MyVU HR News

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

The 2013 Service Awards Celebration will be held Sept. 10 in Langford Auditorium. (Vanderbilt University) The Vanderbilt community is invited to attend the combined university and medical center Service Awards Celebration from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, in Langford Auditorium. Sponsored by Employee Celebration, the… Read More

(iStockphoto) As part of an ongoing series designed to help all employees prepare for retirement, Human Resources will sponsor two free education sessions Aug. 27-28. During the sessions, experts on Social Security and Medicare will discuss eligibility, enrollment and benefits. The sessions are designed for employees aged 62 and… Read More

With fall and the new academic year approaching, now is the perfect time to jumpstart your exercise routine.  Check out these programs sponsored by Health Plus: Fitness Evaluations – Meet with a Health Plus fitness associate to assess your current fitness level and receive an individualized exercise plan. Call 936-5698 for… Read More

Tailgate 2013, a free event for Vanderbilt staff and faculty, is scheduled for 3-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7. Read More

Watch a video about Health and Wellness, the award-winning umbrella division for four programs that support the health and productivity of Vanderbilt faculty and staff. Read More

Being physically active can give you energy, relieve stress and improve health. Find ways to move more during your day. (Vanderbilt University) Vanderbilt offers these resources: Start! Physical Activity Program – Track your activity and earn quarterly prizes for meeting goals.
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Sunglasses aren’t just fashion accessories but an important tool in protecting your eyes against UVA and UVB rays emitted from the sun. Rebecca Anderson, a licensed optician with the Vanderbilt Eye Institute, spoke with family services coordinator Stacey Bonner about how to choose the correct pair of sunglasses. Read More

Learn about the signs and stages of labor, ways to cope, giving birth, common fears and questions. Read More