Stacey Kendrick
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Kick off National Nutrition Month with the March Health Madness Challenge
March is National Nutrition Month, so Health Plus is encouraging you to take the March Health Madness Challenge. Accomplish 25 out of the 31 daily challenges in March to be entered in a drawing for a heart-healthy hardcover cookbook. Do it alone, or have fun competing as… Read MoreFeb 23, 2012
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Parents in a Pinch available for summertime child and elder care needs
Photo courtesy of Vanderbilt Faculty/Staff Health and Wellness This summer, don’t forget to take advantage of Vanderbilt’s Parents in a Pinch program, which provides options when care is needed unexpectedly for children or elderly family members. Parents in a Pinch is a good solution for… Read MoreFeb 15, 2012
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Health Plus offers heart-healthy Count on Your Heart program
During National Heart Month in February and National Nutrition Month in March, Health Plus reminds you to love your heart by participating in a variety of fun and informative programs designed to lower your risk for heart disease. Know Your Numbers – Keep… Read MoreJan 26, 2012
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Health Plus offers six-week series on managing blood pressure
(Vanderbilt University) Health Plus, in collaboration with the Occupational Health Clinic and Work/Life Connections, is sponsoring an educational blood pressure program on campus for all full-time, benefits-eligible Vanderbilt employees, their spouses and dependents. The program will offer six one-hour classes each Wednesday… Read MoreJan 23, 2012
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Health Plus announces new group fitness options
Health Plus offers lots of ways to stay fit and healthy. (Daniel Dubois/Vanderbilt University) Health Plus has announced its group fitness schedule for the first quarter of 2012, and it features lots of new classes, including: Group Fitness 101 Kettlebell Chaos for intermediate/advanced exercisers Midday Tai Chi… Read MoreJan 10, 2012
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‘Hold the Stuffing’ helps control weight during holidays
To participate in Hold the Stuffing, weigh in at a Health Plus Hold the Stuffing station before Thanksgiving (Nov. 14-19) and again after New Year’s. If you maintain your weight within two pounds, you will be entered into a drawing for one of 10 $50… Read MoreNov 9, 2011
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Check the flu shot calendar for vaccination opportunities Nov. 3 and 4
(Susan Urmy/Vanderbilt) Staff from the Occupational Health Clinic will give free flu shots to employees Nov. 3 and 4 at the 2525 West End building, Crystal Terrace and more locations. Check the 2011 Flu Calendar for more details. Read MoreNov 2, 2011
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Listen to recent Health and Wellness podcasts
(iStockphoto) Protecting your hearing when listening to music, preventing domestic violence and coping with the challenges of being a caregiver are some of the topics addressed in recent wellcasts produced by Faculty/Staff Health and Wellness. Read MoreNov 2, 2011
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Last chance to complete Go for the Gold is Oct. 31
The deadline for the award-winning Go for the Gold program is Oct. 31 at 11:59 p.m. A wellness credit of up to $240 per year is available to faculty and staff paying for Vanderbilt Health Plan benefits in 2012. Need help with Go for the… Read MoreOct 28, 2011
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Wellcast: Hear about changes to Go for the Gold
Health Plus staff Stacey Kendrick and Brad Awalt discuss what’s new about the Go for the Gold program in 2011. A wellness credit of up to $240 is available to benefits-eligible faculty and staff by completing Go for the Gold. The deadline is Monday, Oct. Read MoreOct 6, 2011
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Monthly wellcasts help keep you on track
Did you know Health Plus offers short and informative Wellcasts on a variety of topics to support your active lifestyle? Subjects include: Hydrate to Feel Great, Why Muscle Matters, Maximizing Performance with a Nutrition Strategy, Protein for an Active Lifestyle, and many more. Read MoreSep 26, 2011
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Lunch and Learn: Veterans aid presentation
A representative from the Department of Veterans Affairs will speak about the benefits available to veterans and their spouses and explain the application process. The talk will take place Wednesday, Sept. 21, from noon to 12:45 p.m. in Light Hall, Room 439. This presentation is part of the… Read MoreSep 16, 2011
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Know Your Numbers
Health Plus will have Know Your Numbers stations set up in several locations across campus this week. Have your weight, blood pressure and body mass index checked. You can now view your Know Your Numbers measurements at the Health and Wellness Information Portal as well… Read MoreSep 16, 2011
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Know Your Numbers this week
Stations will be set up across campus to check weight, blood pressure and body mass index. Read MoreAug 29, 2011
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‘Know Your Numbers’ and get fit
Check your weights, blood pressure and body mass index and use those numbers for your Go for the Gold challenge. Read MoreAug 19, 2011
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Challenge yourself with aerobics superclass
The Health Plus Aerobic Challenge will end with a two-hour superclass that includes six 20-minute classes. Read MoreAug 18, 2011
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Wellcast: Personal safety tips for young children
The Vanderbilt Child and Family Center’s Stacey Bonner recently spoke with Lt. Terry Hutcherson and Victim Services Coordinator Jyl Shaffer of the Vanderbilt University Police Department about some back-to-school safety tips for young children. Read MoreAug 18, 2011
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Check your weight and blood pressure
Health Plus invites you to stop by and have your weight, blood pressure and body mass index checked this week at these locations. Thursday, Aug. 18 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Divinity School, Private Dining Room #129 Monday, Aug. 22, to Friday, Aug. 26 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturda,… Read MoreAug 17, 2011
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Prenatal education classes offered
Health Plus offers a work site prenatal health promotion program to all Vanderbilt employees, spouses, and dependents. The program encourages early and consistent prenatal care and provides monthly educational opportunities on various topics. Register for Babies and You in the first trimester of pregnancy and your baby may be eligible… Read MoreAug 17, 2011
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Lunch and Learn: Relief for the Caregiver
Amanda Chiavini from Fifty Forward will discuss finding and choosing respite care services and providers. Wednesday, Aug. 17 Light Hall, Room 439 Noon to 12:45 p.m. This presentation is part of the Boomers, Elders and More series. The Vanderbilt Child and Family Center is part of… Read MoreAug 10, 2011