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Posters are displayed one week prior to your program. Contact Sharon Greenwell at 301-496-1776 to reserve a date.

Links to all NIH vacancies advertised by the Office of Human Resources (OHR) may be found on the NIH Jobs website.

These events are held once a month from noon to 1 p.m. in Bldg. 45 (Natcher), and focus on environmental topics of interest to the NIH community.

NHGRI will once again be presenting its Current Topics in Genome Analysis lecture series. The 15 lectures will be held in the Lipsett Amphitheatre, NIH Clinical Center (Building 10) from 10:00-11:30 am each Tuesday, beginning January 15, 2008.

During weather emergencies, see the OPM web site for current information about the operating status of federal executive agencies inside the Washington Capital Beltway.

The Center for Information Technology is pleased to announce the publication of the first CIT Service Catalog. This Service Catalog contains information on over 100 services provided by CIT, categorized in eleven service categories.

Registration is being accepted by mail through Dec. 28. Walk-in registration will take place Jan. 9 to 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m (Jan. 9, 10, 11, 14, 15) and from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 14 in Bldg. 60, Suite 230. The FAES Spring 2008 Spring Supplement and the full FAES 2007-2008 Course Catalog are available online from the FAES Home Page under the "Graduate School" heading as a pdf file. For more information, call 301-496-7976.

Off-Campus Parking Permits and for Contractors whose last names begin with "N-Z" will expire on December 31, 2007. For more information see the ORS parking information web page or call 301-496-6851.

The concert is free and begins at 12:30 p.m. in the Masur Auditorium, Building 10. For more information, contact Sharon Greenwell at 301-496-4713.

The group meets every Friday from 12-1 pm in Bldg 38 (NLM) Conference Room B and is open to interested employees and contractors. For more information, see the web site or contact Natasha Spaid at 301-435-0163 or Jonah Odim at 301-905-6555.

Each year at this time, questions arise concerning the use of space heaters at the NIH. For more information concerning the selection and use of space heaters, please contact the Division of the Fire Marshal, ORS at 301-496-0487.

Drop off new, unwrapped toys and gifts (for ages 1-35) by December 2nd, at the NIH Police Department in Building 31C, B3B17 (Police Desk); Building 10, CRC North Lobby (Police Desk); NIH Fire Department and Building 51, Room 100.

Learn about the NIH recycling program and how to participate in it. The event will be held in Building 10, South Lobby, from 10am-2pm. See the web site for more information.

HHS will hold a live webcast on November 16, in advance of World AIDS Day (Dec. 1) - to discuss the state of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the U.S. and provide a brief overview of HIV/AIDS research. Register to watch the webcast "live." It is limited to the first 1,000 participants and a video and transcript of the webcast will be available on http://www.AIDS.gov after the event.

W2s for 2007 will be available online in myPay in January 2008. Everyone is encouraged to verify their address in myPay to ensure that it is correct. The Post Office will not forward W2s.

NIH General Parking Permits for on-campus employees whose last names begin with "U-Z" and for Vanpool permit holders will expire on November 30, 2007. For more information see the ORS parking information web page or call 301-496-6851.

Join us in Building 10, Masur Auditorium from 11 am - 12 pm for presentations by Dr. Henry McFarland and Dr. James Schmitt. Sign language interpreters will be provided. Individuals with disabilities who need reasonable accommodation to participate in this event should contact Carlton Coleman at 301-496-2906 (v) or Federal Relay Service 1-800-877-8339 (TTY).

On Friday, October 26th, 5:00-8:30 pm, visitors from the NIH and the general public are invited to the NLM for a spooky good time. Festivities include tours of the exhibition, Visible Proofs: Forensic Views of the Body, children’s Halloween activities, trick or treat refreshments, and a screening of the film The Bone Collector.

The concert is free and begins at 12:30 p.m. in the Masur Auditorium, Building 10. The Quartet will perform Mendelssohn Quartet and the Schumann Quartet Opus 41 #3 in A Major. For more information, contact Sharon Greenwell at 301-496-4713.

