R&W Annual Meeting
The R&W Annual Meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 27th from 12pm – 1pm in Bldg. 31 Rm. 6C5. Come and learn more about the operations of the R&W and the Employee Services we provide to the NIH/NOAA communities. We are interested in your suggestions for the 2017-2018 year as well! Join us as we close out the year and plan ahead for another year filled with activities, programs and fun!
R&W Store Inventory Closings
Please Note, the R&W annual inventory will take place the morning of Friday, June 30th. The Bldg. 31 and Rockledge gift shops will open by 12pm. We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause.
2017 Mobile Mammography Screening
The George Washington Breast Cancer Center will make three visits to NIH for our 2017 Mammography Screening. All NIH employees, their families, contractors, visiting scientists and others associated with NIH are eligible to participate.
The screening dates are as follows:
Thursday, August 10th – Building 10 (Lot 10H)
The van will be on-site from 9:30am – 3:30pm taking prescheduled appointments. Reservations can be made no more than 1 month prior of screening date. Reservations for the August screening can be made beginning June 1st. There is a minimum requirement of 15 participants for the screenings to take place and a maximum of 25 per date. Each screening is conducted by a female technologist, and a board certified radiologist specializing in mammography will interpret the images. Appointments should take approximately 20 minutes. Most insurance companies will cover the cost (approx. $350) of the screening. To see if your insurance is accepted or to make an appointment, call 202-741-3252. If there is no answer, please leave a message with your name and phone number. The GW Mammovan staff will call you back and schedule your appointment. Please have your insurance card and doctor’s information available when calling to make an appointment.
Who is Eligible? Any woman IS eligible if she meets the following:
- She is age 40 or older
- She is not pregnant orbreast-feeding
- She does not have breast implants
- She does not have any prior history of breast problems (patients who need a 6 months follow up must get a Diagnostic mammogram not Screening)
- She is not having symptoms such as a lump in either breast or unusual breast pain
- She has a referring physician or doctor of record (Ex. Medical Doctor, OBGYN doctor)
- She has not had a mammogram within the last 12 months
Individuals with disabilities who need Sign Language Interpreters and/or reasonable accommodation to participate in this screening should contact the R&W at 301-496-8746 and/or the Federal Relay 1-800-877-8339 or email browned2@mail.nih.gov. Requests should be made at least 10 days in advance of the appointment. For more information about mammography, breast cancer, or other types of cancer call the National Cancer Institute’s Cancer Information Service at 1-800-4-CANCER or see www.nci.nih.gov.
Be a Big Train Host Family
If you love to watch baseball, have kids who play baseball, or are a die-hard Big Train fan, you can join the Big Train family and host a player for the 2017 season. The Big Train is looking for dedicated families to share their homes with a Big Train player during the 2017 season. Players stay with families from late May through late July or early August. If interested, please contact Host Family Coordinators, Emily Waldman at waldmanemily@gmail.com or Anne Fletcher at fletch428@gmail.com.
Run to Make Childhood Possible #RunINN4Kids
Join The Children’s Inn’s Marine Corps #RunINN4Kids team for the Marine Corps Marathon and MCM 10K on Sunday, October 22nd and meet your personal fitness goals while supporting a great cause! Race slots are available for both the marathon and 10K. Participants will have the chance to receive training and general fitness tips from our certified running coach. Our DC-area runners also will have the chance to train regularly with our coach and team, and attend group fitness classes for team cross training. All of our runners will also receive a personalized fundraising page, a team jersey, a gift bag and are invited to The Children’s Inn for a pre-race pasta party. You’ll also qualify for cool fundraising prizes! For more info about The Children’s Inn #RunINN4Kids team, please contact Julie Ofrecio at 301-451-1625 or Julie.Ofrecio@nih.gov. Register online at http://www.childrensinn.org/marinecorps.
R&W Looking for New Notary Publics Willing to Assist NIH Employees
Are you a notary public? The R&W is looking for employees to add to our list of notaries to better serve the NIH Community. If you’d like to offer your services, free of charge, contact David Browne at browned2@mail.nih.gov with your contact information and a copy of your notary certificate. To become a notary public visit https://www.nationalnotary.org/maryland.
