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Welcome to this month's edition of our e-newsletter. Enjoy this brief update on upcoming exhibitions and public programs and the occasional interesting bit of news from our collections. Do you like what you are reading? Forward it to a friend!
THIS MONTH:
 July is a great time to visit the Museum! Beat the heat and plan a visit to NMHM this July. Mark the one-year anniversary of the installation of our RESOLVED exhibit on the history of military forensic identification. See the bullet that killed Lincoln and the floor of the Air Force hospital in Iraq that was the site where the most American lives were saved or lost since Vietnam. Revisit our long-running 'Human Body, Human Being' and Civil War medicine exhibits. And, on Wednesday mornings at 11am, a special hands-on activity perfect for kids: hold plastinated organs and try a scavenger hunt as part of our visiting 'The Way We Work' exhibition (Wednesday programs through August 26; exhibit closes September 20.) Summer is a great time to visit NMHM, we hope to see you soon!
 Do you Tweet? Are you on Facebook? The Museum is thrilled with the warm response we’ve received after jumping into social networking (Twitter and Facebook) recently. Follow the Museum on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MedicalMuseum. And become a Fan of the Museum’s Facebook Page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Washington-DC/National-Museum-of-Health-and-Medicine/58171762696. Please let your friends, colleagues and networks know about these new ways to stay in touch with the Museum, its programs and collections. Check us out online and let us know you are listening!
 DOCENT TRAINING SCHEDULED FOR JULY 2009: Become a Museum Docent! Consider becoming a docent at the National Museum of Health and Medicine! Volunteer docents provide guided tours to groups of adults and school-aged children on weekdays and weekends. Training is required--docent training is scheduled for July 18, 2009. Docents must complete registration with the American Red Cross volunteer program on Walter Reed Army Medical Center. For more information, email nmhminfo@afip.osd.mil or call (202) 782-2456. Know someone who might be interested? Forward this message!
Calendar of Upcoming Programs:
Check out the Events Calendar for updates:
http://www.nmhm.washingtondc.museum/events/event_2ed.html.
FREE PUBLIC TOUR: Free docent-led tours are offered on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. Tour begins at 1:00 p.m. Reservations are not required.
 Family Discovery Cart: "The Way We Work"
When: Every Wednesday through August 26: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
What: Learn how the body works through a selection of hands-on activities such as touching plastinated body organs and bones, wearing an anatomy apron, playing games, and exploring anatomy dolls.
Cost: Free
Second Session Added! SPACE IS LIMITED! An Introduction to Techniques in Medical Illustration
When: Saturday, July 25, 2009, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
What: (By popular demand, this special second workshop was added to the schedule. SPACE IS VERY LIMITED!) This workshop will explore the delicate beauty of traditional carbon dust illustration. While working from real specimens, participants will learn about the careful observation and drawing techniques required to create beautiful and accurate drawings using carbon dust, colored pencil, and ink. Ages 13 to adult. All levels welcome.
Course leader: Elizabeth Lockett, Collections Manager of the Museum’s Human Developmental Anatomy Center and Scientific Illustrator.
Cost: Free. LIMITED SEATING STILL AVAILABLE! (Class limited to 15 students.) Pre-registration is required! Phone (202) 782-2673.
Teddy Bear Check-up
When: Saturday, September 12, 2009, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
What: Bring your favorite stuffed friend and explore the Teddy Clinic with activities designed to highlight the body, nutrition, physical fitness, and healthy habits. Recommended for grades PreK-2.
Cost: Free. Call 202-782-2673 to make reservations.
WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT! Thank you for reading this monthly e-newsletter and being a supporter of the Museum. Is there something more that we can offer to you each month? Let us know, we’re always happy to hear from our visitors. See you next month!
National Museum of Health and Medicine/AFIP
6900 Georgia Ave., NW, Building 54/Room G056
(on the campus at Walter Reed Army Medical Center)
Washington, D.C. 20307
General information: (202) 782-2200
Public Affairs: (202) 782-2672
Email:nmhminfo@afip.osd.mil
On the Web: http://www.nmhm.washingtondc.museum
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