What's New Archives

The International Women's Group (IWG) is a volunteer network of support and fellowship for newcomers and their families. For more information about their book clubs, playgroups, practical tips about the area, etc., see the website or contact the IWG President.

The 2005 schedule is now available.

NIH employees will receive two W-2s this year. Please make sure to check your address in myPay to ensure accuracy, since the Post Office will NOT forward W-2s. Employees are advised to regularly review their Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) to be certain the proper deductions are reflected.

Off-Campus Parking Permits and for Contractors whose last names begin with "N-Z" will expire on December 31, 2005. For more information see the ORS parking information web page or call 301-496-6851.

During December, all donors will receive long-sleeved t-shirts. To schedule a donation, call 301-496-1048.

Posters are displayed one week prior to your program. Contact Sharon Greenwell at 301-496-1776 to reserve a date.

Employees are advised to regularly review their Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) to be certain the proper deductions are reflected.

The NIH Training Center FY 2006 course catalog is now available. For more information, call 301-496-6211.

Each year at this time, questions arise concerning the use of space heaters at the NIH. For more information concerning the selection and use of space heaters, please contact the Division of the Fire Marshal, ORS at 301-496-0487.

During weather emergencies, see the OPM web site for current information about the operating status of federal executive agencies inside the Washington Capital Beltway

Off-Campus Parking Permits and for Contractors whose last names begin with "N-Z" will expire on December 31, 2006. For more information see the ORS parking information web page or call 301-496-6851.

During weather emergencies, see the OPM web site for current information about the operating status of federal executive agencies inside the Washington Capital Beltway

Enjoy lunch for $3, meet wonderful charities, win great door prizes and enjoy live entertainment by James Mabry. The event will take place from 11:00 - 1:00 in the Clinical Center, Building 10 (Old Visitor Information Center-VIC) B1 level.

NIH redesigned this site to make it easier for NIH stakeholders to use the NIH Enterprise IT Architecture. It is an online resource for teams and individuals who plan, build, or purchase IT systems for NIH. For more information email enterprisearchitecture@mail.nih.gov or visit the website.

Enjoy lunch for $3, meet wonderful charities, win great door prizes and enjoy live entertainment by James Mabry. The event will take place from 11:00 - 1:00 in the Clinical Center, Building 10 (Old Visitor Information Center-VIC) B1 level.

NIH employees will receive two W-2s this year. Please make sure to check your address in myPay to ensure accuracy, since the Post Office will NOT forward W-2s.

The seminar will be held from 2:30 to 4 pm in Rockledge 2, Room 9112/9116. Dick Warrick, a subject matter expert from IBM, is going to speak about the Communities of Practice (CoP) and Enterprise Portals. For more information about the seminar visit the OERRM KM Portal (NIH Access Only).

The 2005-2006 schedule is now available on the Foil the Flu web site. If you have questions about the influenza vaccine, call the Clinical Center Hospital Epidemiology Service at 301-496-2209.

During weather emergencies, see the OPM web site for current information about the operating status of federal executive agencies inside the Washington Capital Beltway.

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The group meets every Friday from 12-1 pm in Bldg 38 (NLM) Conference Room B and is open to both interested employees and contractors. For more information, see the web site or contact either Hannah Tang at 301-496-6595 or Crystal Smith at 301-496-9225.

During the annual open season, eligible employees may elect to open a Health Care FSA or Dependent Care FSA. FSA accounts do not automatically continue from one year to the next. You must sign up during the open season, if you want account(s) during 2006.

During the Federal Employee's Health Benefits (FEHB) annual open season, eligible employees may enroll, change enrollment or cancel enrollment. All open season elections must be made through myPay. Please refer to the open season announcement for more information.

NIH is working toward making all campuses and buildings free of tobacco. For information about the risks of tobacco use and how to quit smoking, visit the new NIH site at http://tobaccofree.nih.gov.

NIH is working toward making all campuses and buildings free of tobacco. For information about the risks of tobacco use and how to quit smoking, visit the new NIH site at http://tobaccofree.nih.gov.

See http://www.opm.gov/cfc/disasters/katrina-relief.asp for a listing of disaster relief organizations included in the 2005 Combined Federal Campaign.

A list of community based 'flu shot clinics' that are open to the public is available athttp://foiltheflu.nih.gov/communityResources.htm.