Think You Can’t Buy LIFE Insurance? Try This Nationwide Insurance Product
Do you have diabetes, cancer, heart issues or are you overweight? No problem! This policy is open to anyone up to 80 years of age, no medical exam required, and rates never increase. Policies range from $10,000 – $50,000, with limited benefits during the first 2 years. If interested, call Lydia Umlandt at 301-474-4111 x2134 or email UMLANL1@nationwide.com and get started with a simple application of just two health questions.
NIH R&W Montgomery Aquatic Center (MAC) Corporate Membership
Eligibility for MAC Corporate Memberships apply to any NIH staff member who has both a valid NIH ID badge, current NIH email address, and a current R&W membership. This offer doesn’t extend to family members. MAC memberships under this promotion are $150 (savings of over $200), paid by check or cashier’s check. This group membership provides R&W members with full access to the MAC, ONLY. The MAC is located at 5900 Executive Blvd; North Bethesda, MD. To join NIH employee can sign up for their membership directly at the MAC. You must present your NIH ID badge, as well as a copy of your R&W membership registration. We suggest purchasing your R&W membership online and taking a copy of the confirmation to the MAC. Call the MAC at 240-777-8070 if you have questions about swim schedules, swim hours, classes, etc. This opportunity is not part of any official federal fitness program, so neither R&W, NIH, nor any other part of DHHS can take responsibility for injuries or related problems that may develop as a result of using this facility. Use of the MAC must also be on employee’s personal time only. Neither R&W, NIH more broadly, nor DHHS is necessarily endorsing the MAC. Before increasing your current level of physical activity, consult with your physician. The need for medical guidance also applies to the use of saunas and whirlpools, since some medical conditions or effects of certain medications could be worsened by sudden changes in body temperature and/or fluid levels.
AlertNIH The Official Emergency Communication Service for the National Institutes of Health
NIH public safety, human resources, public affairs, and facilities representatives, with support from senior leadership, have developed an emergency communication service called AlertNIH. During a major crisis, emergency or severe weather event, NIH public safety officials will use AlertNIH to send event updates, warnings and instructions directly to employees’ government-owned communication devices. Employees have the ability to opt-in to receive these updates on their personal devices too. In order to enroll your personal device, log in to the NIH Enterprise Directory (NED) and scroll to the bottom of your profile to the section titled “AlertNIH.” Click the “Edit” button and select the personal devices you wish to receive updates on. NIH employees are also strongly encouraged to update their NED profiles. AlertNIH has established a presence on several social media platforms and can be found on Twitter at www.twitter.com/alertnih and Facebook at www.facebook.com/alertnih. For questions on the AlertNIH service, please contact the Office of Research Services, Division of Emergency Preparedness and Coordination at 301-496-1985 or visit http://alert.nih.gov.
Camp Fantastic – Special Love, Inc.
Children with cancer have to grow up much too fast. They feel different from other children and many miss out on activities that healthy children experience daily. This was the reason Special Love was created. Special Love programs, including Camp Fantastic, offer children with cancer the chance to jump, play, explore, laugh, swim and make friends through a community of support, made up of patients, family, and staff who know and understand the trials and triumphs of battling childhood cancer. We need your contributions to assist Special Love in their mission. Be a phantom camper by giving a donation. Enjoy camp without the bugs, sunburn or snoring counselors! Here’s how you can help. $25 sends a hug to camp $75 sends a child to camp for the day $125 feeds a child for a week $250 sends a child to camp for a weekend $400 sends a family to camp for a weekend $650 sends a child to camp for the week Donations are tax deductible. Make checks payable to the R&W Foundation and send to R&W, Bldg. 31 Rm. B1W30. Together we can make a difference in the life of a child with cancer.
Al-Anon Provides Help for Those Involved with Substance Abuse
Al-Anon, an organization for family members of people with alcohol abuse, now welcomes family members of individuals with narcotic abuse problems to attend weekly group meetings. Al-Anon holds two weekly group meetings; Mondays and Thursdays at noon in Building 31, Room 1B50
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