June 12, 2020

CIT’s De La Torre and Team Make Mass Teleworking Safe, Seamless
By Carla Garnett
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.

The Vital Role of Blood in Combating Covid
By Dana Talesnik
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.
The Plummers Find Fulfillment in Fostering Children
By Dana Talesnik
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.
NIMHD Marks 10th Anniversary
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.