Wellness Initiatives & Events » Archive
2012
5th Annual NIH Take a Hike Day | May 10
Mother Nature did not stand in our way. After several days of rain, a clear blue sky, fluffy white clouds and a nice breeze shared in the fun and adventures as participants ran/walked along the 2.8 mile hike around the perimeter of the NIH campus.
The NIH Recreation and Welfare Association invited a special guest, former Washington Redskin's cornerback and NFL Hall of Famer, Mr. Darrell Green to assist with the official starting of the event.
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Click on thumbnails for full-size images, opens in new window
2011
NIH Health & Wellness Expo | September 7 & 8
On September 7 and 8 the NIH Health and Wellness Council in partnership with the Office of Research Services, Division of Amenities and Transportation Services (ORS/DATS), and the NIH Recreation and Welfare Association (R&W) Fitness Program hosted the 2nd Annual NIH Health and Wellness Expo - Fall Fitness Festival.
This two day Expo was held in Building 45 (Natcher Conference Center) from 10:00am to 4:00pm on Wednesday, September 7, and from 11:30am to 4:00pm on Thursday, September 8. The Expo featured free exercise classes, fitness demonstrations, health screenings, speakers, healthy product vendors, and health information booths.
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Click on thumbnails for full-size images, opens in new window
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Click on thumbnails for full-size images, opens in new window
2010
NIH Health Angels Halo Chase | April 14
An annual charity run held at the NIH Campus, the Health Angels Halo Chase consists of a 5k run and 1 mile walk. NIH Record Article
Return to Top of Page
NIH Health & Wellness Expo | September 8
Over 400 employees attended the Expo and were able to visit over 30 wellness stations to receive information on how to begin or continue a healthier lifestyle, and also participate in free health screenings and fitness assessments and classes. Other activities included presentations from expert speakers on various Health and Wellness activities and initiatives.
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Click on thumbnails for full-size images, opens in new window
Return to Top of Page
Get Beach Ready Day | June 3
An annual physical activity day sponsored by the NIH R&W Fitness Program and the Office of Research Services, DATS, Get Beach Ready Day consists of a volleyball competition and free outdoor group exercise classes.
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Click on thumbnails for full-size images, opens in new window
Return to Top of Page
3rd Annual Take a Hike Day | May 20
One of the largest wellness events at NIH, Take a Hike Day is an annual opportunity for NIH employees to engage in outdoor physical activity with their colleagues by taking a leisurely stroll or jog around the perimeter of the NIH campus, spanning a total distance of 2.8 miles. NIH Record Article #1; NIH Record Article #2
Return to Top of Page
Spring into Health | May 4
A month-long series of wellness events sponsored by the NIH Office of the Director and the Office of AIDS Research, Spring into Health offers a variety of free exercise classes, wellness seminars and health screenings at various locations on and off the main NIH campus. NIH Record Article
Click on thumbnails for full-size images, opens in new window  |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Return to Top of Page
2009
"Feds Get Fit" 5K Walk/Run | October 27
To support the official launch of the “Feds Get Fit” campaign, the NIH sponsored a 5K run/walk around the perimeter of the NIH campus. The "Feds Get Fit" campaign is a nationwide campaign for Federal employees to promote the President's HealthierUS initiative for a healthier America. The "Four Pillars," or key elements, for a healthy lifestyle include Physical Activity, Nutrition, Preventive Screenings and Healthy Choices.
Return to Top of Page
26th Annual Institute Challenge Relay | September 19
This annual event first held in 1978, consists of co-ed teams of five runners each running a half-mile loop around Building 1 on the NIH campus. The winning team has their names engraved on the Allen Lewis NIH Memorial Trophy, located at the Bldg. 31 Fitness Center. NIH Record Article
Return to Top of Page
Get Beach Ready | June 2
Participants showed off their skill at volleyball, their strength at Tug of War and joined various group exercise classes such as Pilates, core conditioning, indoor group cycling, stretching, move n' groove, boxing conditioning and body challenge. NIH Record Article 
Return to Top of Page
2nd Annual NIH Take a Hike Day | May 6
Over 1,700 NIH employees registered to participate. Check out which ICs won the coveted Take a Hike Day trophies. NIH Record Article
Return to Top of Page
Spring into Health | May 4
“Spring into Health,” sponsored by the OD and the Office of AIDS Research, rocked the house—or the tent, actually—in its May 4 kick-off ceremony. NIH Record Article
Return to Top of Page