Media only: | NIH Office of Communications (301) 496-5787 http://clinicalcenter.nih.gov | September 16, 2004 |
NIH Opens New Clinical Research Hospital | |
WHAT: | The National Institutes of Health will open a new hospital totally dedicated to clinical research on Wednesday, September 22. The Mark O. Hatfield Clinical Research Center will provide a unique opportunity for clinicians, scientists, and patients to study and conquer both chronic and acute disease in the 21st century. This new 870,000-square-foot facility will connect to the existing NIH Clinical Center, which opened its doors to patients in 1953. In the 50 years since its opening, NIH has worked in partnership with more than 350,000 participants in clinical studies from every state in the U.S. and from around the world. Some advances include:
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WHEN: | Wednesday, September 22, 2004, 10:30 a.m. |
WHERE: | National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD |
WHO: | Senior officials, researchers, and patients will be available to discuss the importance of this new hospital and the impact it will have, and to relay personal stories of triumph. Former Senator Mark O. Hatfield will be honored at this special event and also provide remarks.
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NOTE TO EDITORS: | Press credentials are mandatory. Press should enter at the Press Only Entrance, EDITORS: located at the front of the Clinical Research Center. Public affairs staff will register TV crews and reporters and distribute press kits, B-roll, and other materials. B-roll is available in English and Spanish. Highlights include NIH leaders, patient stories, aerial shots, and architectural footage. A press room will be available on Monday, September 20 at http://clinicalcenter.nih.gov. |
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