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NIH Hails Halloween Virtually, In Person

NIH hosts its annual CFC Halloween gathering virtually, as the NIH Fire Department and Division of Police drive the first responder vehicles over for a visit to the Children's Inn at NIH.

NEI 5K Is Largest Ever

The third 5K Walk/Run/Roll, held Oct. 19 by the National Eye Institute (NEI), was the largest ever with more than 500 participants from across NIH. Organizations also staffed booths and kiosks, providing health info and demonstrations.

NIDA Premieres Video of Challenge Winners

Last year, the National Institute on Drug Abuse partnered with We R Native to host two youth challenges to celebrate the inherent strengths and resilience of Indigenous people that protect against substance use. A YouTube Premiere video that showcases winners of the “I Strengthen My Nation” Challenge competition was released on Aug. 5.

NIH Fellows Make Plushies for Patients

​Two fellows in Dr. Charles Venditti’s lab spent many hours over several months crocheting what they’re calling Pam and Pauline’s Plushies for Patients. “These are the coolest handmade stuffed animals I have ever seen,” said Venditti, a senior investigator in NHGRI’s Metabolic Medicine Branch.

The NIH Record

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