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For weeks, public health experts have talked about the importance of getting vaccinated against COVID-19. And, really, you only need to glance at the latest data to see how incredibly vital this is to ending the pandemic. Hundreds of thousands of people are being diagnosed with the virus each day, and nearly 400,000 have died, with many more expected. But it's one thing to know you should get vaccinated against COVID-19 and it's another to actually do it. And that can be a real challenge for people with a fear of needles. Known as trypanophobia, this is a real fear that impacts about 25% of a...

As the holidays and winter break approach, the university’s Faculty Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) has a collection of programs that will help you take time for self-care and emotional wellbeing. Registration is needed, but all programs are free and open to any interested faculty or staff.  “Given the challenges of 2020, it’s especially important this holiday season to slow down, make time for self-care and experience moments of peace and comfort,” says Robin Huskey, manager of education and outreach for Emory FSAP. “While we face loss, disappointment and altered plans, we still h...