Health Plus
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Health Plus offers Babies and You prenatal education program
Health Plus offers Babies and You, a worksite prenatal health promotion program for faculty and staff, their spouses and their dependent children who become pregnant. Read MoreJul 14, 2022
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Take a mindful stretch break
Health Plus offers Mindful Stretch Breaks, where faculty and staff can join in guided stretching and breathing to feel relaxed, rejuvenated and renewed. Read MoreJun 27, 2022
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All three steps of Go for the Gold are ready to complete
Vanderbilt's three-step Go for the Gold program can help you achieve a healthier and more productive life by identifying health risks and taking actions to reduce those risks. Read MoreJun 27, 2022
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Register for Health Plus’ TASTE 2022
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 15, 2022
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Nutrition Corner: Practice smart snacking
Do you experience mid-morning or late-afternoon hunger? The best way to satisfy this hunger is to have a snack. Healthy snacks help bridge the gap between meals, which stabilizes blood sugars and helps maintain energy throughout the day. Read MoreJun 15, 2022
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Work/Life Connections–EAP offers guidance on coping with senseless tragedies
To cope with traumatic events requires incredible courage and resilience. If you or a colleague are having difficulty coping, here are some things you can do. Read MoreJun 15, 2022
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Win prizes with Health Plus’ ‘Spring into Summer’ activities
Celebrate good health this season with Health Plus' "Spring into Summer." Read MoreJun 7, 2022
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Food trucks return to VUMC campus Wednesdays in June
Join Health Plus each Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for food trucks. Each week features two trucks, one behind Light Hall and one in front of Oxford House, and a Health Plus "healthy pick" from each menu to help support healthy lifestyle practices among Vanderbilt community members. Read MoreJun 7, 2022
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Vanderbilt Health and Wellness health fair at Heard Library June 7
Join Vanderbilt Health and Wellness for a health fair at the Heard Library Community Room on Tuesday, June 7, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Boost your well-being while earning credit toward Go for the Gold. Read MoreMay 24, 2022
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Healthier You presentation: ‘Better Posture for Better Health’
Join Dr. Barbara Murphy as she explains the surprising ways better posture can lead to better health. Read MoreMay 23, 2022
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Employee Health and Fitness Day Fair is May 18
Vanderbilt Health Plus will sponsor the Employee Health and Fitness Day Fair on Wednesday, May 18, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Light Hall North Lobby. Read MoreMay 10, 2022
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Health Plus comes to you in 2022
Health Plus brings its on-site programming directly to your department in 2022. Participating in these programs will count toward your annual Go for the Gold credit in 2023. Read MoreMay 6, 2022
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Nutrition Corner: Fueling your workout
The foods you eat provide your body with energy to function each day. Some activities require more energy than others. Read MoreMay 6, 2022
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Move in May with Health Plus: Registration open for Step Challenge and Wellness Bingo
Keep active and improve your well-being in May. Join the Move in May Step Challenge, play Move in May Wellness Bingo and participate in Know Your Numbers to be entered for gift card prizes. Read MoreApr 27, 2022
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A Healthier You: ‘Awareness, Action and Planning for Your Health–Where Do You Start?’
Join Brad Awalt, manager of Health Plus, to learn about awareness, action and planning for your health. Read MoreApr 21, 2022
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Vandy Walks returns April 28 with ‘Annuals and Perennials in Bloom’
Looking for the perfect lunch break? Join Vandy Walks for a monthly guided walk around Vanderbilt's beautiful grounds. Read MoreApr 21, 2022
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Enroll now in Health Plus’ Control is the Goal blood pressure management program
New cohorts of Control is the Goal begin quarterly (February, May, August and November). Participants will receive an email when the first module is available. Read MoreApr 21, 2022
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Take a mindful microbreak
Have you ever wished you could turn off your thoughts for a moment? Our minds can easily become cluttered and inundated with information. Taking a mindfulness microbreak is one method of turning off the high alert switch in your mind and feeling a moment of peace. Read MoreApr 18, 2022
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Join Health Plus for National Walking Day fair and campus walks April 6
Visit the National Walking Day fair in the Light Hall North Lobby from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6. Attendees can participate in Know Your Numbers, receive information on Health Plus physical activity programming, and get their choice of a water bottle, fitness towel or fanny pack while supplies last. Read MoreApr 1, 2022
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Join the Active in April Step Challenge to win prizes
Get Active in April with Health Plus. Compete with colleagues or just have fun recording your steps for a chance to win great prizes. The more steps you accumulate, the more prize drawing entries you receive. Read MoreMar 25, 2022