Faculty and Staff Health and Wellness
September is National Emergency Preparedness Month
Sep. 22, 2020—Natural disasters—such as tornados, derechos, hurricanes, flooding, fires, earthquakes and even the COVID-19 pandemic—are reminders of the importance of developing a personal or family disaster plan.
VWell Connect: Connect with others at VU who share your activity interests
Feb. 13, 2020—Welcome to VWell Connect, a place to connect with the Vanderbilt community over shared activity interests.
Wellcast: Learn about new diabetes treatment technology
Dec. 11, 2019—Shichun Bao, associate professor of medicine and the Diabetes Technology Program leader in the Division of Endocrinology at the Eskind Diabetes Clinic, shares information on the amazing technological advances in diabetes treatment and blood sugar management.
Online scheduling now available for all Occupational Health Clinic locations
Jul. 19, 2019—Vanderbilt’s Occupational Health Clinic, including the OHC Faculty/Staff Express Care, now offers online scheduling for same-day and next-day sick visit appointments.
Join the Health Plus Summer Shape-Up Challenge
Jun. 7, 2019—Shape up for the summer and beyond by joining the Summer Shape-Up Challenge. Compete to get more exercise, have fun, and feel great. The Summer Shape-Up Challenge runs June 10 through August 16.
Vandy Walks: Campus in bloom
Jun. 4, 2019—Led by faculty and staff, Vandy Walks is a walking series brought to you by Health Plus and the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center.
Host Health Plus’ CORE Nutrition at your office
May. 29, 2019—CORE Nutrition offers practical recipes, healthy samples, and reliable nutrition information in a fun, come and go atmosphere.
Babies and You: ‘Basics of Infant Safety at Home and in the Car’
May. 3, 2019—"Babies and You" encourages early and consistent prenatal care and provides monthly educational opportunities.
Babies and You: ‘Postpartum Care’ April 18
Apr. 11, 2019—Health Plus offers "Babies and You", a work site prenatal health promotion program for faculty/staff, spouses, and/or dependent children who become pregnant.
Individuals with Type 1 diabetes needed for feedback opportunity
Apr. 9, 2019—Individuals with Type 1 diabetes between the ages of 18-28 are invited to give feedback on the challenges of transitioning from pediatric to adult care providers.
Wellcast: ‘Understanding Heart Disease in Women’
Apr. 5, 2019—Sharmin Basher, Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine and physician at the Vanderbilt Women’s Heart Program, talks about important differences in heart disease in women as compared to men. Read more information on the Vanderbilt Women’s Heart Program.
Celebrate National Walking Day on April 3
Mar. 29, 2019—Join Health Plus and Vanderbilt leaders for a 20-minute walk around campus concluding at Library Lawn for a fun celebration of Vanderbilt's commitment to a culture of wellness.