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Mobile Mammography Screening
At NIH
The George Washington Breast Cancer Center will be visiting NIH for
our 2010 Spring 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:
Bldg. 45 (Front of Building)
Sept. 28
Neuroscience Center (Behind 6001Executive)
Oct. 7
Rockledge (Visitor Parking behind RKL One)
Nov. 23
Neuroscience Center (Behind 6001Executive)
Dec. 14
Bldg. 45 (Front of Building)
Dec. 20
The van will be on-site from 9:30am - 3:45pm taking prescheduled
appointments. Reservations can be made no more than 2 months
prior of screening date. Each screening is conducted by a
female technologist, and a board certified radiologist specializing
in mammography will interpret the films. 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
and leave a message with your name and phone number. The GWU
Breast Care Center will call you back and schedule your appointment.
Who is Eligible?
Any woman IS eligible if she meets the following:
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She is age 40 or older
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She is not pregnant
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She does not have breast implants
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She does not have any prior history of breast problems
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She is not having symptoms such as a lump in either breast or
unusual breast pain
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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 Kallie Wasserman at the R&W, 301-496-6061 and/or the
Federal Relay 1-800-877-8339 or email
wassermankt@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
NIH Institute Relay - A Challenge Worth
Taking
On Your Mark, Get Set…Go! It’s time for the 27th
NIH Institute Challenge Relay. The NIH Recreation and Welfare
Association, members of the original NIH Health Angels and the
Division of Amenities and Transportation Services of ORS, are
excited to invite you to this year’s relay. The rules are the
same…the Relay consists of teams of five runners each whom run a ½
mile loop around Bldg.1. All Institutes, Centers, Divisions, and
Contractors are invited to enter as many teams as they wish. Each
team must have men and women runners with at least two runners of
the same sex (you can have a team of two females-three males or
three females-two males). The team with the fastest five runners
will win the honor of having their names on the Allen Lewis NIH
Memorial Trophy located at the Bldg. 31 Fitness Center. Come out
and join the fun! The race will be held on Thursday, September 23rd
in front of Bldg. 1, beginning at 11:30am. It’s time to put on your
thinking caps and think creatively about your team name. Examples
from last year include: Running on Empty, Difficulty Breathing,
Smells Like Gene Spirit, We’ve Got the Runs, and Pushing Our Gluteus
to the Maximus. However, the most important part of the race is to
have fun and enjoy the company of your fellow NIHers. Remember,
contractor teams are welcome as well as
more than one team per Institute. There is a $10 entry fee
per team. Group leaders please e-mail Kallie Wasserman at
wassermankt@mail.nih.gov with your group leader, team name, and
team participants. Volunteers will be needed, please the R&W office
at 301-496-6061 or email
wassermankt@mail.nih.gov if you would like to help.
The
Power of Mindfulness In Reducing Stress
Training Begins September 17th
Registration has
begun for fall Mindfulness & Stress Reduction class; an R&W
sponsored activity. The course includes guided instructions in
mindfulness meditation, gentle stretching and mindful movements,
group dialogue, and development of a home practice. The course is
influenced by the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program
offered by Dr. Jon Kabat Zinn for over 25 years at UMASS-Center
for Mindfulness and includes influences from other master teachers
such as Thich Nhat Hanh, Jack Kornfield, and Tara Brach. This
nine sessions class, including a "Mindful Day,” the class is held
in Bldg. 10 CRC, Rm. 4-3330 on the NIH Bethesda campus.
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The cost is $250 per person. New attendees are
not accepted after the first class. The class instructor Rezvan
Ameli, Ph.D. (NIMH) volunteers her services. For more info or to
apply contact Rezvan Ameli, Ph.D.
amelir@mail.nih.gov. To register, contact Kallie Wasserman at 301-496-6061.
Infant
Mortality 5K Run/Walk/Roll
The Infant Mortality 5K will begin
at 11am on Thursday, September 16th in front of Bldg. 1
on the NIH campus. Infant Mortality is one of the most important
indicators of the health of a nation. According to a National
Center for Health Statistics data brief issued in 2008, the United
States ranked 29th in the world in infant mortality.