The seminar will be held from 2:30 to 4 pm in Rockledge 2, Room 9112/9116. Dick Warrick, a subject matter expert from IBM, is going to speak about the Communities of Practice (CoP) and On Demand Workplace. For more information about the seminar, please visit the OERRM KM Portal (NIH Access Only).

All employees, contractors, research fellows, volunteers, and guests who have NIH badges are reminded to be aware of the expiration date that is located at the bottom of your ID badge. If your badge is expiring soon, please contact your administrative officer. For more information, please contact the NIH ID Office at 301-594-1017.

NIH General Parking Permits for on-campus employees whose last names begin with "U-Z" and for Vanpool permit holders will expire on November 30, 2005. For more information see the ORS parking information web page or call 301-496-6851.

Drop off new, unwrapped toys and gifts (for ages 1-35) by December 6th at the NIH Police Department, Building 31C Police Desk, Building 10 Fire Department, Building 51, Room 100.

The 2005-2006 schedule is now available on the Foil the Flu web site. If you have questions about the influenza vaccine, call the Clinical Center Hospital Epidemiology Service at 301-496-2209.

The event begins at 11:00 am and is open to all NIH employees located along Executive Boulevard. Thomas Grooms from Smooth Jazz 105.9 will be the guest DJ.

Many local vendors will be on site to sell their crafts, jewelry, clothes, etc. from 10:30am-3pm in Bldg. 10 on the 1st floor and in the Visitor Information Center on the B1 level. This is a great opportunity to get some holiday shopping done while benefiting a great cause.For more information, contact the R&W at 301-496-6061. 

The program, which includes a symposium, storytelling presentation and a poster session will be held on November 8 and 9th. For more information, contact Dr. Jared Jobe at 301-435-0407 or Dr. Clifton Poodry at 301-594-3900.

The event begins at 11:00 am and is open to all NIH employees located in the Rock Spring area. See flamenco dancers, dine on a tasty selection of foods and desserts from local restaurants, and sway to saucy Latin music. 

The new 978-space Multi-Level Parking Garage (MLP-9) is located at the intersection of Convent Drive and South Drive (next to the Clinical Center). Tune your radios to 1660 AM for NIH traffic, parking and security advisories. For questions, contact ORS at 301-594-6677, TTY: 301-435-1908.

The NIH Work/Life Center presents its "Faces & Phases of Life" seminars (for personal and professional development). For more information, call 301-435-1619 (TTY 301-480-0690).

FY 2006 Training Center Course CatalogThe NIH Training Center FY 2006 course catalog is now available. For more information, call 301-496-6211.

Come in costume to the CFC Halloween Party, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, on the Building 31 patio. Hard Times Café will provide the food, and the first 500 individuals will receive a free soda with their meal.

The George Washington University Breast Care Center will be conducting mammograms from November 8-30 at various locations. To make an appointment call 202-741-3020. For non-medical questions regarding the program please contact the R&W at 301-496-6061.

Don't forget to officially schedule your "use or lose" annual leave no later than November 26, 2005. The 2005 leave year ends on January 7, 2006. Questions concerning "use or lose" leave should be directed to your Administrative Officer.

NIH Combined Federal Campaign Web site - Why do you donate to CFC? Share a tribute about why you give to your passion.

The first seminar in the series will be held on Wednesday, October 26, 2005, from 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. at 6701 Rockledge Drive, Conf. Rooms 9112-9116. For more information, contact oerrmkm@mail.nih.gov.

NIH scientists will present the latest developments in medicine with an emphasis on topics of current relevance. The lectures are held at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays in the Clinical Center's Masur Auditorium, Building 10. All lectures are free and open to the public.

All donors are eligible to enter a raffle during each visit to the blood bank through December 2005. Win a pair of great tickets for home games at FedEx field. To schedule a donation, call 301-496-1048.

The NIH Transhare renewal cycle for November 2005 through April 2006 will begin on November 1, 2005. For more information, contact the Parking Office at 301-402-7433.

The series takes place most Thursdays at 6 p.m. in Lister Hill Center Auditorium, first floor of Bldg. 38A. Admission is free and all are welcome.

NIH Carpool Parking Permits will expire on October 31. For more information see the ORS parking information web page or call 301-496-6851.

