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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
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RESOURCES
April is Stress Awareness Month
Published April 17, 2023
Whether you're experiencing everyday stress or a major life challenge, the Johns Hopkins Employee Assistance Program can help
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SUPPORT
Networking groups connect Johns Hopkins employees with similar life experiences
Published April 13, 2023
Adult caregiving, children with disabilities, and retirement readiness are current topics; others can be proposed
A hand is pressing buttons on a calculator and is surrounded by symbols of items such as a house and car that would be considered in making a budget.
FINANCIAL WELL-BEING
Start-here guide: Everything you need to know about budgeting
Published March 16, 2023
With these tips and tricks, you could be savvier with your money
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HEALTH + WELL-BEING
Sleeping well at night makes every day better
Published March 16, 2023
Here are some suggestions to help you get the best rest possible
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HEALTH + WELL-BEING
Diabetes Alert Day is March 28
Published March 16, 2023
Take this simple and quick test to see if you—or someone you love—is at risk for type 2 diabetes
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HEALTH + WELL-BEING
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Published March 16, 2023
Make sure you know symptoms that should be checked, as well as tips to lower the risk of developing the disease