Health Plus
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Health Plus Nutrition Corner: Enjoy fall’s flavors
Seasonal eating is beneficial to your health, your wallet and your tastebuds. Shopping seasonal produce saves you money at the grocery store or farmers' market. In Tennessee, fall produce is available from September to November. Read MoreOct 9, 2020
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Celebrate completing Go for the Gold with virtual high fives, win prizes
Show us how you celebrate completing Go for the Gold with your best virtual high five and win prizes. Share a photo or video of you and/or your team giving virtual high fives in celebration of completing Go for the Gold. Read MoreSep 24, 2020
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Register for ‘Eat Well, Live Well: A Nutrition Webinar’ Sept. 30
Almost daily we are bombarded with confusing information about what foods are best for good health. This presentation will help you discover the essentials for nourishing your body and feeling your best. Read MoreSep 24, 2020
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Join Fit for Fall Team Challenge and complete a Go for the Gold wellness action
Get fit this fall and complete a wellness action by joining the Fit For Fall Team Challenge. Read MoreSep 18, 2020
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Go for the Gold: How to determine your risk for diabetes
One in nine American adults has diabetes, and one in three has pre-diabetes. Prevention and early intervention can decrease the risk of complications down the road. Read MoreSep 11, 2020
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Register for ‘Control is the Goal’ blood pressure management program
Control is the Goal is a blood pressure management program available to Vanderbilt faculty and staff who have high blood pressure (hypertension) or are at high risk for developing high blood pressure. Read MoreSep 11, 2020
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Game Plan for Your Health Video: ‘Connectedness–Some Assembly Required’
In "Connectedness: Some Assembly Required," a team of Vanderbilt experts shares how to get connected and stay connected to others—no matter what challenges life presents. Read MoreSep 9, 2020
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Are you at risk for obstructive sleep apnea?
Log in to the Health Plus Health Guide to complete the “Am I at Risk for Obstructive Sleep Apnea?” wellness action in Step 2 of the Wellness Action Log of Go for the Gold. Read MoreSep 9, 2020
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A Healthier You: ‘Nourish a Healthy Mind and Body’
Watch the A Healthier You presentation, “Nourish a Healthy Mind and Body.” Health Plus is part of Health and Wellness. Health Plus’ mission is to advance healthy lifestyle practices for faculty and staff. Read MoreAug 23, 2020
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All three steps of Go for the Gold now ready
Vanderbilt's award-winning 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 MoreAug 23, 2020
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Join Health Plus Fit for Fall Team Challenge
Get active this fall by joining the Health Plus Fit for Fall Team Challenge. Compete to take small steps toward greater fitness together. Read MoreAug 23, 2020
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Health Plus Nutrition Corner: Simple meals for busy people
Having a stocked kitchen means being closer to simple, healthy meals. Follow this guide to identify versatile foods and ingredients that enhance your weekly meals. Read MoreJul 21, 2020
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Take a virtual group Mindful Break with Health Plus
Health Plus offers Mindful Breaks, where faculty and staff can join in guided stretching and breathing to feel relaxed, rejuvenated and renewed. These sessions, now available via Zoom, are intended to be held with a minimum of 10 participants and may be booked up to 20 minutes long. Read MoreJul 9, 2020
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A Healthier You: Telemedicine visits
Learn the what, how and why of telemedicine visits in this video. Read MoreJun 10, 2020
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First two steps of Go for the Gold now available
Vanderbilt's award-winning 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 MoreJun 9, 2020
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Become a Health Plus Wellness Commodore
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 MoreMay 28, 2020
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Participate in Health Plus’ Spring into Summer weight maintenance program
Celebrate good health this season with Health Plus' Spring into Summer weight maintenance program. Do an initial weigh-in June 1-12. Participants will receive weekly resources to promote good health this summer. After four weeks, submit a final weigh-in July 13-24. Read MoreMay 28, 2020
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Play Move in May Wellness Bingo
Keep moving in the month of May by playing Move in May Wellness Bingo. The registration deadline is May 28. Read MoreMay 20, 2020
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Enroll in Babies and You prenatal education program; virtual sessions offered
Health Plus offers Babies and You, a prenatal health promotion program for faculty and staff, their spouses, and/or their dependent children who become pregnant. The program encourages early and consistent prenatal care and provides monthly educational opportunities covering topics like breastfeeding, nutrition, coping with the discomforts of pregnancy, newborn care, choosing a pediatrician and more. Read MoreMay 20, 2020
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Diabetes Prevention Program virtual information session set for May 29
Attend a virtual information session to learn about the Diabetes Prevention Program. Register to attend the live session scheduled for Friday, May 29, at noon. Read MoreMay 14, 2020