MyVU HR News
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Robot-guided video game gets older adults out of comfort zone, learning and working together
The video game isn’t about talking robots or colorful books. It’s about getting seniors in the early stages of dementia out of their rooms, moving their bodies and, most importantly, working together. Read MoreMar 18, 2019
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Merrikh Lab working to defeat drug-resistant superbugs
New Vanderbilt University biochemistry professor Houra Merrikh is working to defeat drug-resistant superbugs by blocking a molecule they need to mutate rapidly. Read MoreDec 20, 2018
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Work/Life Connections–EAP open house Oct. 2
Work/Life Connections–EAP will host an open house from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2. Read MoreSep 23, 2018
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My Southern Health: How to help children understand natural disasters
Natural disasters, even when far away, can cause children to become concerned about their own safety. Here’s how to talk them through it. Read MoreSep 16, 2018
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My Southern Health: Parents share lessons learned in the NICU
After nine and a half months in the hospital with his newborn daughter, a father shares strategies for families coping with long inpatient stays. Read MoreSep 16, 2018
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Wellcast: Manage your medical information with My Health at Vanderbilt
Dr. Trent Rosenbloom, an internist and pediatrician on faculty in the Department of Biomedical Informatics and the director of My Health at Vanderbilt, discusses the many benefits and ease of use of My Health at Vanderbilt, the premier patient portal available to all patients of Vanderbilt. Read MoreAug 15, 2018
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What’s new in the Health Plus Health Guide
The Health Plus Health Guide is the portal that leads you to gold—Go for the Gold! The newest improvements to the portal include the following. Read MoreAug 14, 2018
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Boomers, Elders and More: ‘The Importance of Knowing your Loved One’s Financial Adviser’
Seniors are the number one targets for investment fraud. Learn how to identify types of investment fraud and how to prevent it from happening to someone you love. Read MoreAug 14, 2018
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National Diabetes Prevention Program available for employees
Health Plus is offering new sessions of the one-year lifestyle change program, the National Diabetes Prevention Program, for faculty/staff or spouses with prediabetes or a history of gestational diabetes. Read MoreAug 8, 2018
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Kayak clinics offered at the Rec
Join our trained kayak instructors on Tuesday evenings from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center pool for weekly kayak roll classes. Read MoreAug 6, 2018
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Diabetes Prevention Program for employees receives CDC recognition
Vanderbilt Health & Wellness has received a Certificate of Full Recognition from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for its Diabetes Prevention Program for employees. Read MoreAug 2, 2018
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Babies and You: ‘Facing the Challenges of Pregnancy’ Aug. 16
Health Plus wants to support you in having a healthy pregnancy by offering Babies & You, a prenatal education program to encourage early and consistent prenatal care.The program is offered to Vanderbilt faculty/staff, spouses, or dependent children. Read MoreAug 2, 2018
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Vandy Cooks: ‘Middle Eastern Cuisine’ Aug. 17
Join Chef Jesse Kraft, senior culinary planning manager for the Vanderbilt Medical Center’s Sodexo team, to create Chickpea and Rice Stew. Read MoreAug 1, 2018
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New Game Plan for Your Health video available
Step 3 of Go for the Gold, the Game Plan for Your Health video "Well-being: Keep Your Eye on the P.I.E.," is now available to view. Read MoreJul 25, 2018
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8 ways to manage your anger when the temperature rises
How can you beat the heat and avoid getting heated? Here are eight suggestions for managing anger more effectively. Read MoreJul 20, 2018
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Express care clinic available for faculty and staff
Not feeling well at work? There’s a convenient health care option right here on the Vanderbilt campus dedicated to quickly serving faculty and staff. Read MoreJul 18, 2018
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Track activity, win great prizes with Start! physical activity program
Take the Quarter 3 Start! Physical Activity Challenge. Log activity or sync a device using Track in the Health Plus Health Guide between July 1 and Sept. 30 to earn raffle entries to win a choice of five great prizes. Read MoreJul 18, 2018
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Wellcast: Is my spending an addiction?
Listen to the Employee Assistance Program interview local therapist, Michael Murphy LCSW, about the dangers of emotional spending. Read MoreJul 17, 2018
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Vandy Walks: ‘Sustainability Campus Tour’ July 17
This month’s "Vandy Walks" tour will feature a guided tour of Vanderbilt’s sustainable campus features on July 17 from noon to 12:45 p.m. Read MoreJul 12, 2018
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Babies and You: ‘Caring for your newborn’ July 19
Health Plus wants to support you in having a healthy pregnancy by offering Babies & You, a prenatal education program to encourage early and consistent prenatal care.The program is offered to Vanderbilt faculty/staff, spouses, or dependent children. Read MoreJul 11, 2018