The 2005-2006 schedule is now available on the Foil the Flu web site. If you have questions about the influenza vaccine, call the Clinical Center Hospital Epidemiology Service at 301-496-2209.

By May 2007, NIH will receive all competing grant applications electronically using the SF424 family of forms. An Electronic Submission Intranet is now available and continues to expand to provide NIH staff with additional resources to help throughout the transition.

The NIH Research Festival, the yearly showcase for the NIH Intramural Research program, will be held at the Clinical Center (Building 10) and the Natcher Conference Center. For more information, contact Paula Cohen at 301-496-1776.

The 2005 campaign has begun! Visit the CFC Web site to meet everyday heroes at NIH. Do you know an everyday hero? Are you an everyday hero? Tell us about it! Nominate an everyday hero.

The NIH Radio web site has a new look and new features, including links to transcripts and sound files available for free download in MP3 format, or for playback with Real Player. For more information, contact Bill Schmalfeldt at the NIH News Media Branch at 301-435-7557.

The purpose of the NIH CFC web site is to provide information to NIH employees and contractors regarding the CFC campaign and to illustrate the benefits of donating to the many sponsored charities. Each institute in NIH has a series of key workers, and this site also will provide information to aid key workers.

Look for the upcoming schedule of dates and locations in the NIH Record and the web sites at http://dohs.ors.od.nih.gov/ or http://www.foiltheflu.nih.gov. If you have questions about the influenza vaccine, call the Clinical Center Hospital Epidemiology Service, (301) 496-2209.

The series takes place Thursdays at 6 p.m. in Lister Hill Center Auditorium, first floor of Bldg. 38A. The series began Sept. 22 and runs through Nov. 17 (except Oct. 13 and Nov. 3). Admission is free and all are welcome. Refreshments will be served in the lobby each evening. For more information, visit www.nlm.nih.gov/hmd/happening/seminars/filmseries.html.

Information about access to the NIH campus is available online at http://www.security.nih.gov/accessMatrix.htm.

CFC is now accepting contributions for organizations identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as providing disaster relief to those affected by Hurricane Katrina. Also see the "NIH Response to Hurricane Katrina Disaster" web page and OHR web page for more information about how you can help.

The NCI series will feature Ruth Duncan, Ph.D., Cardiff University and will run from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm in the Natcher Conference Center (Bldg. 45). It will also be webcast.

The Office of NIH History will hold it's annual NIH History Day on Thursday, September 22. For more information, visit the Web site or contact Sarah Leavitt at 301-496-8856. Senior NIH scientists are encouraged to send in digital or paper copies of their CVs along with photos, both candid and posed, to be added to the collection of biographical reference files.

An NIH Office of Human Resources FEHB representative will be available in EPS 550 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to answer questions. For more information, contact OHR.

The race is open to all Institutes, Centers, Divisions, and Contractors. Group leaders please e-mail schoolsr@ors.od.nih.gov. Volunteers, please call the R&W office at 301-496-6061.

See the "NIH Response to Hurricane Katrina Disaster" web page for more information about how you can help. For HR-related information, see the Office of Human Resources web page.

See the "NIH Response to Hurricane Katrina Disaster" web page for more information about how you can help.

NIH's observance of Hispanic Heritage Month includes the Sixth Annual NIH-Hispanic Scientist Day (with poster session) at Lipsett Amphitheater (Bldg 10) from 1:30-3:00 pm. For more information contact Juan Mendoza at (301) 496-0441.

NIH General Parking Permits for on-campus employees whose last names begin with "S-T" will expire on September 30, 2005. For more information see the ORS parking information web page or call 301-496-6851.

New perimeter security measures begin on Monday, August 29. Information about access to the NIH campus is available online at http://www.security.nih.gov/accessMatrix.htm.

This course runs Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m., September 1, 2005 through April 27, 2006 in CC's Lipsett Amphitheater. Registration is open to all interested persons free of charge. Online registration is available on the course website. For additional information see the course website or call 301-435-6618.

Links to all NIH vacancies advertised by the Office of Human Resources (OHR) may be found on the NIH Jobs website.

There is now one source for news about upcoming NBS activities for the new Supply Chain, Property, Budget, and Finance programs. Logon via my.nih.gov, My Communities, Training and Communications. For more information, contact the NIH Help Desk at 301-496-HELP.

