Health Plus
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Vandy Walks: Tour of campus walking trails May 1
Get your steps in outdoors on Employee Health and Fitness Day May 1 while learning about the beautiful walking trails on campus. Read MoreApr 29, 2019
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A Healthier You: ‘My Journey to a Healthy Life’ May 2
Get ready to be inspired by real-life Vanderbilt success stories. Health Plus has invited five Vanderbilt employees to share their successes with weight loss, healthy living, and working with a lifestyle coach. Read MoreApr 24, 2019
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Know Your Numbers during Employee Health and Fitness Month
Join Vanderbilt in celebrating Global Employee Health and Fitness Month in May. Health Plus will offer Know Your Numbers stations throughout the month for staff to check blood pressure and BMI. Participants will be entered into a drawing for great prizes. Read MoreApr 24, 2019
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Employee Health and Fitness Day celebration is May 1
All Vanderbilt employees may enjoy free one-day access to the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center, with various activities planned throughout the day, for the annual Employee Health and Fitness Day celebration on May 1. Read MoreApr 22, 2019
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Babies and You: ‘Postpartum Care’ April 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 MoreApr 11, 2019
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Celebrate National Walking Day on April 3
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. Read MoreMar 29, 2019
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Join the Health Plus ‘Fuel Up Challenge’
Employees can join the 8-week friendly competition with fellow coworkers to help create new, deliciously healthy habits. Read MoreMar 27, 2019
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Life Phase Series: ‘The Good, the Fad and the Ugly’ March 26
The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center’s Life Phase Series will present “The Good, the Fad and the Ugly” on Tuesday, March 26, from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Rec Center. Read MoreMar 19, 2019
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Vandy Cooks: Jewish Passover dishes April 5
At this Vandy Cooks, Marissa Wertheimer, a registered dietitian and Health Plus health educator, will share traditional recipes served at the Jewish Passover Seder and create dishes that symbolize the Jewish people’s freedom from slavery and flight from Egypt. Read MoreMar 15, 2019
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Health Plus celebrates National Nutrition Month
A series of events hosted by Health Plus to celebrate National Nutrition Month in March. Read MoreMar 1, 2019
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Get involved: March is National Colon Cancer Awareness Month
Colon cancer is one of the most treatable forms of cancer when it's found early. Screening is the #1 way to prevent colon cancer because it finds cancer in the early stages or before it even has the chance to grow or develop. Read MoreFeb 27, 2019
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Healthier You: ‘Fitness Trends of 2019’
Join Robby Bishop, program manager, Health Plus, as he shares the "Top Fitness Trends for 2019". Read MoreFeb 27, 2019
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Vandy Cooks: ‘The Pastabilities are Endless’ March 13
The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center and Health Plus present “The Pastabilities are Endless” on Wednesday, March 13. This installment of Vandy Cooks will be from noon to 1 p.m. at the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center teaching kitchen. Read MoreFeb 14, 2019
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‘Love Your Heart’ expo Feb. 21
February is National Heart Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. Health Plus encourages you to take action to reduce your risk for heart disease. Read MoreFeb 13, 2019
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Enrollment open for new Health Plus blood pressure management program
Control is the Goal is a new 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. Read MoreFeb 6, 2019
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Health Plus presents ‘Improving Your Rhythm of Sleep’ Feb. 7
Difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking too early? Margie Gale, RN, MSN, CEAP reviews specific tools and tasks supported by the evidence-based treatment for insomnia, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTi), for sleep improvement. Read MoreJan 30, 2019
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Health Plus presents ‘Count on Your Heart’ event series
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. Health Plus encourages employees to take action to reduce their risk for heart disease. Read MoreJan 23, 2019
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Vandy Cooks featuring ‘Tennessee Magazine’s’ Tammy Algood Feb. 8
Join Tammy Algood, current recipe developer for "The Tennessee Magazine," at the February installment of Vandy Cooks from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, in the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center teaching kitchen. Read MoreJan 23, 2019
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Register for February Diabetes Prevention Program info sessions
Employees are invited to February information sessions to learn more about the National Diabetes Prevention Program, available to faculty, staff or spouses with prediabetes or a history of gestational diabetes. Read MoreJan 16, 2019
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Babies and You: ‘Nutrition Eating for Two’ Jan. 17
Health Plus offers the Babies & You prenatal education program to Vanderbilt faculty/staff, spouses, or dependent children. Read MoreJan 14, 2019