Health Plus
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‘Hold the Stuffing’ helps control weight during holidays
To participate in Hold the Stuffing, weigh in at a Health Plus Hold the Stuffing station before Thanksgiving (Nov. 14-19) and again after New Year’s. If you maintain your weight within two pounds, you will be entered into a drawing for one of 10 $50… Read MoreNov 9, 2011
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Last chance to complete Go for the Gold is Oct. 31
The deadline for the award-winning Go for the Gold program is Oct. 31 at 11:59 p.m. A wellness credit of up to $240 per year is available to faculty and staff paying for Vanderbilt Health Plan benefits in 2012. Need help with Go for the… Read MoreOct 28, 2011
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Benefits of physical activity celebrated at Senior Leader Walk
Community, Neighborhood and Government Relation's Mary Pat Teague, Mayor Karl Dean and Vice Chancellor for Administration Jerry Fife lead the Senior Leader Walk Oct. 25. (Daniel Dubois/Vanderbilt) Participating faculty and staff had great fall weather for the Senior Leader Walk Tuesday, Oct. 25. From five starting points, employees walked… Read MoreOct 26, 2011
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Walk with senior leaders, get free lunch Oct. 25
Join Vice Chancellor of Administration Jerry Fife, Executive Chief Nursing Officer Marilyn Dubree, other senior leaders and Nashville’s Mayor Karl Dean for a campus walk beginning at five locations, and ending at Health Plus on Oct. 25. Read MoreOct 21, 2011
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Wellcast: Hear about changes to Go for the Gold
Health Plus staff Stacey Kendrick and Brad Awalt discuss what’s new about the Go for the Gold program in 2011. A wellness credit of up to $240 is available to benefits-eligible faculty and staff by completing Go for the Gold. The deadline is Monday, Oct. Read MoreOct 6, 2011
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‘Seven Habits of Healthy People’ offered Oct. 11
Developed with FranklinCovey, The 7 Habits of Healthy People is a one-day engaging experience based on the timeless principles found in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, the best selling business and audio book of all time, authored by Dr. Stephen R. Covey. Read MoreSep 26, 2011
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Monthly wellcasts help keep you on track
Did you know Health Plus offers short and informative Wellcasts on a variety of topics to support your active lifestyle? Subjects include: Hydrate to Feel Great, Why Muscle Matters, Maximizing Performance with a Nutrition Strategy, Protein for an Active Lifestyle, and many more. Read MoreSep 26, 2011
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Train to run or walk a 5K with Mayor Karl Dean
The kick-off for this November event is on Sept. 10. Read MoreSep 24, 2011
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Know Your Numbers
Health Plus will have Know Your Numbers stations set up in several locations across campus this week. Have your weight, blood pressure and body mass index checked. You can now view your Know Your Numbers measurements at the Health and Wellness Information Portal as well… Read MoreSep 16, 2011
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Weight Watchers starts up Sept. 28
A new 10-week session of Weight Watchers at Work will meet at the Student Life Center beginning Sept. 28. Read MoreSep 16, 2011
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Green Bag Luncheon Series kicks off Sept. 21 with fresh foods demonstration, tasting
Yearlong series will address current sustainability topics Using fresh food items from the Vanderbilt Farmers' Market will be the first topic in the Green Bag Luncheon Series, which kicks off Sept. 21. (Vanderbilt University) Starting this month, Vanderbilt’s Sustainability and Environmental Management Office (SEMO) and the American… Read MoreSep 13, 2011
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Love Your Heart Expo Sept. 14
The Love Your Heart Expo will be sponsored by Health Plus and Vanderbilt Heart on Wednesday, Sept. 14, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Light Hall North Lobby. Read MoreSep 8, 2011
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Babies and You meets Sept. 15
"Men Have Babies, Too" will be the topic of the Babies and You session on Thursday, Sept. 15, from noon to 1 p.m. in 407 Light Hall. Read MoreSep 8, 2011
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Know Your Numbers opportunities Sept. 12-16
Health Plus will have Know Your Numbers stations set up in several locations across campus Sept. 12-16. Have your weight, blood pressure and body mass index checked. Read MoreSep 8, 2011
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Weight Loss program orientation Sept. 6, 13
Vanderbilt employees and their families receive a discount on this program and may be eligible for reimbursement of some of the cost. Read MoreSep 1, 2011
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New session of Weight Watchers at Work begins Sept. 13
A new session of Weight Watchers at Work starts Sept. 13 at Loews Vanderbilt Plaza. Read MoreAug 29, 2011
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Know Your Numbers this week
Stations will be set up across campus to check weight, blood pressure and body mass index. Read MoreAug 29, 2011
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‘Know Your Numbers’ and get fit
Check your weights, blood pressure and body mass index and use those numbers for your Go for the Gold challenge. Read MoreAug 19, 2011
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Challenge yourself with aerobics superclass
The Health Plus Aerobic Challenge will end with a two-hour superclass that includes six 20-minute classes. Read MoreAug 18, 2011
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Wellcast: Personal safety tips for young children
The Vanderbilt Child and Family Center’s Stacey Bonner recently spoke with Lt. Terry Hutcherson and Victim Services Coordinator Jyl Shaffer of the Vanderbilt University Police Department about some back-to-school safety tips for young children. Read MoreAug 18, 2011