About NIH

The NIH stands for the National Institutes of Health. The history of the NIH dates back to the 1800s and 1900s. On May 26, 1930, the Hygenic Laboratory was redesignated as the National Institute of Health; on June 16, 1948, the National Institute of Health was renamed the National Institutes of Health. The NIH's goal is to ensure people stay healthy by seeking fundamental knowledge and using that knowledge. The NIH has exactly 28 institutes.