Stacey Kendrick
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Follow these tips for maintaining weight loss
Many people manage to lose weight, but few of them keep it off. Learn how the successful few avoid regaining weight in this article from MySouthernHealth.com. Read MoreJan 19, 2016
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ER or walk-in clinic? How to make the call
Making the choice between going to the ER or to a walk-in clinic can be difficult. The four Vanderbilt Health and Williamson Medical Center walk-in clinics can handle a variety of conditions resulting in shorter wait times and less expensive care. Learn more in this article from My Southern Health, a Vanderbilt website. Read MoreNov 11, 2015
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Observe National Heart Month
(John Russell/Vanderbilt) February is National Heart Month. Observe the month with these tools and upcoming events: Take advantage of this opportunity to know your numbers—blood pressure, height, weight and body mass index—from 7 to 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 8, at the Monroe… Read MoreFeb 6, 2013
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Celebrate National Heart Month with these events
February is National Heart Month and March is National Nutrition Month. Both present great opportunities to love your heart. Health Plus invites you to participate in Count on Your Heart throughout February and March. Read MoreJan 31, 2013
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Mayor’s Walk 100 Miles finale set for Jan. 26
Nashville Mayor Karl Dean will host a community walk at Centennial Park beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26. The event is the finale to the mayor's Walk 100 Miles challenge. Read MoreJan 19, 2013
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Be a Wellness Commodore and promote better health
iStockphoto Do you have a passion for wellness? Join over 170 faculty and staff and become a Health Plus Wellness Commodore! A Wellness Commodore is a liaison between their work department and Health Plus. Commodores know their colleagues and can have an advantage in motivating… Read MoreJan 11, 2013
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Vanderbilt named healthiest employer, gets mayor’s gold award
Vanderbilt has been recognized for its commitment to employee health and wellness. Read MoreJan 10, 2013
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Time for Hold the Stuffing final weigh-ins
The Health Plus Hold the Stuffing challenge is now complete. Visit one of the final weigh-in stations below to see if you met the challenge goal of maintaining your weight within two pounds Read MoreJan 2, 2013
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Know Your Numbers and avoid holiday weight gain
Health Plus’ Know Your Numbers station will be set up in the Preston Research Building lobby Dec. 17, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to help you keep your weight in check over the holidays. Don’t work in or near Preston?… Read MoreDec 13, 2012
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Take a campus walk with Mayor Karl Dean Dec. 6
The two-mile walk Dec. 6 will start and end at 2007 Terrace Place. Vanderbilt is stepping up to Nashville Mayor Karl Dean’s Challenge to Walk 100 Miles. From noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, Mayor Dean will be joined by Vice Chancellor for Public Affairs Beth… Read MoreNov 30, 2012
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Take a campus walk with Mayor Karl Dean
The two-mile walk Dec. 6 will start and end at 2007 Terrace Place. Vanderbilt is stepping up to Nashville Mayor Karl Dean’s Challenge to Walk 100 Miles. From noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, Mayor Dean will be joined by Vice Chancellor for Public Affairs Beth… Read MoreNov 27, 2012
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Hold the Stuffing deadline extended
If you missed the Hold the Stuffing Challenge initial weigh-ins, it’s not too late. The deadline for Hold the Stuffing, Health Plus‘ annual challenge to help staff and faculty manage their weight during the holidays, has been extended. Weigh in at one of these locations Nov. Read MoreNov 16, 2012
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Quit smoking Nov. 15 for the Great American Smokeout
Tobacco use is the single largest preventable cause of disease and premature death in the United States, yet more than 45 million Americans still smoke cigarettes. The American Cancer Society is marking the 37th Great American Smokeout Nov. 15 by encouraging smokers to use the day to… Read MoreNov 14, 2012
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Take a campus walk with senior leaders Nov. 6
(Vanderbilt University) Join Vanderbilt senior leaders for walks starting at five campus locations and ending at Health Plus atop Kensington Garage, where healthy refreshments, music and activities designed to promote physical activity will be available. The Senior Leader Walk is scheduled from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30… Read MoreOct 31, 2012
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Health Plus Senior Leader Walk Nov. 6
(Daniel Dubois/Vanderbilt University) Mark you calendar for the Senior Leader Walk on Nov. 6. This annual event gives faculty and staff the opportunity to join with members of Vanderbilt’s senior leadership for campus walks beginning at five locations and ending at Health Plus. The Senior Leader Walk… Read MoreOct 26, 2012
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Know Your Numbers, Go for the Gold help offered Oct. 29, 31
Health Plus will host Know Your Numbers stations on Oct. 29 and 31 to help faculty and staff complete their Go for the Gold by the Oct. 31 deadline. At the stations, weight, blood pressure and body mass index will be… Read MoreOct 26, 2012
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Mark your calendar for the Senior Leader Walk Nov. 6
Join us for our annual Senior Leader Walk. Members of Vanderbilt’s senior leadership will join with staff and faculty for a walk around campus. We will offer multiple walking routes, healthy snacks, music and fun times for all. Read MoreOct 24, 2012
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Get free recyclable tote bags, recipes at last Farmers’ Market of the season TODAY
(Vanderbilt University/Steve Green) The 2012 Vanderbilt Farmers’ Market will hold its final gathering of the year on Oct. 25 at Medical Center Plaza. It will be open from 3 to 6 p.m. Stop by and shop for local seasonal fruits and vegetables; dairy products such as goat… Read MoreOct 19, 2012
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Flulapalooza returns Oct. 17-18
“Flulapalooza 2″ will be TWO days offering DOUBLE the options, with the same, super-fast setup as last year. Oct. 17, 2012, 6 a.m–1 p.m. Oct. 18, 2012, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. The tent will be set-up between Light Hall and VA. This event is for ALL Vanderbilt faculty, staff,… Read MoreSep 28, 2012
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Podcast: Healthy eating the whole family can enjoy
(iStockphoto) Stacey Bonner, family services coordinator at the Vanderbilt Child and Family Center, speaks to registered dietician Sarah-Jane Bedwell about tips for serving healthy meals to children and adults. Listen here. Listen to interviews, tips and tidbits on a variety of health and wellness topics ranging from… Read MoreSep 19, 2012