The George Washington University Breast Care Center will be conducting mammograms at several NIH locations. To make an appointment, call 202-741-3020 or 1-800-877-8339 (Federal Relay). For non-medical questions regarding the program please contact the R&W at 301-496-6061.

The following three programs will be participating in this year’s open season for the 2008 plan year: 1) Federal Employees’ Health Benefits (FEHB) Program; 2) Federal Employees’ Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP); and 3) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Program. Please read the open season announcement thoroughly for information pertaining to each program.

Join the Physical Therapy staff in supporting healthier life styles by participating in the celebration of National Physical Therapy Month, "Join the Fight Against Obesity", from 11:00 am -1:00 pm in the CRC Hatfield building 10, second floor cafeteria. For more information, contact: Michaele Smith at 301-496-4733.

Dr. Nora Volkow will present "Hispanic Americans: Making a Positive Impact on American Society - How and Why Do Human Brains Become Addicted?," from 11 to 12 in Hill Auditorium (Building 38.) A reception, including Hispanic ethnic food samplings will follow. For more information contact Richard Espinosa at 301-496-1416.

A representative from the Thrift Board will give a presentation on the Thrift Savings Plan, in Bldg. 31/C Wing/6th Floor/Conf. Rm. 10, from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.. After the presentation, the representative will also be available to answer questions from employees. For more information, contact OHR.

The schedule of dates and locations for employee flu vaccinations is now available at http://www.foiltheflu.nih.gov/. If you have questions about the influenza vaccine, call the Clinical Center Hospital Epidemiology Service, 301-496-2209.

Don't forget to officially schedule your "use or lose" annual leave no later than November 24, 2007. The 2007 leave year ends on January 5, 2008. Questions concerning "use or lose" leave should be directed to your Administrative Officer.

Carpool Parking Permits will expire on October 31, 2006. For more information see the ORS parking information web page or call 301-496-6851.

Dr.Gottesman will present "Improving Diversity of the Scientific Staff at NIH" from 1 pm - 2 pm in Building 1 (Wilson Hall). For more information, contact Glenda Keen at 301-451-0478.

The Office of Research on Women’s Health (ORWH) Seminar Series "Accept the Challenge: Stay Healthy! Focus on Nutrition, Exercise, Heart, and Bone Health" will take place from 1-3 p.m. in Lipsett Amphitheater, Building 10.

Registration for the 2007-2008 “Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research” has begun. The course will run from Oct. 15 through Feb. 25, 2008. The deadline for registering is Oct. 5. Classes will be held on campus on Monday and Tuesday evenings from 5 to 6:30. For more information, call 301-496-9425.

Don’t miss the NIH Combined Federal Campaign kick-off on Thursday, Oct. 4 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the quad between Bldgs. 31C and 33. On hand for the premiere of the 2007 campaign will be local celebrities, charity representatives, food vendors and musicians.

All are invited to enter the NIH Camera Club’s annual open photography competition on Tuesday, Oct. 9 at 6:15 p.m. It will be held in the community room at the Classic Hyatt Residence, 8100 Connecticut Ave., Chevy Chase. For more information contact Margaret or visit the web site.

A Technology Expo will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Clinical Center (Bldg. 10), 3rd and 7th Floor Bridges. All are invited to attend this free event.

The race is open to all Institutes, Centers, Divisions, and Contractors. Group leaders please e-mail schoolsr@ors.od.nih.gov. Volunteers, please call the R&W office at 301-496-6061.

NIH scientists will present the latest developments in medicine with an emphasis on topics of current relevance. The lectures are held at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays in the Clinical Center's Masur Auditorium, Building 10. All lectures are free and open to the public.

An NIH Office of Human Resources FEHB representative will be available in Bldg. 45 (Natcher) – Conference Room B, from 9:00 a.m. to noon to answer questions. For more information, contact OHR.

The NIH Office of Human Resources seminar will be held in Bldg 31/C Wing/ 6 th Floor – Rm 7, from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. No registration required.

The NIH Research Festival, the yearly showcase for the NIH Intramural Research program, will be held at the Clinical Center (Building 10) and the Natcher Conference Center. For more information, contact Paula Cohen at 301-496-1776.

