COVID-19 Testing
Employees with symptoms or an exposure can test at the Northlake testing site, 4820 Briarcliff Rd NE, Atlanta GA 30345, open 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Mon-Fri. You will need to call the Emory COVID-19 hotline at 404-71-COVID (404-712-6843) to schedule an appointment. Learn more about testing.

COVID-19 Emory Paid Leave
As a reminder, Emory offers up to 3 weeks of COVID-19 Emory Paid Leave for those who are unable to work on campus or from home because of the pandemic. The policy includes leave for school closures related to COVID-19. Learn more about COVID Leave.

Paid Parental Leave Expanded to Six Weeks
On January 1, 2022, the University expanded the paid parental leave benefit from three weeks to six weeks. Births and adoptions occurring on or after January 1, 2022 qualify for the six weeks of leave. For more information about eligibility and how to use this benefit, visit the paid parental leave webpage.

Learning and Organizational Development Upcoming Programs

General Enrollment Courses
Learning and Organizational Development announces general enrollment classes which will take place February-June 2022. All sessions held at 1599 Clifton Road, unless otherwise noted. View upcoming classes.

Learning Labs Course Offerings
Take time for your own professional development with Learning Labs, new courses which are designed to help you build your skills and expand your learning in a quick and cost-effective way. A new set of Learning Labs is offered for spring 2022. View offerings.

Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) Returns
The Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) is a one-year, small group program that teaches you how to eat healthy, increase your physical activity and manage your stress in order to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes. This national program was developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Employees on Emory’s medical plan are eligible to receive up to $250 in medical plan incentives for participating in the DPP in 2022. To be eligible for the program, you must:

• Have a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or greater (for Asian Americans, 23 or greater), AND
• Have prediabetes diagnosed by a blood test, OR
• Have history of gestational diabetes, OR
• Screen positive for prediabetes using the American Diabetes Association risk test

The next cohort of classes begins in February 2022. Deadline to determine eligibility: January 31. Learn more.

What's New for the Blomeyer Health Fitness Center in 2022
Blomeyer One is a new membership concept that focuses on one membership offering a hybrid model of services/programs available to Emory employees to keep them engaged regardless of where they sit (onsite + virtual). Members will have access to classes, personal training, and programs in the fitness center and remotely. Learn more about Blomeyer Membership.

Blomeyer Buzz - January 2022
Check out the latest edition of the Blomeyer Buzz. View newsletter.

Intercultural Communication Workshops for Faculty and Staff
ISSS is excited to offer intercultural communication workshops for faculty and staff. Please register through ELMS. Zoom details will be sent to registrants.  

• 200836-1896  - Intercultural Communication Skills, Part 1: Cultural Self-Awareness – Zoom 01/31/2022

• 200864-18961 - Intercultural Communication Skills, Part 2: Understanding Others -  Zoom – 2/14/2022

• 200866-18962 – Intercultural Communication Skills, Part 3: Developing Intercultural Competencies – Zoom -  02/28/2022

• 200838-18959 – Personal Leadership: Making a World of Difference – Zoom 03/14/2022