Test your ID badge at any of the six badge validation stations on and off campus. For more information, contact the ORS Information Line at 301-594-6677, TTY 301-435-1908.

Test your ID badge at any of the six badge validation stations on and off campus. For more information, contact the ORS Information Line at 301-594-6677, TTY 301-435-1908.

Links to all NIH vacancies advertised by the Office of Human Resources (OHR) may be found on the NIH Jobs website.

The August/September version of the NIH Office of Community Liaison (OCL) newsletter, which lists local activities, is now available online.

An NIH Office of Human Resources FEHB representative will be available in Building 31, Conference Room 8 (6th Floor) from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to answer questions. For more information, contact OHR.

All donors are eligible to enter a raffle during each visit to the blood bank through December 2005. Win a pair of great tickets for the upcoming home game at FedEx field. There will be a total of 10 raffles (10 lucky winners) for home game tickets throughout the season. Winning is not contingent upon a successful donation, (donors deferred or otherwise unsuccessful are still eligible to win). Good luck to all our donors! Go Skins!

Movies will be shown from Friday, August 12th through Sunday, August 21st on the grounds of Strathmore Hall next to the Grosvenor Metro. For more information, see www.filmfestnih.org.

The purpose of this award is to recognize employees who advance the mission of the NIH by providing information that is clear and to the point. To submit a nomination, please complete the form by the September 16 deadline and send it and the required copies to Ms. Ann Brewer, NIH Executive Secretariat, in Building 1, Room B1-42.

NIH General Parking Permits for on-campus employees whose last names begin with "O-R" will expire on August 31, 2005. For more information see the ORS parking information web page or call 301-496-6851.

The Office of Research Services' Division of Employee Services has begun a new child care subsidy program designed to assist lower income federal employees with child care expenses. For more information, contact the child care programs office at (301) 402-8180.

Maintaining our whole blood and platelet supply is always challenging during the summer, so please make that extra effort to visit and help us save lives. Please call the NIH Blood Bank at 301-496-1048 to schedule a convenient appointment.

Complete course lists and descriptions are available on the web at http://training.cit.nih.gov. For more information, call 301-594-6248.

For free tickets, film schedule and more information visit OSE's web site, http://science.education.nih.gov/cinema. For information about the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center, visit http://afi.com/silver or call (301) 495-6720.

It is important that employees and contractors wear their NIH ID badges at all times and make sure the badge is valid, up to date and working properly. Self-service badge validation stations are now available. For more information, contact the ORS Information Line at (301) 594-6677, TTY (301) 435-1908.

An NIH Office of Human Resources FEHB representative will be available in Building 31, Conference Room 9 (6th Floor) from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to answer questions. For more information, see the Benefits Calendar of Events or contact OHR.

Mail registration is now open through August 12. Walk-in registration: August 29 - September 2. The fall semester begins September 12. The course catalog is available online at http://www.faes.org. For more information, call 301-496-7976.

The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine has launched a new online Continuing Education Series. The series offers health care professionals and the public the opportunity to learn more about CAM therapies and the state of the science about them through video lectures by experts in their fields. Health care professionals can earn Continuing Medical Education credits.

The 2005 NIH Director's Awards Ceremony will be held on July 14, 2005 at the Masur Auditorium in Building 10. Please note that this is a change in the original location. Seating is on a first come, first served basis. The event will also be video cast at http://videocast.nih.gov. If you have any questions, please contact Stacy Savickas.

Poster abstracts are now being accepted online through July 31. Contact Paula Cohen at 301-496-1776 or visit the Web site.

In late July 2005, the NIH Help Desk's Remedy ticketing system will begin using the information from the NIH NED to maintain your Customer Database Record. Now is the time to verify and correct your NED entry. If it is not correct, follow the instructions via the "Help" link.

NIH General Parking Permits for on-campus employees whose last names begin with "M-N" will expire on July 31, 2005. For more information see the ORS parking information web page or call 301-496-6851.

The NIH Office of Human Resources is seminar will be held in Bldg 31/C Wing/ 6 th Floor - Rm 10, from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. A TSP presentation by a representative from the Thrift Investment Board begins at approximately 10:45 a.m. No registration required.

