MyVU HR News

Listen to Pam Schneller and Alecia Fair share their stories. Read More

The Human Resources Employee Service Center will be closed next Wednesday from 8 a.m. to noon for administrative purposes. Read More

The summer of 2014 marks the 15th anniversary of the establishment of the Vanderbilt Faculty and Physician Wellness Program (FPWP). In 1999, Work/Life Connections–EAP, under the leadership of Executive Director Mary Yarbrough, developed a specialized program to offer psychological support to Vanderbilt faculty in all 10 university schools, as… Read More

(iStockphoto) Organizations across the country, including Vanderbilt, have had to change rapidly to meet the challenges of a new economic reality. This can pose challenges for employees. Traci Nordberg, chief human resources officer at Vanderbilt, speaks with Janet McCutchen of Work/Life Connections–EAP about ways to respond and adapt to… Read More

René Marois (Vanderbilt University) In the 2014 Game Plan for your Health video “Manage your Energy, Maximize your Life,” professor René Marois of the Human Information Processing Laboratory at Vanderbilt says that attention is our ability to focus. You can learn to focus your mind with some… Read More

Vanderbilt has been recognized as a Healthier Tennessee Workplace, which acknowledges the value the university places on the health and well-being of faculty and staff. The Governor’s Foundation for Health and Wellness, through the Healthier Tennessee initiative, offers the free online Small Starts @ Home tool to help employees… Read More

Human Resources will host two free presentations Aug. 19 and 20 to help employees plan for their transition to retirement. Read More

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Join Health Plus for a celebration of the Game Plan for your Health video, “Manage Your Energy, Maximize Your Life,” on Friday, Aug. 8, from 1 to 2 p.m. The event will be held at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, Room 2210. This event… Read More

Occupational Health Clinic (Vanderbilt University) If you take allergy shots and are at a stable, maintenance dose, the Occupational Health Clinic can administer your shots at no charge. OHC will work with you to obtain your physician’s order and store your medication in the clinic. When it’s… Read More

Chef George Moran prepared this recipe at the February 2014 Vandy Cooks event. Make it for yourself at home: Caprese Pasta Salad Cup Makes 8 servings. Ingredients 1 cup dry radiatore pasta 2 ⅔ cups plum tomatoes, fresh, diced 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, diced ¼ cup… Read More

Valerie Bass The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center and Health Plus invite you to join Valerie M. Bass, executive director of the Tennessee Beef Industry Council, to celebrate Beef Month. Bass will prepare heart-healthy beef recipes and offer tips on healthy beef dishes in the VRWC’s demonstration kitchen from 11:30… Read More

(Vanderbilt University) Some people think physical activity is too complicated — going to the gym, navigating unfamiliar equipment and knowing how many sets or reps to do is more trouble than it’s worth. If this is you, then here’s some advice: Keep it simple. Exercise doesn’t mean lifting the… Read More

Elder abuse in the home or in nursing facilities can take on a variety of forms, some of which may not be obvious. Stacey Bonner of the Vanderbilt Child and Family Center speaks with Terry Kornman, outreach coordinator with FiftyForward Victory over Crime, about elder abuse and how to recognize… Read More

The Quit Rx program provides individual medical counseling and prescription medication through the Occupational Health Clinic, and up to six months of coaching support through Health Plus. Read More

Team Vanderbilt on took first place in the Corporate Challenge Racing Series Division B in the Nashville Striders Firecracker 5000 Friday, July 4. Read More

The Occupational Health Clinic at Vanderbilt and Health Plus offer a free program for VU employees who want help losing weight. Read More

Learn what hospice is and the benefits it may have for your loved one. Read More

The weather is perfect for taking your exercise outside or having a stroll through the many trails around Vanderbilt. Join Brad Awalt from Health Plus for a walking tour of the trails and to learn more about Start!. Read More

Certified nurse midwife Margaret Buxton will present “Preparing for Labor and Delivery” from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, July 17, in Light Hall, Room 407.  … Read More