Stacey Kendrick

Stacey Kendrick speaks with Katherine Hartmann about why developing muscle is such a critical component to a healthy lifestyle. Hartmann highlights the benefits of increasing muscle and some options for workouts. Listen here. Listen to interviews, tips and tidbits on a variety of health and wellness topics ranging from choosing child care… Read More

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. 11 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.    One Hundred Oaks, room 26119 Friday, Aug. 12 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Peabody Library Monday-Friday  Saturday 5am-9pm … Read More

Now that summer is here and people are spending more time outside, it is important to protect yourself and loved ones from UV rays emitted by the sun.  Did you know that a regular T-shirt has an SPF rating of below 15?  What is an SPF anyway?  Emma… Read More

Check out the August edition of What’s in Season to learn what you can find at your favorite local farmers’ markets beginning in August. There’s also a recipe using market items for Rustic Ratatouille. The 2011 Vanderbilt Farmers’ Market is now in full swing at two locations: Vanderbilt University… Read More

Health Plus invites you to stop by and have your weight, blood pressure and body mass index checked at these times and locations: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4 in Room 201 of Kirkland Hall. 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8, to Friday, Aug. 12, at… Read More

iStockPhoto Captain Maggie Lawrence of the Nashville Fire Department spoke with Stacey Bonner on staying safe while grilling. Listen to the Wellcast here. Listen to interviews, tips and tidbits on a variety of health and wellness topics ranging from choosing child care to healthy dining to the civilized… Read More

Completing Go for the Gold yearly will help you evaluate your current lifestyle, identify health risks, and decide where and how to make improvements. Use the personal recommendations you get to set your own goals based on what is important to you. What can you expect this year?… Read More

Stacey Kendrick is joined by Dietetic Interns Lindsay Smith and Sarah Lewis to discuss some of the common pitfalls of the beverages we consume. Get suggestions for some healthier drink options and hear about the blind taste these interns did at Health Plus. Listen here. Listen to interviews, tips and tidbits on… Read More

We’ve all had to take them at one time or another – but do we do it the right way?  Emma Mills talks to Elaine Dauwalder, Nurse Practitioner at the Occupational Health Clinic about prescriptions for antibiotics, their side effects, how to take them properly and what not to do… Read More

Health Plus invites you to stop by and have your weight, blood pressure and body mass index checked this week at these locations. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 27, at The Occupational Health Clinic, 640 Medical Arts Building 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 27, at Crystal Terrace,… Read More

Stephanie Dean, Assistant Manager of WLC-EAP, discusses the anonymous Mental Health screening which is available on the Work/Life Connections-EAP website. Listen here. Go to the Anonymous Mental Health Screening. Listen to interviews, tips and tidbits on a variety of health and wellness topics ranging from choosing… Read More

JD Country Milk offers delicious milk products such as skim milk and drinkable yogurt direct from the Shrock family in Russellville, Ky. Find JD Country Milk at the VUMC Market location. Read the Vendor Spotlight on JD Country Milk. The 2011 Vanderbilt Farmers’ Market is now in… Read More

Vanderbilt professor Lijun Ma will share his expertise July 21 on the subject of Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese approach to achieving mind and body relaxation through balance, strength and flexibility. Read More

Jennifer Pearson, an occupational therapist and certified infant massage therapist, will discuss therapeutic touch for babies and infant massage from noon to 1 p.m. July 21 in Light Hall, Room 407. Read More

Stacey Kendrick talks with Kelly Stewart, from Nashville Hiking Meetup about opportunities for group hiking and some of the active pleasures that can be found from hiking. Listen here. Listen to interviews, tips and tidbits on a variety of health and wellness topics ranging from choosing child… Read More

Maribeth Farringer from the Council on Aging will discuss having an effective family meeting, long distance care giving, and how to support your loved one’s preferences and wishes. Wednesday, July 20 Light Hall, Room 411 c/d Noon to 12:45 p.m. This presentation is part… Read More

The 2011 Vanderbilt Farmers’ Market is now in full swing at two locations. Vanderbilt University Main Campus Location: Stop by and shop for local fruits and vegetables, dairy products such as goat cheese, milk and yogurt, grass-fed beef, eggs, pasta, honey, healthy baked goods and flowers. Find the market at… Read More

The Vanderbilt Farmers’ Market at 100 Oaks begins Thursday, July 7. Enjoy the convenience and the tasty pleasures of local offerings every Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m. through October 27, across from the cinema. For those on the main Vanderbilt campus, another Farmers’ Market is in full swing every… Read More

The Career Ladder Series is for anyone wanting to sharpen customer service skills and great for front line staff. Take one or take them all. Join us for the classes listed below. Click the Career Ladder Series link to view complete details and class descriptions. Classes are held 7:30… Read More

All three steps of the nationally award winning Go for the Gold program are now ready to complete. Step One: Complete your yearly Health Risk Assessment to learn more about your health risks. Step Two: The Wellness Actions Log is new for 2011. View it soon,… Read More