Health Plus
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Vandy Walks: Explore variety of Campus Dining options Aug. 6
Explore the variety of Campus Dining options with Vandy Walks on Tuesday, Aug. 6. Read MoreJul 25, 2019
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Visit Health Plus tent at Vandy Chills for chance to win a Fitbit or Garmin activity tracker
Visit the Health Plus tent at Vandy Chills on Aug. 8 and show completion of at least one Go for the Gold step to enter to win a Fitbit Flex 2 or Garmin Vivofit activity tracker. Read MoreJul 25, 2019
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Vandy Cooks: ‘Cooking with Herbs’ Aug. 14
Join chefs Aaron Smith and Jesse Kraft as they lead the August session of Vandy Cooks on Wednesday, Aug. 14, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center demonstration kitchen. Read MoreJul 24, 2019
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Health and Wellness ‘Connection’ newsletter now available
Engaging employees with innovative programs that maximize productivity and well-being. Read MoreJul 10, 2019
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Vandy Walks: ‘Civil War Battle of Nashville’ July 24
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. Read MoreJul 10, 2019
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Babies and You: ‘Caring for your Newborn’ July 18
Health Plus offers Babies and You, a work site prenatal health promotion program for faculty/staff, spouses, and/or dependent children who become pregnant. Read MoreJul 10, 2019
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Healthier You presentation: ‘Foods for a Healthy Gut’ July 11
Monthly educational sessions offered as a part of the Healthier You program are open to all faculty and staff. Read MoreJul 10, 2019
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Sync Higi to report blood pressure, weight to Health Plus
Understanding and tracking weight and blood pressure is an important part of wellness. Faculty and staff can now check blood pressure and weight with Higi machines – making staying on top of your health numbers convenient, simple, fun and rewarding. Read MoreJun 19, 2019
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Wellcast: ‘The Mediterranean Diet Goes Global’
Marilyn Holmes, associate director of the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center and a registered dietitian, talks about the many healthy components of the Mediterranean diet for International Mediterranean Diet Month. Read MoreJun 19, 2019
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Register for TASTE nutrition challenge
Discard the idea that a healthy diet has to be tasteless, boring and restrictive. For 10 weeks, you will gain practical information that will help you take your current nutrition status to the next level. Read MoreJun 19, 2019
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Vandy Cooks: ‘Enjoying Beef in the Mediterranean Diet’ July 12
Come celebrate Beef Month in July and learn how lean red meat fits into one of the best- balanced eating plans, the Mediterranean diet. Karman Meyer, a registered dietitian with the Tennessee Beef Council, will prepare a Greek balance bowl featuring top sirloin steak, quinoa and other traditional ingredients and flavors of the Mediterranean region. Read MoreJun 7, 2019
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Join the Health Plus Summer Shape-Up Challenge
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. Read MoreJun 7, 2019
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All three steps of Go for the Gold now available
Faculty and staff paying for Vanderbilt Health Plan benefits beginning Jan. 1, 2020, can earn up to $240 in wellness credit by completing Go for the Gold. Read MoreJun 5, 2019
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Vandy Walks: Campus in bloom
Led by faculty and staff, Vandy Walks is a walking series brought to you by Health Plus and the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center. Read MoreJun 4, 2019
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Host Health Plus’ CORE Nutrition at your office
CORE Nutrition offers practical recipes, healthy samples, and reliable nutrition information in a fun, come and go atmosphere. Read MoreMay 29, 2019
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Take a mindful break with Health Plus
Follow along with Health Plus’s Mindful Break video to feel relaxed and renewed. Read MoreMay 22, 2019
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Get moving with Health Plus Body Weight Exercise video
Follow along with Health Plus’ Body Weight Exercise video to experience a quick, effective workout anywhere, anytime. No special clothes or equipment are required. Read MoreMay 16, 2019
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Wellcast: ‘There’s an App for That! Self-Monitoring Your Healthy Habits’
David Schlundt, associate professor of psychology, discusses why self-monitoring is so effective in helping establish healthy habits and shares the best ways to self-monitor. Read MoreMay 15, 2019
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Vandy Cooks: ‘Eating Right for a Good Night’s Sleep’ June 7
Join Karman Meyer, a registered dietitian and the author of the newly published book "Eat To Sleep," as she discusses how the food we eat can impact our sleep and shares two simple recipes featuring sleep-benefiting foods you should be eating regularly. Read MoreMay 13, 2019
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Babies and You: ‘Basics of Infant Safety at Home and in the Car’
"Babies and You" encourages early and consistent prenatal care and provides monthly educational opportunities. Read MoreMay 3, 2019