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Health+Well-Being

Two dads and their young son cutting up peppers in the kitchen
FOCUS ON WELLNESS
Healthy foods for the whole family
Published Aug 12, 2020
Try these easy-to-follow steps for introducing kids to new good-for-them tastes
Boy in a wheelchair at a table with his mother
FAMILY SUPPORT
Coping & Thriving: Parenting a Child With Special Needs During a Pandemic
Published Aug 12, 2020
In this webinar series episode, Johns Hopkins experts and employees share insights and resources
Bottle of wine and a glass near an open book on a bed
MYSTRENGTH SERIES
Stress and substance use: Recognizing, understanding, and getting help
Published Aug 12, 2020
Know the signs—and remember that JHU employees have access to the myStrength app and mySupport program
Mammogram date circled on calendar
WELLNESS
Safe cancer screenings during the pandemic
Published Aug 12, 2020
8 questions to ask your provider before scheduling an appointment
multicolored silhouettes of many children
DIVERSITY + INCLUSION
How to foster cultural awareness at home
Published July 20, 2020
Tips for teaching your kids, from a pediatric neuropsychologist
Young woman at home waving to her computer screen
SELF-CARE
Are you living alone during the pandemic?
Published July 15, 2020
Your working-from-home colleagues share their successful strategies for coping—and thriving
Young man and woman sitting on couch having a serious conversation
MYSTRENGTH SERIES
Relationships and the art of asking
Published July 15, 2020
Learn the three steps and statements that can be used to guide you through the art of asking
Adult daughter conversing affectionately with smiling father
FAMILY SUPPORT
Coping With COVID Conversations: Caring for an Aging Adult
Published July 15, 2020
Employees share their self-care strategies, plus resources for support
Man wearing a hat while gardening
FOCUS ON WELLNESS
Summer fun! Summer sun! Skin safety!
Published July 14, 2020
It's UV Safety Month—a good time to recommit to your skin cancer awareness routine
Thermometer showing 101.5 degree temperature
HERE TO HELP
Confused about sick leave?
Published June 26, 2020
Know your leave options if you or a family member becomes ill