Medical research, public health outreach, and social services have
helped the overall U.S. infant mortality rate to decline during the
20th century. In spite of this general decline, infant
mortality rates for African American, Puerto Rican, and American
Indian/Alaskan Native infants remain above the U.S. average of 6.7
per 1,000 live births. The NIH is committed to conducting and
supporting research that reduces and ultimately eliminates the high
infant mortality rate, and the disparate rates that impact
communities of color. The NICHD invites all U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services staff to come to the NIH main campus for
this first-ever 5K run/walk/roll to raise awareness about infant
mortality during September, which is National infant Mortality
Awareness Month. Participants can come learn about infant mortality,
current research and issues, and the agenda for future research
efforts to further reduce infant mortality in the United States.
For more info about the race, how to register, the day’s agenda, and
a course map, visit
http://www.nichd.nih.gov/about/meetings/2010/091610.cfm.
This event is co-sponsored by: the
Division of Special Populations (DSP), NICHD; Baltimore City Healthy
Start; DHHS Office of Minority Health; First Candle; National
Healthy Start; NIH Office of Research Services; and the NIH
Recreation & Welfare Association (R&W).
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Books
Are Fun Book Fair Returns to Bldg. 31
Books Are Fun will be
holding a book fair in the Bldg. 31A Lobby from 9am – 2pm,
Tuesday, September 14th to Thursday, September 16th.
Come to the Book Fair and shop
in the convenience of your workplace. Save up to 70% off
retail prices on an incredible selection of books for all
interests and ages, as well as fine gift items.
Choose from a large selection of sports,
educational and children’s books.
2010 R&W Seminar
Series
Why a Roth
IRA, Why Now? – September 7th – 12 – 1pm, Bldg. 31A Rm. 2
and September 16th – 12pm – 1pm
- Bldg. 10, Rm. 2-C116 -
The rules have changed for 2010. If you’re looking for info on Roth
IRA conversion strategies including rules, changes taking effect
this year, reasons to consider a Roth IRA conversion, and Roth
conversions re-characterization, then you should attend this special
Ameriprise Financial seminar presented by Brian Thoms, CFP®, CRPC®.
This informative seminar could help you cut through the clutter and
decide if a Roth conversion is right for you, understand the value
of balancing taxable with tax-free income in retirement, and take
full advantage of all the benefits of a Roth conversion while
avoiding common pitfalls. Find out which factors to consider before
choosing a Roth Conversion and see if this strategy can work for
you! RSVP to Alicia Burrell at 240-314-4339 or
Alicia.k.burrell@ampf.com.
The
Benefits of Asset Allocation and ROTH IRA's in Retirement
Planning - September 23rd – 12pm – 1pm - Bldg. 31A Rm. 2
-Jason Driver (Fleet Street Financial) will
describe the basis of what "Asset Allocation"
is. Learn about the
differences
between various asset allocation strategies,
what strategies
are applicable to individual’s ages based on accepted principals, the
impact of certain investment funds on your portfolio and retirement
plan, and
how each asset
class (i.e. stocks, bonds,
and cash, as well as growth vs. value and international vs.
domestic) work together. RSVP to Christina Frangou
at christinaf@fleetstreetfinancial.com.
Managing the
Risk of an Income Shortfall In Retirement - October 7th – 12pm – 1pm – Rockledge II Rm.
9100 -
Whatever your vision of retirement, it requires a combination of
planning and smart income, investment, and distribution strategies
to achieve and sustain it. During this seminar we will discuss
three of the critical risks investors face when they begin taking
distributions from the savings they have accumulated for
retirement. These risks include: 1) longevity risk, 2) inflation
or purchasing power risk, and 3) sequence of returns risk (risk of
early losses at the beginning of retirement). After we define and
examine these risks, the second half of the seminar will discuss
several strategies to mitigate the risk of a shortfall of income in
retirement. The seminar will be given by Jeff Seitz, CRPC ® | First
Vice President – Investments and Matthew Bosley, CFP® | Financial
Advisor. RSVP to Christine Mantich at 301-230-5776 or
Christine_Mantich@ml.com.
Understanding Your Federal Employee Health Benefits -
October 12th
– 12pm – 1pm
– Bldg. 31A Rm. 2
- Open Season Enrollment is only one month away. Open Season
is the time for you to choose health, dental and vision
insurance coverage for the next calendar year. You also can
choose whether to contribute to a health care flexible
spending account and/or a dependent care flexible spending
account. In preparation for making your annual selections,
take time to brush up on your knowledge of each component of
your health benefits, including family eligibility,
premiums, continuing coverage in retirement and more. You
might also want to evaluate other benefits available to you
that are not a part of the upcoming Open Season; for
instance, your options within the Federal Long Term Care
Insurance Program (FLTCIP). RSVP to Sharon of
First Command Financial at 703-418-9360.
