafeterias are posted here.
In addition, there is a coffee shop near the atrium of the Clinical
Center that is open during weekdays. |
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| Chaplains.
The Department of Spiritual Ministry supports your spiritual
needs. Chaplains of all religious faiths are available for personal
visits with you and your loved ones. A more extensive description
of the Spiritual Ministry can be found in the patient
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| Children's
Inn. The Children's Inn is a family-centered residence
servicing pediatric patients and their families who travel here for
treatment. For information about the Inn and use of it please see
the patient
handbook. Also visit the Children's
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| Clinical
Center Amenities. Other facilities
discussed further in the handbook that are available for your convenience
include vending machines/snack bar, gift shop, barber and beauty shop,
bank, laundry, flower shop, coffee shop and ATM machine. The NIH campus
has many grassy areas, several outside tables to relax and eat at,
a gazebo, and small flower gardens. |
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| Parking.
Complimentary valet parking is now available to make your parking
needs streamlined. Please see the Parking
page for more details. There is a great deal of construction on the
NIH campus. Extensive information on parking, shuttles, buses, metro
schedules and metro maps can be found at parking
information. Our local transportation system is called 'Metrorail'
and includes an extensive bus system as well as a rail system around
the area. Please see the Parking
for Patients and Patient Visitors for updated parking information
and maps. Security limits access to the campus and to certain areas.
The Campus
Access Map will detail which entrances are available to the public.
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Recreation.
Recreation Therapy provides activities, library services, in-hospital entertainment and educational television. Programs include arts and crafts, music, drama, adapted sports, social events and core groups. Pet Therapy is available periodically for those who find enjoyment in animals. Talking books, music cassettes, magazines, and a couple musical instruments are available for loan from the library. The library also has a computer with internet access. Activities include the Art of Relaxation, Tai Chi, Yoga, Meditation Instruction and Healthy Cooking. There are table and board games, bingo, community outings and a playroom for young patients and visitors. Further information about recreation services can be found in the patient handbook.
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| Safra
Family Lodge. The Edmond J. Safra Family
Lodge at NIH offers a home-like place of respite for families and
loved ones of adult patients who are receiving care at the NIH Clinical
Center. Guests must be referred by the institute conducting the patient’s
clinical research study and must meet certain criteria for lodging.
Guidelines and further information can be seen at the Safra
website. |
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| Social
Services. A social worker is available to assist patients
and their families as needed. Services they assist with are covered
in the social
services section of the patient handbook. You can also explore
their social services web page.
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| Tutoring.
Tutoring in your child's room or at the NIH school is available on
a limited basis for those with extended stays or special needs. Please
advise us in advance of any special needs your child may have. For
more information please see the NIH
Children's School section of the patient's handbook. |
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Wheelchairs.
Standard wheelchairs are provided but you should bring specially constructed mechanical appliances with
you.
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