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HEALTH + WELL-BEING
Summer safety: Reduce your risk of skin cancer
Published July 13, 2023
Tune in to a Work Stride webinar for tips—and make sure your sunscreen is doing what it's supposed to
Johns Hopkins marchers in the 2022 Baltimore Pride parade are wearing scrubs in the bright colors of the pride flag.
HEALTH + WELL-BEING
Pride Month: Mental health and self-care resources
Published June 20, 2023
A timely resource guide and learning event, plus 24/7 support from the Johns Hopkins Employee Assistance Program
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RECAP
Here's how you did in JHU's Spring Into Well-Being challenge
Published June 13, 2023
In one month, faculty and staff logged 146,361 minutes in more than 3,000 classes ranging from gratitude to tai chi
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REGISTER NOW
Learn more about updated lactation accommodations
Published June 13, 2023
Webinars for supervisors and lactating employees will provide details of the new policy
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RESOURCES
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Published May 15, 2023
JHEAP webinars focus on how the world around us affects our mental health and steps we can take to change our space, have an impact on our community, and protect our well-being
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NOW THROUGH MAY 31
There's still time to participate in the JHU Spring Into Well-Being Challenge
Published May 13, 2023
Log into Burnalong and earn points by taking any of its thousands of classes
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FAMILY PROGRAMS
Update on lactation accommodations in the workplace
Published May 13, 2023
Advancements in process, policy, and growth include a focus on the integration of, and shift to, more-inclusive language
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UPDATE
JHU simplifies its COVID-19 vaccine policy
Published May 11, 2023
Policies on influenza vaccines and smoking/vaping continue as initiated in 2020
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JHU HEALTHY AT HOPKINS
Feeling stressed? Here are ways to support your emotional well-being
Published April 17, 2023
Start with a self-screening tool to see where you need help, follow up with these other resources
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JHU HEALTHY AT HOPKINS
JHU's Spring Into Well-Being Challenge begins May 1
Published April 17, 2023
Sign in to participate, log as many minutes as you can, and you may win a prize