The Bethesda Farmers Market is held every Tuesday from May through October, from 10:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. at Veterans Par (located at the corner of Woodmont and Norfolk Avenues.) The Farmers Market is produced by the Bethesda Urban Partnership. For more information please call 301-215-6660.

An NIH Office of Human Resources FEHB representative will be available in Building 31, Conference Room 8 (6th Floor) from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to answer questions. For more information, contact OHR.

The Office of NIH History Summer 2005 edition of "NIH History Highlights" is now available online.

Due to several surgeries and other procedures, our inventory of type A and O blood is very low. Our patients need your help today! If you are a type A or O blood donor please visit the Blood Bank. We are open from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Mon-Friday. Please call 301-496-1048 for an appointment.

The annual Camp Fantastic Barbecue - to raise money and awareness for Camp Fantastic/Special Love Inc. - will be held on the Bldg. 31 patio from 11:30 - 1:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale at any of the R&W gift shops and the Activities Desk in Bldg. 31. For more information, contact the R&W at 301-496-6061.

A listing of the June 2005-September 2005 courses is now available.

NIH General Parking Permits for on-campus employees whose last names begin with "K-L" will expire on June 30, 2005. For more information see the ORS parking information web page or call 301-496-6851.

The Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity Management (OEODM) journal, EEO News & Notes provides useful information to the NIH staff on EEO programs and activities.

The updated indexis an alphabetical listing of medical terms and the name and phone number of an NIH institute or Center. Hardcopies and a CD-ROM version are available from the editor, Marcia Doniger, (301) 496-1767.

The NIH Blood Bank is always looking for donors for the patients in the Clinical Center. We are open from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Mon-Friday. Please call 301-496-1048 for an appointment. 

An NIH Office of Human Resources FEHB representative will be available in Building 31, C Wing, 6th floor, Conference Room 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to answer questions about Blue Cross/Blue Shield, MD IPA and Kaiser. For more information, contact OHR.

On May 27, 2005 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., NIH APAO presents a cultural program, featuring Chinese, Indian, Korean and Indonesia cultural performances. For more information, contact Prahlad Mathur (301) 435-4618; Jin Wang (301) 435-3064, or Selina Lee (301) 402-5916.

The George Washington University Breast Care Center will be conducting mammograms from May 11 through June 29 at various locations. To make an appointment call 202-741-3020. For non-medical questions regarding the program please contact the R&W at 301-496-6061.

NIH Police Day will be celebrated from 10am-2pm on the front lawn of Building 1. The day will include K-9 demonstrations, a cookout, police station tours, and various other activities and demonstrations. For questions about this event, please contact Major Patricia Haynes at 301-496-2387.

The Parenting Resource Fair will take place in the Building 45 Conference Center Atrium on Wednesday, May 11, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Check for more information and details on the DoES website or call 301-402-8180.

The applications deadline is May 27, 2005. For additional information, see the web site or contact Pauline Irwin at 301-451-2082, TTY 301-594-2696, Federal Relay (1-800-877-8339).

Employee Express has been replaced by myPay. For more information, see the OHR myPay web page, or contact them at ohrweb@mail.nih.gov.

NIH will host educational and fun activities designed to let our children (ages 8-15) experience the world of biomedical research and civil service. For more information, contact Sandra King at 301-402-3663 or Gary Morin at 301-496-4628 or 480-3122 TTY.

The NIH community health forum, Share the Health, will be held on Sunday, May 15, 2005 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Westfield Shoppingtown, Wheaton. For more information, contact Walter Mitton, 301-496-3931. Admission is free.

The NIH TRANSHARE renewal cycle for May 2005 through October 2005 will begin on May 2, 2005. For more information, contact the Parking Office at 301-402-7433.

NIH General Parking Permits for on-campus employees whose last names begin with "H-J" will expire on May 31, 2005. For more information see the ORS parking information web page or call 301-496-6851.

NIH will host educational and fun activities designed to let our children (ages 8-15) experience the world of biomedical research and civil service. For more information, contact Sandra King at 301-402-3663 or Gary Morin at 301-496-4628 or 480-3122 TTY.

The NCI series will feature "The Bio Bar Code Assay: Changing The Playing Field In Cancer Diagnostics" from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET in Masur Auditorium.

