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(Vanderbilt University) Stacy Bonner of the Vanderbilt Child and Family Center speaks with Betty McDaniel-Thomas, a certified lactation consultant at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, about Mom’s Milk Club, a support group for breastfeeding mothers. If you have questions about breastfeeding or need support from other mothers,… Read More

(iStockphoto) Do you know your options when your loved one can no longer safely stay at home? Dana Hentschel, community relations director for Elmcroft of Hendersonville, will discuss the difference between independent living, assisted living and a skilled nursing home. She also will address home health, in-home care and respite… Read More

(iStock) Health Plus is offering an exciting new program, the National Diabetes Prevention Program, proven to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes through group sessions with a trained lifestyle coach. It is for faculty and staff who have pre-diabetes or are high risk for diabetes. The… Read More

(Vanderbilt University) Energize your day with Move it Mondays. The CDC recommends that adults get 150 minutes of physical activity each week. Leverage the power of social support to increase your activity! Join Health Plus every Monday for a 25-minute group walk across campus. Meet at… Read More

Get a coach! Health Plus offers faculty and staff individualized help with losing weight, getting active, quitting smoking or other wellness goals. When you meet with your coach, you will have your height, weight and blood pressure measured and then set up a plan that works for… Read More

Students in the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Nurse-Midwifery Program. (Vanderbilt University) Michelle Collins, associate professor of nursing and director of the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Nurse-Midwifery Program, speaks with Health Plus’ Laura Osterman about the practice of midwifery and what women can do to prepare for… Read More

(Steve Green/Vanderbilt) The month of June has been designated as Effective Communications Month. The foundation of any relationship, personal or professional, is communication. Being able to express oneself in a clear and understandable manner helps decrease misinterpretation, confusion and conflict. Work/Life Connections–EAP has compiled many resources for… Read More

Listen to Vanderbilt's latest Health and Wellness Wellcast, and learn to prevent diarrhea while traveling. Read More

Join co-workers June 12 for the next installment of the VandyWalk series, "Healthy Local Dining," with Marilyn Holmes. Read More

The first two steps of Vanderbilt's award-winning Go for the Gold program are now ready to complete. Read More

The Vanderbilt Farmers’ Market kicks off the season on June 5. Read More

(iStockphoto) Are you a family caregiver in need of a vacation? Do you know who would care for your loved one while you are away? Respite care may be the answer. Stacey Bonner of the Vanderbilt Child and Family Center speaks with Dana Hentschel, community relations director at Elmcroft… Read More

(iStockphoto) Bringing the family and support network together to discuss a loved one’s changing situation and available options is a crucial step in elder care planning and making appropriate choices. Cindy Hancock, director of community relations at Oasis In-Home Care, will answer questions, exchange ideas and provide resources to… Read More

Employees can earn up to $2,500 for referring an R.N. or L.P.N. through Vanderbilt’s Referral Bonus Program now through Aug. 1. Read More

As part of National Employee Health & Fitness Day, Health Plus invites you to participate in Know Your Numbers. Read More

Learn about mindfulness, a technique that teaches how to become more attentive without becoming overwhelmed. Read More

Do you get everyday or social "jet lag?" Identifying your Chronotype can help in picking the best sleep schedule for you. Read More

Learn the basics of postpartum care of the mother, including what to expect, ways to prepare and recommendations for managing at home. Read More

Non-union University Central employees will transition to flexPTO in July, joining the 14,500 Vanderbilt University Medical Center employees who moved to flexPTO in January. Read More

Listen to a discussion on Gregg Jacobs' book, Say Goodnight to Insomnia. Read More