The fact that more than 31,303 folks working at NIH—but not physically at NIH, due to Covid-19 “stay home, stay healthy” measures—can telework safely and almost seamlessly cannot be taken for granted.
Another unsung hero in the coronavirus pandemic is blood, the lifeline that underlies our understanding, diagnosing and potential treatment of Covid-19. And, there’s a whole network of researchers and specialists working tirelessly behind the scenes to safeguard the nation’s blood supply.
Three years ago, Jason and Chris Plummer inquired about becoming foster parents. Since then, they've fostered 23 children. Now in the process of adopting a baby, they're also taking emergency placements during the Covid-19 pandemic.
At a 10th anniversary celebration that preceded the pandemic stay-at-home orders, the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities held a symposium examining innovations to promote health equity.
