Health Plus

Valerie Bass The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center and Health Plus invite you to join Valerie M. Bass, executive director of the Tennessee Beef Industry Council, to celebrate Beef Month. Bass will prepare heart-healthy beef recipes and offer tips on healthy beef dishes in the VRWC’s demonstration kitchen from 11:30… Read More

(Vanderbilt University) Some people think physical activity is too complicated — going to the gym, navigating unfamiliar equipment and knowing how many sets or reps to do is more trouble than it’s worth. If this is you, then here’s some advice: Keep it simple. Exercise doesn’t mean lifting the… Read More

The Quit Rx program provides individual medical counseling and prescription medication through the Occupational Health Clinic, and up to six months of coaching support through Health Plus. Read More

Team Vanderbilt on took first place in the Corporate Challenge Racing Series Division B in the Nashville Striders Firecracker 5000 Friday, July 4. Read More

The Occupational Health Clinic at Vanderbilt and Health Plus offer a free program for VU employees who want help losing weight. Read More

The weather is perfect for taking your exercise outside or having a stroll through the many trails around Vanderbilt. Join Brad Awalt from Health Plus for a walking tour of the trails and to learn more about Start!. Read More

Certified nurse midwife Margaret Buxton will present “Preparing for Labor and Delivery” from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, July 17, in Light Hall, Room 407.  … Read More

You now can watch the 2014 Game Plan for your Health video, “Manage your Energy, Maximize your Life.” Being our best requires us to take a close look at how we manage our energy. Without managing our energy, relationships, work performance and our general love for life may suffer. Read More

All three steps of the nationally award-winning Go for the Gold program are now ready. Get started or check your status by logging in to the Health and Wellness Information Portal. Step One: Complete the yearly Health Risk Assessment. Step Two: Complete eight of the 11 actions from the… Read More

LaManda Watson LaManda Watson, an administrative assistant in the Department of Pediatric Allergy, Immunology and Pulmonary Medicine, turned a fear into a healthy lifestyle change. Watson has always been afraid of elevators. She decided to take the stairs to be healthy and lose weight. Through challenging herself to take the… Read More

June is National Dairy Month. Celebrate by joining Laura Marbury as she uses culinary solutions to create delicious recipes. These recipes use dairy products that can be enjoyed by all, including those who are lactose intolerant. The event will be held Thursday, June 26, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30… Read More

Stress at work can lead to friction and strife, resulting in low office morale. Find out how to build a more civilized workplace. Read More

Take part in the "Fruits and Vegetables: More Matters" summer challenge.

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(iStock) Health Plus is offering an exciting new program, the National Diabetes Prevention Program, proven to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes through group sessions with a trained lifestyle coach. It is for faculty and staff who have pre-diabetes or are high risk for diabetes. The… Read More

(Vanderbilt University) Energize your day with Move it Mondays. The CDC recommends that adults get 150 minutes of physical activity each week. Leverage the power of social support to increase your activity! Join Health Plus every Monday for a 25-minute group walk across campus. Meet at… Read More

Get a coach! Health Plus offers faculty and staff individualized help with losing weight, getting active, quitting smoking or other wellness goals. When you meet with your coach, you will have your height, weight and blood pressure measured and then set up a plan that works for… Read More

Listen to Vanderbilt's latest Health and Wellness Wellcast, and learn to prevent diarrhea while traveling. Read More

Join co-workers June 12 for the next installment of the VandyWalk series, "Healthy Local Dining," with Marilyn Holmes. Read More

Vanderbilt University has been named second in the world for its programs to enhance the physical and mental health and safety of its employees throughout the University and Medical Center. Read More

(iStockphoto) Bringing the family and support network together to discuss a loved one’s changing situation and available options is a crucial step in elder care planning and making appropriate choices. Cindy Hancock, director of community relations at Oasis In-Home Care, will answer questions, exchange ideas and provide resources to… Read More