Health Plus

Wearing a mask has been a statement of protecting each other from the spread of COVID-19 over the past two years. In health care, wearing a mask made faculty and staff feel like they were being responsible, conscientious and considerate of patients and peers. For others, it felt like a requirement that infringed upon rights and self-determination. Whichever category you may fall into, we are inching closer towards a world without masks. Read More

Health Plus offers Mindful Stretch Breaks, where faculty and staff can join in guided stretching and breathing to feel relaxed, rejuvenated and renewed. Read More

Health Plus offers Babies and You, a worksite prenatal health promotion program for faculty and staff, their spouses and/or dependent children who become pregnant. Read More

Community supported agriculture works like a subscription service for vegetables. CSAs provide farmers with income to help cover costs for the upcoming season. Read More

Almost daily we are bombarded with conflicting information about what foods are best for good health. This presentation, led by Health Plus health educator Rachel Bowman, will help you discover the essentials for nourishing your body and feeling your best.   Read More

Join Dr. Cathy Eng and Dr. Reid Ness for a Q&A webinar for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. This webinar will educate about colorectal cancer facts, opportunities to reduce risk, and screening options and guidelines. Read More

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 action to reduce those risks. Read More

Participate in programs to measure blood pressure, weight and body mass index. These numbers can be used on your yearly Health Assessment and Wellness Actions Log for the Go for the Gold program. Read More

You can play an important role in creating a culture of wellness at Vanderbilt. Wellness Commodores lead by example through their enthusiastic commitment to wellness. Read More

February is National Heart Month. Join Dr. Esther Kim as she discusses how using life’s "simple 7" can help you achieve ideal cardiovascular health. Read More

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. Join in a variety of fun and informative events and programs with Count on Your Heart. Read More

Fats are a necessary part of a healthy diet, but some types of fat can have a more positive impact on your health than others. Read More

Compete with colleagues or just have fun recording your steps to celebrate heart health for a chance to win great prizes. The more steps you accumulate, the more prize drawing entries you achieve. Read More

New cohorts of Control is the Goal begin quarterly (February, May, August and November). You will receive an email when the first module is available. The blood pressure management program is sponsored by Health Plus. Read More

Stepping into a new year can feel exciting and overwhelming. Join Jim Jackson, research professor of medicine and psychiatry and behavioral sciences, as he introduces us to psychological flexibility, which he calls the "super power of super powers" for mental well-being. Read More

Make hydration a priority this year. Choosing sugar-sweetened, alcoholic or high-calorie coffee drinks over water throughout the day can cause you to consume excess calories with very little nutrition. Read More

Just when we began to take a breath from the delta surge, the omicron variant permeates the news. To ease anxiety brought on by the most recent COVID-19 surge, here are six tips to help you manage stress. Read More

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 More

Health Plus offers Babies and You, a worksite prenatal health promotion program for faculty and staff, their spouses, and/or dependent children who become pregnant. Read More

"A Healthier You" presents quick and easy access to health and well-being information and resources. Each month features a new topic and Vanderbilt expert. Read More