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anet McCutchen of Work-Life Connections/EAP interviews Judith Akin, Work-Life Connections/EAP consulting psychiatrist, about ways to enjoy the Holidays – even if you are spending them away from family and friends Read More

(image courtesy of Gilda's Gang) Train with Gilda’s Gang Nashville to walk or run the Country Music Half Marathon on April 26, 2014. Gilda’s Gang is a half-marathon training program sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center and serves as a fundraiser for Gilda’s Club Nashville. Inspired by Dr. Gail… Read More

On Oct. 24, Vanderbilt celebrated Food Day with events at Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks and the Vanderbilt Farmers’ Market. Food Day is a nationwide celebration and a movement for healthy, affordable and sustainable food. Read More

(iStockphoto) Representatives from the Greater Nashville Regional Council Area Agency on Aging and Disability will discuss resources available for those who are caring for a spouse or parent from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, in Light Hall, Room 437. The talk will cover the Options for Community… Read More

Health Plus invites you to control the typical holiday weight gain by taking the annual Hold the Stuffing challenge. Last year 1,390 faculty and staff members participated in the challenge, and of the 804 individuals who returned for the post-holiday weigh-in, 90 percent (724 individuals) met the… Read More

(iStockphoto) As with most organizations over the past year, Vanderbilt has faced changes. There are various ways that people respond to change, and having a support network is a significant part of addressing the emotional impact. The Vanderbilt Work/Life Connections–Employee Assistance Program wellcast, “Maintaining Peer Connections During Times of… Read More

The Health Plus Wellness Credit designation survey has been sent by email to faculty and staff who are enrolled in the Vanderbilt Health Plan and have earned a Go for the Gold Wellness Credit for 2014. Read More

Lara Beth Lehman, president of the University Staff Advisory Council, will discuss “How to Influence People” from 12:15 to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, in Light Hall, Room 437. The talk is free, and no registration is required. The Life Phase Series is a monthly… Read More

(photo courtesy of Health Plus) Marilyn Holmes, manager of Health Plus and a registered dietician and licensed nutritionist, will discuss “Nutrition for a Healthy Start” as part of the Babies and You series offered by Health Plus. Holmes’ talk will be from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday,… Read More

Whether you are caring for an elderly parent or spouse, every family caregiver needs a break from the 24/7 responsibilities of caring for their loved ones. Read More

Jami Miller, director of the Dermatology Residency Program and Phototherapy, talks about skin cancer and what could put you at risk. Read More

Health Plus is relocating to the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center, and faculty and staff will have the opportunity to try the new facilities during an open house period Dec. 22-Jan. 5. Read More

Rev. Lillian Hallstrand, VUMC chaplain, discusses the importance of maintaining peer connections during times of stress and transition. Read More

Health Plus invites you to control the typical holiday weight gain by taking the annual Hold the Stuffing challenge. Read More

Rachel Heitmann, program director at the Tennessee Department of Health, talks about SIDS or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Read More

Registered Dietitian Jessica Bennett with the Vanderbilt Nutrition Clinic talks about the vegetarian lifestyle. Read More

Say no to yo-yo dieting by joining the fall session of Weight Watchers at Work at Vanderbilt. Read More

Hear a podcast in recognition of International Infection Prevention Week. Read More

The Vanderbilt Wellness Center will host a Wellness Bash from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, at the recreation center on the Vanderbilt campus. Now in its 24th year, the Wellness Bash brings Vanderbilt students and departments as well as community organizations together to foster health and… Read More

Food Day is a nationwide celebration and a movement for healthy, affordable and sustainable food. Read More