NIH General Parking Permits for on-campus employees whose last names begin with "S-T" and for Contractors whose last names begin with "A-M" will expire on September 30, 2007. For more information see the ORS parking information web page or call 301-496-6851.

"Understanding Cultural and Ethnic Influences on Mental Health: Data from the NSAL, NLAAS, and the CPES" will be held from 9:30-11:30 am, in the Neuroscience Center Conference Rooms D and E at 6001 Executive Blvd, Rockville.

In celebration of the temporary exhibition "Magic and Medicine in Harry Potter", the film "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone" will be shown at National Library of Medicine, Lister Hill Center, Bldg. 38A. The event is free and open to the public - Refreshments 5:30 p.m., Film screening 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

The NIH chapter of Blacks In Government is partnering with the NIH Marrow Donor Program to recruit volunteers to join the National Bone Marrow Registry. The registration drive will be held from noon to 1 p.m. in Lipsett Amphitheater, Bldg. 10. For more information, call Earl Simmons at (301) 435-4365.

An NIH Office of Human Resources FEHB representative will be available in Bldg. 31/C Wing/ 6th Floor - Rm 8, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. to answer questions. For more information, contact OHR.

It's time to start gathering your team, pick a team name and begin training for this year's race. It is open to all Institutes, Centers, Divisions, and Contractors. For more information see the R&W web site.

The NIH Director's Pioneer Award program -- a key component of the NIH Roadmap for Medical Research--supports exceptionally creative scientists who take highly innovative, and potentially transformative, approaches to major challenges in biomedical research.

NIH General Parking Permits for on-campus employees whose last names begin with "O-R" will expire on August 30, 2007. For more information see the ORS parking information web page or call 301-496-6851.

A Technology Expo will be held on Wednesday, August 8, 2007 in the Natcher Conference Center (Building 45) Atrium from 9:30am to 1:30pm. All personnel are invited to attend.

The main NIH website has been redesigned. Employees should note that the link to employee info can be found in the upper right area of the homepage.

The NIH Record has a new URL: http://nihrecord.od.nih.gov/.

The NIH News Media Branch has begun making its Spanish-language programming available on line at a new website: http://salud.nih.gov/radio.asp. The new site will feature radio pieces done in Spanish similar to the English-language pieces produced on NIH Radio.

Due to several surgeries and other procedures, the NIH Blood Bank inventory of type O blood is very low. Our patients need your help today! Please call 301-496-1048 to schedule an appointment or simply walk-in from 7:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday – Friday.

The main NIH website will be redesigned. Employees should note that the link to employee info will be found in the upper right area of the homepage. Some of the new features include: Quick links to information on research funding; Improved access to research training opportunities; A Subscription link, where visitors can select from more than 40 NIH e-newsletters, RSS feeds and podcast subscriptions.

This purpose of this award is to recognize employees who advance the mission of the NIH by providing information that is clear and to the point. To submit a nomination, please complete the form by the September 14 deadline.

Complete course lists and descriptions are available on the web at http://training.cit.nih.gov. For questions, call 301-594-6248.

Registrations are now being accepted. The course runs Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m., from September 6, 2007 through April 24, 2008 in CC’s Lipsett Amphitheater (Building 10). Registration is open to all interested persons free of charge. Online registration is available on the course website. For additional information,call 301-435-6618.

The group meets every Friday from 12-1 pm in Bldg 38 (NLM) Conference Room B and is open to interested employees and contractors. For more information, see the web site or contact Natasha Spaid at 301-435-0163 or Jonah Odim at 301-905-6555.

Movies will be shown from Friday, August 10th through Sunday, August 19th on the grounds of Strathmore Hall next to the Grosvenor Metro. For more information, see www.filmfestnih.org.

NIH General Parking Permits for on-campus employees whose last names begin with "M-N" will expire on July 31, 2007. For more information see the ORS parking information web page or call 301-496-6851.

Employees may obtain their new General Parking Permit using our new DTTS On-Line feature. Complete the form at the following link and submit the form electronically. The permit will be mailed to your home address. This feature cannot be used during the last 10 days of the permit expiration month.

