Health Plus
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Upload height, weight and blood pressure measurements to Health Plus
You can now submit official measurements of height, weight and blood pressure from your primary care provider to Health Plus. Read MoreMay 23, 2017
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Steps 1 and 2 of Go for the Gold are ready
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. Complete all three Go for the Gold steps by Oct. 31 by logging in to your Health Plus Health Guide. Read MoreMay 17, 2017
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Online workouts available from Health Plus
From desk-side yoga poses to 5K training for beginners, find the online workout that's right for you, or try them all. Read MoreMay 17, 2017
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Babies and You: ‘Coping with stresses of pregnancy’ May 18
"Coping with the Stresses and Emotions of Pregnancy" is the topic of Babies and You from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, May 18. Read MoreMay 10, 2017
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Check out the menu for this year’s Employee Appreciation Picnic May 16
Enjoy fun activities and food at the 2017 Employee Appreciation Picnic May 16 Read MoreApr 28, 2017
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Vandy Cooks: ‘Korean Cuisine’ May 19
The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center and Health Plus present Vandy Cooks: Korean Cuisine on Friday, May 19. Read MoreApr 27, 2017
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Celebrate Employee Health and Fitness Day May 3
Vanderbilt will celebrate Employee Health and Fitness Day on Wednesday, May 3. Health Plus will offer Know Your Numbers screenings throughout the day for faculty and staff to check blood pressure and BMI. Participants will be entered into a drawing for great prizes, and each location will have small giveaways and Health Plus resources while supplies last. Read MoreApr 26, 2017
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Health Plus celebrates Global Employee Health and Fitness Month in May
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 also will be entered into a drawing for great prizes. Read MoreApr 26, 2017
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Babies and You: ‘Eating for Two’ April 20
Health Plus wants to support you in having a healthy pregnancy by offering Babies and You, a prenatal education program to encourage early and consistent prenatal care. Read MoreApr 12, 2017
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Enter to win prizes with the Start! physical activity program
Take the Quarter 2 Start! Physical Activity Challenge. Log activity or sync a device using Track in the New Health Plus Health Guide between March 1 and June 30 to earn raffle entries to win a choice five great prizes. Read MoreApr 5, 2017
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WLC-EAP offers mindfulness videos for employees
Work/Life Connections–EAP has produced a series of videos about mindfulness as a stress-reducer, featuring Linda Manning of the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at Vanderbilt. Read MoreMar 31, 2017
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Vandy Cooks: Tammy Algood cooks with ‘Pick Tennessee’ products April 18
Join Tammy Algood, spokesperson for the statewide Pick Tennessee Products campaign, as she shares recipes and tips for creating a one-pot pasta dish and a dessert made delicious with fruit and cheese. Read MoreMar 29, 2017
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Join Health Plus for National Nutrition Month in March
Celebrate National Nutrition Month 2017 by putting your best fork forward! Every food choice we make is an opportunity to move toward a healthy eating pattern. Get involved in these events. Read MoreMar 17, 2017
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Register your children today: CampVandy runs June 5–July 28
Registration is now open for CampVandy 2017, which promotes experiential learning through active programming for campers ages 5–13. Read MoreMar 2, 2017
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Outdoor Recreation’s climbing competition is April 3
The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center (VRWC) and Vanderbilt Outdoor Recreation will host “Commodore Climb 3:The Chalk Knight Rises” on Monday, April 3, at the VRWC Climbing Wall. Read MoreMar 2, 2017
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Vandy Cooks: ‘Indian Food Made Easy’ March 22
Love Indian cuisine, but think it may be too difficult to prepare? Kalyani and Venkataraman Amarnath are back by popular demand following their demonstration last June. Once again they will share favorite native recipes chosen for ease of preparation as well as taste. Read MoreMar 1, 2017
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Vandy Cooks: Celebrate healthy eating with Chef Aaron Dilts
The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center and Health Plus present “Vandy Cooks with Chef Aaron Dilts” from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23. Read MoreFeb 16, 2017
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Love Your Heart Expo Feb. 22; Know Your Numbers and win prizes
The Love Your Heart Expo is scheduled From 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, in the Light Hall North Lobby. Read MoreFeb 15, 2017
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Babies and You: ‘Breastfeeding – A Positive Choice’ Feb. 16
"Breastfeeding – A Positive Choice," featuring Vanderbilt NICU lactation consultant Carol Huber, is scheduled from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, in Light Hall, Room 411. Read MoreFeb 15, 2017
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Add excitement to your edible Valentine’s Day treats
It’s true that 70 percent cacao (or higher) dark chocolate has some health benefits when consumed in moderation, but why stop there? Incorporating red fruit into Valentine’s Day treats adds vibrancy as well as additional nutrients that are good for the heart. Read MoreFeb 8, 2017