Faculty And Staff Health And Wellness

Read about faculty, staff, student and alumni awards, appointments and achievements. Read More

Mothers at Vanderbilt will find it more convenient to breastfeed on campus, thanks to a new initiative to increase locations where they can do so comfortably and privately. Read More

(John Russell/Vanderbilt) February is National Heart Month. Observe the month with these tools and upcoming events: Take advantage of this opportunity to know your numbers—blood pressure, height, weight and body mass index—from 7 to 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 8, at the Monroe… Read More

The flu is back and hitting the nation hard. Keep yourself and your family informed about influenza with these flu tools, compiled by Vanderbilt Health and Wellness. Read More

iStockphoto Do you have a passion for wellness? Join over 170 faculty and staff and become a Health Plus Wellness Commodore! A Wellness Commodore is a liaison between their work department and Health Plus. Commodores know their colleagues and can have an advantage in motivating… Read More

Vanderbilt has been recognized for its commitment to employee health and wellness. Read More

The Health Plus Hold the Stuffing challenge is now complete. Visit one of the final weigh-in stations below to see if you met the challenge goal of maintaining your weight within two pounds Read More

Health Plus’ Know Your Numbers station will be set up in the Preston Research Building lobby Dec. 17, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to help you keep your weight in check over the holidays. Don’t work in or near Preston?… Read More

Make your dream to run or walk the Country Music Half Marathon on April 27, 2013, a reality by joining Health Plus and Gilda’s Club of Nashville for a 16-week comprehensive training program. Read More

The two-mile walk Dec. 6 will start and end at 2007 Terrace Place. Vanderbilt is stepping up to Nashville Mayor Karl Dean’s Challenge to Walk 100 Miles. From noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, Mayor Dean will be joined by Vice Chancellor for Public Affairs Beth… Read More

If you missed the Hold the Stuffing Challenge initial weigh-ins, it’s not too late. The deadline for Hold the Stuffing, Health Plus‘ annual challenge to help staff and faculty manage their weight during the holidays, has been extended. Weigh in at one of these locations Nov. Read More

Tobacco use is the single largest preventable cause of disease and premature death in the United States, yet more than 45 million Americans still smoke cigarettes. The American Cancer Society is marking the 37th Great American Smokeout Nov. 15 by encouraging smokers to use the day to… Read More

Health Plus invites you to control the typical holiday weight gain by taking the yearly Hold the Stuffing challenge. Weigh-in at one of the Hold the Stuffing weigh-in stations Nov. 12-17 and again in early January. Participants will receive tips for success, and those who maintain their weight (OK,… Read More

(Vanderbilt University) Join Vanderbilt senior leaders for walks starting at five campus locations and ending at Health Plus atop Kensington Garage, where healthy refreshments, music and activities designed to promote physical activity will be available. The Senior Leader Walk is scheduled from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30… Read More

Health Plus will host Know Your Numbers stations on Oct. 29 and 31 to help faculty and staff complete their Go for the Gold by the Oct. 31 deadline. At the stations, weight, blood pressure and body mass index will be… Read More

(Vanderbilt University/Steve Green) The 2012 Vanderbilt Farmers’ Market will hold its final gathering of the year on Oct. 25 at Medical Center Plaza. It will be open from 3 to 6 p.m. Stop by and shop for local seasonal fruits and vegetables; dairy products such as goat… Read More

(iStockphoto) More than 500 caregivers are currently available through the Vanderbilt Sitter Service directory. Vanderbilt students and employees who enjoy providing care and companionship and who want to earn extra income comprise the directory. Caregivers for infants, preschoolers, school-aged children, teenagers, special needs children, adults and senior… Read More

(iStockphoto) Stacey Bonner, family services coordinator at the Vanderbilt Child and Family Center, speaks to registered dietician Sarah-Jane Bedwell about tips for serving healthy meals to children and adults. Listen here. Listen to interviews, tips and tidbits on a variety of health and wellness topics ranging from… Read More

(iStock) Don’t miss Babies and You: Men have Babies Too!, a panel of experienced dads discussing what to expect during pregnancy, how to offer support during labor and the early weeks of parenting and how to bond with baby. Join us and bring a sack lunch Sept. 20 at… Read More

(iStock) September is National Cholesterol Education Month and Health Plus is encouraging faculty and staff to get cholesterol checks if recommended, and to take steps to lower cholesterol if it is high. It is also a good time to learn about lifestyle choices that can make a… Read More