Classes begin September 17. FAES is accepting mail registration through Aug. 17. Walk-in registration will be accepted from Aug. 28 - Sep. 5. The course catalog is available online at http://www.faes.org. For more information, call 301-496-7976.

For free tickets, film schedule and more information visit OSE's web site, http://science.education.nih.gov/cinema. For information about the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center, visit http://afi.com/silver or call 301-495-6720.

The 3-year program is designed to provide employees with an opportunity for career change and advancement, while at the same time, help the NIH meet its staffing needs. For additional information, see the web site or contact Judith Phillips, or Taushiana Bright.

The results of the survey are available in MS PowerPoint format on the NIH portal.

The NIH Blood Bank urgently needs type O positive blood donations prior to the July 4th holiday. Please call 301-496-1048 to schedule an appointment or simply walk-in from 7:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday – Friday.

Poster abstracts are now being accepted online. For more information, contact Paula Cohen.

Links to all NIH vacancies advertised by the Office of Human Resources (OHR) may be found on the NIH Jobs website.

NIH Parents is an interactive e-mail list, managed through the NIH LISTSERV facility, that makes it easy for you to ask for and share information about child care and parenting issues with other NIH parents.

The NIH Work/Life Center offers resources for child/elder care as well as legal and financial resources. For more information, call 301-435-1619 or email them at wlc@od.nih.gov.

NIH General Parking Permits for on-campus employees whose last names begin with "K-L" will expire on June 30, 2006. For more information see the ORS parking information web page or call 301-496-6851.

The survey gathers valuable information evaluating the various modes of transportation used by employees commuting to work. The information will be used to assist in developing alternative transportation programs on and off campus.

The George Washington University Breast Care Center will be conducting mammograms at several NIH locations. To make an appointment, call 202-741-3252 or 1-800-877-8339 (Federal Relay). For non-medical questions regarding the program please contact the R&W at 301-496-6061.

The Clinical Research Training Program (CRTP) Poster Session Posters will be displayed on the first floor of building 10, outside of Lipsett Amphitheater from 4:00 pm-5:00 pm.

All employees are invited to the 2007 NIH Director's Awards ceremony on Wednesday, June 13 at noon in the Natcher Bldg. main auditorium. Individuals with disabilities who need reasonable accommodation to participate in the event should contact (301) 435-1619 or wlc@od.nih.gov.

Have you reviewed your personal information in the online NIH Enterprise Directory (NED) system lately?

The new Spanish-language web site is located at www.cancer.gov/espanol.

The annual Camp Fantastic Barbecue - to raise money and awareness for Camp Fantastic/Special Love Inc. - will be held on the Bldg. 31 patio. Tickets are on sale at any of the R&W gift shops and the Activities Desk in Bldg. 31. For more information, contact the R&W at 301-496-6061.

An NIH Office of Human Resources FEHB representative will be available in Bldg. 31/C Wing/ 6th Floor - Rm 8, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. to answer questions. For more information, contact OHR.

A Leisure & Travel Expo will be held on the Bldg. 31 patio from 10am-2pm. Over 20 vendors will be on-site with great offers to desired destinations such as St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, tropical cruises, domestic and international travel, amusement/family entertainment venues, and much more. For more information contact Julie Harris at 301-496-6061.

Juliann Kian, Ph.D. will present a lecture from 11:00 am-12:00 p.m. in Building 45, Natcher Conference Center.

The concert is free and begins at 12:30 p.m. in the Masur Auditorium, Building 10. For more information, contact Sharon Greenwell at 301-496-4713.

A Technology Expo will be held in the Hatfield Clinical Center 3rd & 7th Floor Bridge Areas from 9:30am to 1:30pm. To see a list of exhibitors and a description of their products, or to pre-register visit www.fedpage.com. For additional information please contact Bob Jeffers at (800) 878-2940, x226 or bj@fbcinc.com.

If the expiration date on your NIH ID badge is May 2007, contact your Executive Officer (EO) or designated Institute or Center (IC) Coordinator immediately to begin the revised renewal process.

The event will be celebrated from 10am-2pm on the front lawn of Building 1. If the weather is inclement, the location will be changed to the Building 31A Patio. For questions about this event, please contact Major Patricia Haynes at 301-496-8309.

