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Health and Wellness

Occupational Medical Service (OMS)

​​ The goal of the OMS is to enhance the health and safety of the NIH workforce through the provision of a variety of work-related medical and counseling services. OMS services are designed in close collaboration with the Division of Occupational Health and Safety (DOHS) professionals and researchers to meet the unique needs of the NIH biomedical research community. Your health information is protected and private as per the this is a pdf documentOMS Notice of Privacy Practices.


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NIH Respiratory Virus Guidance​

​For respiratory virus guidance, please go to NIH Respiratory Virus Guidance. If you are symptomatic or recently tested positive for a respiratory virus infection and you provide direct patient care or work in a patient care area, or tested positive for a respiratory virus infection after a work-related exposure, please contac​t OMS directly at 301-496-4411.​​

Our Services                                 

Select a link below to learn more information about the services that are provided at OMS. Any further questions or inquiries should be directed to the main office at (301) 496-4411.


Medical Emergencies

CPR/AED Training:

 Foil the Flu

Preplacement Evaluations

Summer Student Evaluations

Surveillance Programs

Worker's Compensation

Work-Related Injuries & Illnesses

Work-Related Travel