Faculty and Staff Health and Wellness Archives
What’s new in the Health Plus Health Guide
Aug. 14, 2018—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.
National Diabetes Prevention Program available for employees
Aug. 8, 2018—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.
Diabetes Prevention Program for employees receives CDC recognition
Aug. 2, 2018—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.
Babies and You: ‘Facing the Challenges of Pregnancy’ Aug. 16
Aug. 2, 2018—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.
Wellcast: Is my spending an addiction?
Jul. 17, 2018—Listen to the Employee Assistance Program interview local therapist, Michael Murphy LCSW, about the dangers of emotional spending.
Vandy Walks: ‘Sustainability Campus Tour’ July 17
Jul. 12, 2018—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.
Babies and You: ‘Caring for your newborn’ July 19
Jul. 11, 2018—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.
All three steps of Go for the Gold 2018 are available
Jul. 3, 2018—Vanderbilt’s award-winning three-step Go for the Gold program can help you achieve a healthier and more productive life by identifying health risks and taking action to reduce those risks.
TASTE Challenge registration open
Jun. 27, 2018—Enjoy the TASTE of eating right through a ten week experience of preparing delicious food, saving money, and minimizing your time in the kitchen. Register by midnight July 17 to begin the 10 week TASTE Challenge on July 19.
Farmers’ Market on VUMC plaza every Thursday through October
Jun. 7, 2018—The Nashville Farmers’ Market at Vanderbilt University Medical Center returns Thursday, June 7 and will be held every Thursday from 1:30 to 5 p.m. through Oct. 25. Vendors will be located on the north end of the Medical Center Plaza. “The Nashville Farmers’ Market at Vanderbilt helps support our faculty, staff, students and visitors by...
Wellcast: Medication safety and disposal
Jun. 6, 2018—Listen to Brandi Jacobs, PharmD with Vanderbilt Medical Group, speak with Occupational Health about prescription medication safety and proper medication disposal.
Vandy Walks: Outdoor art tour June 13
Jun. 6, 2018—Looking for the perfect lunch break? Join Vandy Walks for a guided walk around Vanderbilt. Each walk has a fascinating theme, interesting sights, and involves a lovely stroll. Led by faculty and staff, Vandy Walks is a walking series brought to you by Health Plus and the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center.