The NIH Office of Human Resources will hold the expo in Natcher Auditorium (Building 45).

An NIH Office of Human Resources FEHB representative will be available in Bldg. 31/C Wing/ 6th Floor - Rm 8, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. to answer questions. For more information, contact OHR.

NIH APAO will present cultural exhibits and Asian food vendors on Friday, May 11 on the Building 31A patio from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm.

Celebrate with the NIH Bicycle Commuter Club and the NIH Fitness Center on Friday, May 18 from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. on the Paul Rogers Plaza in front of Bldg. 1.

NIH General Parking Permits for on-campus employees whose last names begin with "H-J" and for Satellite Parking permit holders will expire on May 31, 2006. For more information see the ORS parking information web page or call 301-496-6851.

This year’s National Day of Prayer will be observed from 11:30 -1:00 on the lawn in front of Bldg. 1, near the flagpole. The observance invites all people of any faith to pray for the good of the country and its leaders.

The George Washington University Breast Care Center will be conducting mammograms at several NIH locations. To make an appointment, call 202-741-3020 or 1-800-877-8339 (Federal Relay). For non-medical questions regarding the program please contact the R&W at 301-496-6061.

The Festival will take place in the Building 50 Conference Center Atrium on from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Check for more information, contact the Division of Employee Services at 301-402-8180.

The International Women's Group (IWG) is a volunteer network of support and fellowship for newcomers and their families. For more information about their book clubs, playgroups, practical tips about the area, etc., see the website or contact the IWG President.

The NIH Recreation and Welfare (R&W) will hold a craft bazaar on the Building 31 patio, from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. For more information, please contact the R&W office at 301-496-6061.

This year the NIH community will celebrate Earth Day on Bring Your Child to Work Day so that we can share our concern for our environment with the children. For more information about Earth Day, contact Terry Leland at 301-496-7775. For more information about Take Your Child to Work Day, contact Take-Your-Child-To-Work@nih.gov.

The concert is free and begins at 12:30 p.m. in the Masur Auditorium, Building 10. For more information, contact Sharon Greenwell at 301-496-4713.

The NIH Blood Bank is in urgent need of type O blood donors. Due to several surgeries and other procedures, our inventory of type O blood is very low. Our patients need your help today! The Blood Bank (Department of Transfusion Medicine), is located on the first floor of the Clinical Center, Building 10. Call (301) 496-1048 for more information.

The group meets every Friday from 12-1 pm in Bldg 38 (NLM) Conference Room B and is open to both interested employees and contractors. For more information, see the web site or contact either Marilyn Harrison at 301-657-5908 or Crystal Smith at 301-496-9225.

STEP offerings are open to NIH extramural staff at all grade levels and in all job categories. Sessions do not require advance registration and will be carried live on NIH VideoCast. For more information, contact the STEP office at 301-594-1454.

This year's theme is "Generations of Women Moving History Forward" and the event will be held from 11:00 a.m. - noon in Wilson Hall, Bldg. 1. For information, contact Margarite Curtis-Farrell at 301-443-3611.

The NIH Work/Life Center, located in Building 31/B2B47 offers resources for child/elder care as well as legal and financial resources. For more information, call 301-435-1619 or email them at wlc@od.nih.gov.

NIH will host educational and fun activities designed to let our children (ages 8-15) experience the world of biomedical research and public service. Information on activities and registration requirements will soon be available on the web site. For more information, contact Take-Your-Child-To-Work@nih.gov.

An NIH Office of Human Resources FEHB representative will be available in Bldg. 31/C Wing/ 6th Floor - Rm 9, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to answer questions. For more information, contact OHR.

The NIH Blood Bank is in urgent need of type O blood donors. Due to several surgeries and other procedures, our inventory of type O blood is very low. Our patients need your help today! The Blood Bank (Department of Transfusion Medicine), is located on the first floor of the Clinical Center, Building 10. Call (301) 496-1048 for more information.

A representative from the Thrift Board will give a presentation on the Thrift Savings Plan, in Natcher (Bldg 45), Balcony B, from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. After the presentation, the representative will also be available to answer questions from employees. For more information, contact OHR.

