Step UP to Prevention

Prevention is taking steps in advance to reduce the likelihood of developing a disease or to minimize the progression of disease. Prevention is an on-going, multi-component process involving your physical, mental and general health.

Learn more about prevention and maintaining your general wellness by downloading The Road to Wellness brochure and poster.

Find more educational resources on the Education page.

It's Worth A Shot/No Flu Zone - 2007 Flu Shot Campaign

As part of Emory's health and wellness program, flu shots are provided to Emory faculty, staff and students. An Emory I.D. and health insurance card must be presented. No appointment will be necessary to visit a scheduled clinic.

A flu shot is one of the best preventative measures you can take to protect yourself during the annual flu season.

Download the 2007 Emory University Flu Shot Schedule

Download 2007 Emory Healthcare Flu Shot information

View a video about the Flu Vaccine (by Emory Healthcare - must have Real Player)

Blood Pressure Screenings

Emory University is offering FREE blood pressure screening to all faculty and staff. Awareness of risks associated with high blood pressure is critical to staying healthy.  Information on preventing and controlling high blood pressure will be provided.  No appointment is necessary.  If you have further questions, contact the Faculty Staff Assistance Program at 404-727-WELL.

Remember…the only way to KNOW if you have high blood pressure is to have your blood pressure checked.

Ergonomics @ Work - Open to all Faculty and Staff

Wednesday, December 12, 2007
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Goizueta Business School, 1300 Clifton Road
Room 208

Monday, December 17, 2007
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Rollins School of Public Health, 1518 Clifton Road
Room 860

Thursday, January 17, 2008
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Emory University Law School, 1301 Clifton Road
Room 575

Emory Heartwise Events

All lectures will be held at the 1525 Building in the Fifth floor conference room. Call 404-778-2850 to reserve your seat.

Tips to Help You Breathe Better
Vicki Greve, RN
Friday, November 30, 2007
11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Nutrition for the Heart  
Paige Hall, RD/LD   
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Repeated Thursday, December 6, 2007
12:15 p.m. – 1 p.m.

‘Lifelong Planning’ (Getting the Most Out of Medicare and Local Resources)
Kim Vanderwalker, LCSW
Atlanta Regional Commission: Area Agency on Aging
Friday, December 7, 2007
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Managing Stress Through the Holidays
Elizabeth Larkin, MSW, LCSW
Atlanta Center for Cognitive Therapy
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
10:15 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Repeated 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 Noon