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Vandy Walks: ‘Ghost Trees and Urban Legends’ Oct. 31
Oct. 16, 2019—Steve Baskauf will present "Ghost Trees and Urban Legends" on Thursday, Oct. 31, for Health Plus' Vandy Walks series.
Health Plus sponsors pumpkin carving contest Oct. 31
Oct. 16, 2019—Join Health Plus for a pumpkin carving contest in celebration of the final week of this season's Vanderbilt Farmers Market. Carve or decorate a pumpkin with others in your department and bring it to the farmers market on Medical Center Plaza on Thursday, Oct. 31, for voting.
Health Plus promotes breast cancer awareness at VU Benefits Open House Oct. 23
Oct. 8, 2019—Health Plus will promote breast cancer awareness at the VU Benefits Open House on Wednesday, Oct. 23.
There’s still time to Go for the Gold; earn up to $240 wellness credit
Oct. 8, 2019—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.
View Mindful Break video from Health Plus
Oct. 7, 2019—Follow along with Health Plus’ Mindful Break video to feel relaxed and renewed. Now you can experience rejuvenating stretching and breathing from anywhere, anytime.
Babies and You: ‘Caring for your Family Means Caring for Yourself’ Oct. 17
Oct. 4, 2019—Dr. Rosette Chakkalakal, an internal medicine physician, will discuss "Caring for your Family Means Caring for Yourself" from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, in Light Hall, Room 411.
Join the Health Plus ‘You Can Do It’ Challenge
Sep. 11, 2019—Live well every day by joining the Health Plus “You Can Do It” Challenge. Compete to take small steps for better well-being and have fun.
Enroll in Health Plus blood pressure management program
Sep. 11, 2019—Control is the Goal is a blood pressure management program available to Vanderbilt faculty and staff who have high blood pressure (hypertension) or are at high risk for developing high blood pressure.
Healthier You Presentation: ‘Meal Prep 101’
Aug. 27, 2019—These monthly educational sessions are offered the first Thursday of every month to provide information on a variety of topics including nutrition, physical activity, and the psychosocial components of health and well-being.
Be a leader for wellness with Health Plus Wellness Commodores
Aug. 22, 2019—Wellness Commodores lead by example through their enthusiastic commitment to wellness, have a positive impact on the culture of wellness within their department, and are recognized for the volunteer work that they do.
Vandy Cooks: ‘CSA Boxes Bring Local Produce to You’ Sept. 25
Aug. 21, 2019—The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center and Health Plus present “Community Supported Agriculture Boxes Bring Local Produce to You.” The discussion is set for Wednesday, Sept. 25, from noon to 1 p.m. at the VRWC demonstration kitchen.
Upload height, weight, blood pressure to Health Plus for credit toward Go for the Gold
Aug. 16, 2019—Participate in programs to measure blood pressure, weight and body mass index. These numbers can be used on your yearly Compass Health Assessment and Wellness Actions Log for the Go for the Gold program.