Applications are available online. For more information, contact Sharon Ballard at 301-496-0264.

NIH General Parking Permits for on-campus employees whose last names begin with "E-G" will expire on March 31, 2007. For more information see the ORS parking information web page or call 301-496-6851.

The concert is free and begins at 12:30 p.m. in the Masur Auditorium, Building 10. For more information, contact Sharon Greenwell at 301-496-4713.

NIH General Parking Permits for on-campus employees whose last names begin with "C-D" will expire on February 28, 2007. For more information see the ORS parking information web page or call 301-496-6851.

OEODM is sponsoring the program to be held in Natcher Auditorium, Building 45, from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. The program will highlight not only the achievements of the Tuskegee Airmen but of the service of African Americans to this nation across the historical perspective to the present. For more information, please contact Ms. Kay Johnson Graham at 301-451-0859.

The International Women's Group (IWG) is a volunteer network of support and fellowship for newcomers and their families. For more information about their book clubs, playgroups, practical tips about the area, etc., see the website or contact the IWG President.

During weather emergencies, see the OPM web site for current information about the operating status of federal executive agencies inside the Washington Capital Beltway.

An NIH Office of Human Resources FEHB representative will be available in Bldg. 31/C Wing/ 6th Floor - Rm 8, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. to answer questions. For more information, contact OHR.

The NIH Office of Human Resources seminar will be held in Building 45/Room C1 & C2, from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. For more information, contact OHR.

Join other Federal agencies around the world in starting or continuing a physical activity that fits your lifestyle. For more information, see the Web site. Registration for the HealtherFeds Challenge has been extended until Monday, February 19, 2007 and the Challenge will now run through Sunday, April 1, 2007.

NIH will host educational and fun activities designed to let our children (ages 8-15) experience the world of biomedical research and public service. Information on activities and registration requirements will soon be available on the web site. For more information, contact Take-Your-Child-To-Work@nih.gov.

Postersare displayed one week prior to your program. Contact Sharon Greenwell at 301-496-1776 to reserve a date.

This year's program opens on February 12 and closes on March 12. Applications are available online at http://internships.info.nih.gov/app.html. For more information, contact Sharon Ballard at 301-496-0264.

Join other Federal agencies around the world in starting or continuing a physical activity that fits your lifestyle. For more information, see the Web site.

ORIS and OER are sponsoring "Building Bridges and Spanning Spaces" on Wednesday January 31, 2007 from 10-noon at Rockledge One, Conference Room 5147. For more information, contact John D. Hewes, Ph.D. at 301-435-3121 or oriskm@mail.nih.gov.

Let the NIH Work/Life Center (WLC) help you with your search for information about summer care for your children. A flyer with locations and dates for “Camp Week” is available online. For more information, contact the WLC at 301-435-1618 or through the Federal Relay at 1-800-777-1720.

The NIH 2007 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Program, "Fulfilling the Promise: Living the Dream" will be held on Thursday, Jan. 18 from noon - 1:00 p.m. in Masur Auditorium (Building 10). For more information, contact Kay Johnson Graham at 301-451-0859, TTY number 1-800-877-8339 or the Federal Relay 1-800-877-8339.

The concert is free and begins at 12:30 p.m. in the Masur Auditorium, Building 10. For more information, contact Sharon Greenwell at 301-496-4713.

NIH General Parking Permits for on-campus employees whose last names begin with "A-B" will expire on January 31, 2007. For more information see the ORS parking information web page or call 301-496-6851.

2006 memberships expired as of December 31st. Take advantage of a full year of benefits by joining early in 2007.

Make a New Year's resolution to donate blood regularly at the NIH Blood Bank. Please bring a friend, walk-ins are always welcome. To donate call: 301-496-1048.

The Employee Suggestion Program is a great way to share your ideas for improving government operations and services and to be recognized for your contribution. Complete form HHS-170 (employee suggestion form) and submit your ideas to your IC Employee Suggestion Program coordinator.

During weather emergencies, see the OPM web site for current information about the operating status of federal executive agencies inside the Washington Capital Beltway.