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The Compass Health Assessment is a tool to identify personal health risks and ways to improve health. Staying on top of your wellness is key to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Read More

Diane Gilbert, director of budgeting at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, discusses the most important components of financial health, the steps we should take to manage it, and the many benefits Vanderbilt offers faculty and staff to improve their financial wellbeing. Read More

Delicious dishes from Thailand will be featured when the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center and Health Plus present Vandy Cooks on May 18. Read More

"Coping with the Stresses and Emotions of Pregnancy," the next installment of Babies and You, is scheduled from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, April 19, in Light Hall, Room 419. Read More

Start your spring off right by taking the Quarter 2 Start! Physical Activity Challenge. Log activity or sync a device using TRACK in the Health Plus Health Guide between April 1 and June 30 to earn raffle entries or win a choice of great prizes. Read More

Vanderbilt will celebrate National Walking Day on Wednesday, April 4, from noon to 12:45 p.m. Join Health Plus and Vanderbilt leaders for a 20-minute walk around campus. Read More

The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center and Health Plus present "Vandy Cooks with Tammy Algood" Friday, April 6, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center teaching kitchen. Read More

Do you want to learn how to scuba dive? Discover new adventures? Or see the world beneath the waves? This semester, the Rec is hosting Scuba Shack’s PADI Open Water Scuba Diving Certification. The course is open to Vanderbilt University faculty, staff, students and Rec members. Read More

VU goes blue for Colon Cancer Awareness on Thursday, March 29. Health Plus staff will be at the following university locations to offer colon health information and Know Your Numbers. Read More

Looking for a way to get outside this spring, switch up your workout, increase your flexibility or challenge your strength? Read More

Health Plus presents "Babies and You: Basics of Infant Safety at Home and in the Car" from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 15, in Light Hall, Room 411. Read More

March is National Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Wear Blue on March 2 to spread the word about colon cancer screening. As a department or group, decorate your work area in blue to raise awareness. Read More

An enthusiastic crowd came out to enjoy the festivities at the Employee Appreciation pre-game Fan Fest Feb. 25, prior to the Vanderbilt women’s basketball game against the Arkansas Razorbacks. Read More

Join in fun and informative events and challenges to learn valuable skills, such as how to cut through confusing nutrition information to find what’s healthy and what’s not, how to navigate the grocery store, and how to plan healthy meals. Read More

by Chad A. Buck, Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist Work/Life Connections–Employee Assistance Program On Jan. 18, 1993, a 17-year-old student with his father’s revolver walked into a high school classroom in my hometown of Grayson, Kentucky. His classmates watched as he fatally shot their teacher and a custodian. He then… Read More

Vanderbilt University periodically reviews the investments offered by its retirement plan to ensure it continues to help you meet your retirement and financial goals, and that the plan's offerings represent a variety of options to fit different risk tolerance levels. Read More

Join Laura Barker of Vanderbilt Plant Operations for “Flower Gardening – Tips and Trends” from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 8, in Medical Center East, Room 8380B. Read More

The adult and pediatric first aid/CPR/AED blended learning course prepares you to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing and cardiac emergencies involving adults, children and infants. Read More

You can greatly reduce your heart-disease risk through a healthy lifestyle, and Health Plus encourages you to take action by attending the Love Your Heart expo. Read More

February is Eating Disorders Awareness Month, and National Eating Disorders Awareness Week runs Feb. 26 through March 4. Read More