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Vanderbilt employees and eligible family members can receive a 20 percent discount on LASIK surgery at the Vanderbilt Eye Institute. Read More

(Vanderbilt University) Missed getting your flu shot under the Flulapalooza tent? Never fear! Get your annual flu vaccination at one of the Occupational Health Clinic’s upcoming events on or off campus. Loews Vanderbilt Hotel Oct. 16, noon–2 p.m. Seventh Floor, Conference Room 4 2525 West… Read More

The October-November issue of Connection, Vanderbilt’s award-winning Faculty-Staff Health and Wellness newsletter, is now available online. Enjoy popular features, including “Leading by Example,” “Ask the Dietitian” and “Counseling Corner.” Get the latest news about upcoming Faculty-Staff Health and Wellness events and programs. Track faculty and staff… Read More

(Vanderbilt University) Lt. Rochelle Berrios from the Vanderbilt University Police Department’s Office of Victim Services discusses how the office works to protect the rights and dignity of domestic violence victims by providing them with support, referrals and advocacy in a compassionate and empowering manner. Listen here. Listen… Read More

Health Plus encourages you to participate in Know Your Numbers and be aware of any risk and take action to reduce risk. Read More

The Start! Physical Activity program begins Challenge 4 on Oct. 1. Read More

(Joe Howell/Vanderbilt) Nic Gonzales of Health Plus recently spoke with Jim Powers, associate professor of medicine and geriatric medicine, about healthy aging recommendations, screenings and resources. Listen here. Listen to interviews, tips and tidbits on a variety of health and wellness topics ranging from choosing child care… Read More

(Vanderbilt University) The Game Plan for Your Health video, “Resilience: Turning Challenges Into Success,” will be shown at Health Plus every half-hour from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30. Come and watch the 23-minute video and take a short quiz to complete this step of… Read More

Open Enrollment for 2014 benefits is Oct. 16-31. When you enroll, you will need your VUnetID and ePassword. Read More

As the Go for the Gold deadline of Oct. 31 approaches, Health Plus reminds all faculty and staff to complete the Health Risk Assessment. Read More

(Vanderbilt University) Catherine Qian, Occupational Health Clinic nurse practitioner and program manager, and Tatiana Pacheco, Occupational Health outreach nurse, discuss this year’s flu season.  Employees can learn about the Peer Vaccinator Program, the exemption request process and Flulapalooza III. Listen here. Listen to interviews, tips and… Read More

Listen to a new Wellcast on depression and mindfullness. Read More

(iStockphoto) Stacey Bonner, family services coordinator with the Vanderbilt Child and Family Care Centers at Vanderbilt, recently spoke with Christy DeBusk, Education and Partnership Program manager at the American Red Cross, about how to prepare for emergencies or disasters that may impact your community. Listen here. Listen… Read More

(iStockphoto) Waist Management has changed its name to Vanderbilt Healthier You. It is a personalized weight management program for faculty and staff with a body mass index of 30 or higher. Vanderbilt Healthier You offers evaluation and wellness coaching, monthly group meetings, weekly group walks and an… Read More

Walking or biking on trails can be a great way to enjoy the outdoors. Read More

We are currently at 1.2 billion and we need your help! Read More

A new Wellcast discusses the new fad of juice cleansing and what dieters should know about this weight loss method. Read More

Teera Wilkins of Occupational Health spoke with Drs. Kathryn Edwards and Sarah Elizabeth Williams about the importance of vaccinations Read More

This year’s Game Plan for Your Health video features Vanderbilt experts sharing tips on how a healthy lifestyle can contribute to one's overall resilience. Read More

(Vanderbilt University) Registration is now closed to reserve tickets to the Vanderbilt vs. Austin Peay football game Sept. 7, part of Tailgate 2013. Due to the popularity of the event, all Tailgate 2013 game tickets have been allocated. Beginning at 6:15 p.m. on Sept. 7, any unclaimed… Read More