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Health+Well-Being

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NOV. 21
Wellness webinar: Diabetes and Heart Health Awareness
Published Nov 11, 2019
One of the fastest-growing chronic diseases, diabetes can lead to serious medical complications
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DISCOUNTS
Fall is the perfect time to lose weight
Published Oct 8, 2019
University partners with WW to offer benefits-eligible employees 50 percent off programs
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FOCUS ON WELLNESS
Don't put off dealing with depression
Published Oct 8, 2019
Here are tips to help yourself—and a reminder that JHU employees have 24/7 access to help through mySupport
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HEALTH + WELLNESS
Flu shots for eligible employees begin on Oct. 7
Published Sept 19, 2019
Spouses, same-sex domestic partners may also receive free shots at the designated locations
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SMART CHOICES
Learn about your benefits choices and enhancements for 2020
Published Sept 12, 2019
The newest medical option is a high-deductible health plan that pairs with a special health savings account
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SMART CHOICES
Understanding your medical plan options for 2020
Published Sept 12, 2019
A side-by-side comparison chart and online interactive tool can help you make your decisions
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MEDICAL OPTIONS
The new high-deductible health plan's sidekick: the health savings account
Published Sept 12, 2019
Learn all about this unique pairing that's available to employees and their families for 2020
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SAVINGS
Discovery Benefits to replace WageWorks as administrator of JHU's spending account options
Published Sept 12, 2019
Reminder: 2019 claims must be submitted to WageWorks by April 30, 2020
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FOCUS ON WELLNESS
Lifestyle changes can help you control cholesterol
Published Sept 9, 2019
Here's what you need to know about diet, exercise, weight management, quitting smoking, stress management, and taking your medicines correctly
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SEPT. 25
Wellness webinar: Understanding Cholesterol—Your Key to Heart Health
Published Sept 9, 2019
Learn more about the importance of cholesterol and what you can do if your levels are unhealthy