Health Plus
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Vandy Cooks May 20 features School of Nursing’s Jamie Pope
Join Jamie Pope, assistant professor of nutritional science at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, as she presents the May edition of Vandy Cooks from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, May 20, at the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center’s demonstration kitchen. Read MoreApr 29, 2016
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Employee Health and Fitness Day is May 18
Join the celebration as Vanderbilt observes Employee Health and Fitness Day on Wednesday, May 18, at the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center. Read MoreApr 29, 2016
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Schedule a ‘no-oven meals’ nutrition lesson in your department
Health Plus brings CORE Nutrition to your department. Events are scheduled for 1-2 hours and allow faculty and staff to come and go as their schedules allow. Read MoreApr 27, 2016
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Babies and You: ‘Breastfeeding, a Positive Choice’ April 21
Registered nurse Carol Huber, a lactation consultant in Vanderbilt’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, presents the next installment of the Babies & You series, “Breastfeeding, a Positive Choice,” April 21. Read MoreApr 14, 2016
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Vanderbilt celebrates National Walking Day
Members of the Vanderbilt community marked National Walking Day April 6 by taking group walks across campus in celebration of the university and Medical Center's commitment to a culture of wellness. Read MoreApr 6, 2016
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Vandy Cooks April 15: Cooking with ancient grains
Vanderbilt chefs Brian Hancock and Austin Irvin will create masterful dishes using ancient grains for the April edition of Vandy Cooks. The event is scheduled from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, April 15, at the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center demonstration kitchen. Read MoreApr 6, 2016
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Join Health Plus for National Walking Day April 6
Vanderbilt and Health Plus will celebrate National Walking Day with a 20-minute group walk April 6, concluding with light snacks and a chance to win prizes. Read MoreMar 24, 2016
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VRWC to host climbing and bouldering competition March 31
The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center (VRWC) and Vanderbilt Outdoor Recreation will host “Commodore Climb 2: Chalk to the Hand” on Thursday, March 31. Read MoreMar 4, 2016
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VRWC now hiring for summer 2016 youth programs
The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center (VRWC) is hiring for this summer's youth programs. Several positions are available, and applications are now being accepted. Read MoreMar 4, 2016
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Are you stressed? Enter to win free massages for your department
The VRWC presents its Mobile Massage Giveaway Contest. Enter to win mobile massages for your department. Read MoreMar 4, 2016
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Healthy Eating at Work webinar March 16; Break Room Challenge March 23
Join Health Plus' celebration of National Nutrition Month, and make healthy eating the norm. Read MoreMar 3, 2016
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Vandy Cooks March 24: Vegetarian proteins with Chef Brian Hancock
The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center and Health Plus will present “Vandy Cooks with Chef Brian Hancock” from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 24, in the VRWC demonstration kitchen. Read MoreMar 2, 2016
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Decorate your work area in blue for Colon Cancer Awareness Month
Get creative and get blue! As a department group, decorate your work area in blue to raise awareness for colon cancer screening. Read MoreFeb 25, 2016
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Wear blue March 4 for Colon Cancer Awareness Month
Wear blue Friday, March 4, to support Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and use this day to spread the word about colon cancer screening. Read MoreFeb 25, 2016
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Attend the Love Your Heart expo Feb. 25
Participate in Know Your Numbers and a cholesterol and glucose screening (while supplies last). The Love Your Heart Expo is sponsored by Health Plus and the Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute. Read MoreFeb 10, 2016
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Vandy Cooks Feb. 12: Heart-healthy desserts
The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center (VRWC) and Health Plus present "Vandy Cooks: Heart-Healthy Desserts" with Executive Chef George Moran on Feb. 12. Read MoreJan 28, 2016
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Celebrate Heart Month with Health Plus’ Count on Your Heart events
February is National Heart Month. Join in a variety of fun and informative events and programs with Count On Your Heart. Read MoreJan 27, 2016
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Learn about heart health at Wear Red Day
Health Plus presents an informative discussion about cardiovascular health by Dr. Thomas J. Wang at its Feb. 5 Lunch and Learn event. Read MoreJan 21, 2016
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Health Plus offers diabetes prevention information sessions
Health Plus is offering new sessions of the National Diabetes Prevention Program for faculty, staff and their spouses with prediabetes or a history of gestational diabetes. Read MoreJan 8, 2016
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New sessions of Youth Boxing and Youth Tumbling begin in March
The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center (VRWC) offers new youth programs starting in March. Read MoreJan 7, 2016