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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

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