Lessons Learned: Actions You Can Take after the Great
Recession - October 19th – 12pm – 1pm – Bldg. 10
Rm. 2-C116 - During this complimentary seminar, you’ll learn ways to: find
investing opportunities in today’s markets, keep emotions
from affecting your financial decisions, and get back on
track toward reaching your financial goals. Space is
limited. RSVP to Crystal Rivers at 240-314-4363 or
crystal.d.rivers@ampf.com.
Turning your
Savings into a Retirement Paycheck – October 28th – 12pm
– 1pm - Bldg. 31A Rm. 2 - Most Americans work over 90,000
hours during their lives so it is important to spend some time on
the retirement planning process. This seminar provides a very
straightforward and graphic approach to explaining retirement plan
distribution options, the fundamentals of investing when approaching
retirement, and some strategies to help one efficiently turn their
retirement savings into an income stream for the rest of their
life. The seminar will be given by Jeff Seitz, CRPC ® | First Vice
President –Investments and Matthew Bosley, CFP® | Wealth Management
Advisor. Please RSVP to Christine Mantich at 301-230-5766 or
Christine_Mantich@ml.com.
Planning Your
Retirement Lifestyle – Nov. 4th - 12pm – 1pm – Rockledge
II Rm. 9100 – This seminar
focuses on the process of constructing a financial plan to help one
meet their long term goals. The seminar reviews concepts such as
picturing retirement, planning retirement income, managing the
transition to retirement, and the importance of choosing an
investment strategy. The seminar will be given by Jeff Seitz, CRPC
® | First Vice President – Investments and
Matthew Bosley, CFP® | Financial Advisor. RSVP to Christine Mantich
at 301-230-5776 or
Christine_Mantich@ml.com.
Sign Language Interpreters will be provided for all seminars on this
page. Individuals with disabilities who need reasonable
accommodation to participate in this event should contact Kallie
Wasserman 301-496-6061 or
wassermankt@mail.nih.gov and/or the Federal Relay
1-800-877-8339 5 days in advance.
13th Annual Bethesda Row Arts Festival
Shopping, Music, Food and More!
You are invited to join us on Saturday, October 16th from 11am – 6pm and Sunday, October 17th from 11am – 5pm for a wonderful fall weekend of
shopping, food, music and more!
Each October, the streets of Bethesda Row are transformed into an
outdoor art gallery of spectacular fine arts and crafts. This year
many of the world's finest arts and crafts will be presented. The
Festival, underwritten by Federal Realty Investment Trust,
features the work of 180 leading artists and crafters from the
Mid-Atlantic and around the country. On display will be the
finest in: ceramics, drawings, fabrics, glass, graphics, jewelry,
metalwork, paintings, pastels, photography, printmaking,
sculpture, wood and mixed media. The Festival has been recognized
as one of the top 200 fine art shows in the United States by
Sunshine Artist magazine, and the event will benefit the NIH
Charities. Festival activities will include an Art Sale
benefitting the Charities, a Poster Sale, artist demonstration
tent, children’s art activities, live acoustic stage performances,
street performers, and high-quality outdoor food vendors. This
outdoor event is held rain or shine on Bethesda Row located on
Woodmont and Bethesda Avenues, and Elm Street, east of Arlington
Road. The festival is an easy walk from the Bethesda Metro station
and 15 minutes from downtown Metrorail stops. Numerous free
parking garages (#49 and #57) are conveniently located. For more
info, visit
www.bethesdarowarts.org. We hope to see you there!
Back To Bethesda - Car
Show and Family Day
Car owners…rev
your engines! Come see the area’s finest display of custom,
classic, antique and modified cars, trucks and motorcycles. While
you’re checking out all the cool vehicles be sure to visit the
vendors and celebrity judges, enter into the 50/50 raffle and
enjoy kids games and family entertainment! Join us on Saturday,
October 2nd from 11am-4pm at Chevy Chase Acura/Nissan, 7725 Wisconsin
Ave. Bethesda, MD. This great event benefits the Children’s Inn
at NIH which is a private, non-profit, family-centered residence
for pediatric outpatients at NIH. The Children’s Inn at the NIH
is a place like home for sick children and their families.
Children come from around the world to stay together with their
families in a healing environment while receiving groundbreaking
treatments at the NIH. To learn more about this special fundraiser
visit
www.backtobethesda.org.

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