The 2005 NIH Health Communications Forum will be held from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in the Natcher Conference Center. The Forum is a one-day professional development seminar for NIH staff, fellows and interns working with health communications, health education, public liaison activities, media relations and patient recruitment and retention.

The new West Drive at Cedar Lane entrance is open from 6 am - 7 pm, Monday - Friday and closed on weekends and holidays. To view a map detailing the Patient Visitor Entrance, please visit:http://clinicalcenter.nih.gov/about/visitor/_pdf/campusmap_color.pdf.

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NIH News in Health provides practical health news and tips based on NIH research. Get email updates when new issues are posted online by sending an email to LISTSERV@LIST.NIH.GOV with the words "SUBSCRIBE NIHNEWSINHEALTH-L" in the message body.

The Forum will be held at the Natcher Conference Center March 16 - March 18, 2005. For more information contact Rose Pruitt, OEODM at 301-594-3282 or Marianne Hamilton Lopez, OEODM at 301-402-0112.

The Office of Research Services has released this handbook to increase your awareness and improve your preparedness both at work and at home, including ways to coordinate with children and other family members during an emergency.

The NCI seminar will be held from 3-4 pm in the Natcher Bldg, Room F1-F2.

The meeting will take place on Thursday, March 10, 2005, from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. in the Natcher Conference Center, Main Auditorium. Registration begins at 1:00 p.m. Questions may be submitted before or during the Town Meeting by e-mail to ESATRAIN@OD.NIH.GOV.

NIH General Parking Permits for on-campus employees whose last names begin with "E, F and G" will expire on March 31, 2005. For more information call 301-496-6851.

During weather emergencies, see the OPM web site for current information about the operating status of federal executive agencies inside the Washington Capital Beltway.

Complete course lists and descriptions are available on the web at http://training.cit.nih.gov. For questions, call 301-594-6248.

This year's program closes on March 14th. Applications are available online at http://internships.info.nih.gov.

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has recommended cash contributions as the most effective way to provide relief assistance, and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has authorized a special solicitation of Federal employees at the workplace to facilitate relief assistance. USAID has provided a list of relief organizations and further information on its website at www.usaid.gov.

The NCI series will feature speakers from the cancer research community, who will share their innovative perspectives on current research and development efforts in the field of nanotechnology and their application to cancer diagnosis, treatment and prevention.

Dr. Zerhouni will hold an All Hands meeting in Masur Auditorium, Building 10, to discuss the new Conflict Of Interest regulation. The meeting will also be videocast on the Web.

All employees are invited to attend the program, to be held on in Masur Auditorium from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The theme for this year's program is titled: "Science in Motion: The Role of African American Inventors."

The 2005 Special Emphasis Programs' Observances and Events schedule is now available.

To learn more about the NIH Library, subscribe to the NIH Library e-mail news service.

The award supports scientists of exceptional creativity who propose pioneering approaches to major challenges in biomedical research. Submit nominations on the Pioneer Award Web site between March 1 and April 1, 2005. For more information, contact pioneer@nih.gov.

NIH General Parking Permits for on-campus employees whose last names begin with "C-D" will expire on February 28, 2005. For more information call 301-496-6851.

The Office of Research Services has released this handbook to increase your awareness and improve your preparedness both at work and at home, including ways to coordinate with children and other family members during an emergency.

Join the nationwide celebration by wearing Red or the Red Dress Pin to show support for women's heart disease awareness. National Wear Red Day is supported by The Heart Truth, NHLBI's national campaign for women about their #1 killer--heart disease. More information about Wear Red Day, The Heart Truth, and the Red Dress Pin is available at www.hearttruth.gov.

During weather emergencies, see the OPM web site for current information about the operating status of federal executive agencies inside the Washington Capital Beltway.

2004 memberships expired as of Dec. 31. Take advantage of a full year of benefits by joining early in 2005.

Each year at this time, questions arise concerning the use of space heaters at the NIH. For more information concerning the selection and use of space heaters, please contact the Division of the Fire Marshal at 301-496-0487.

Information about campus flu vaccinations is available at http://www.nih.gov/od/ors/ds/flu/.

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has recommended cash contributions as the most effective way to provide relief assistance, and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has authorized a special solicitation of Federal employees at the workplace to facilitate relief assistance. USAID has provided a list of relief organizations and further information on its website at www.usaid.gov.