Healthy VU
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Develop healthy habits, earn rewards through new wellness program; Virgin Pulse replaces Go for the Gold
Vanderbilt University’s new wellness program is now available to all employees. Administered by Virgin Pulse, the program encourages healthy habits through fun challenges and quarterly rewards. Read MoreJan 23, 2023
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Be a leader for wellness with Health Plus Wellness Commodores
Wellness Commodores lead by example through their enthusiastic commitment to wellness, have a positive impact on the culture of wellness within their department, and are recognized for the volunteer work that they do. Read MoreAug 22, 2019
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Weight loss study looking for African American male participants
The Center for Research on Men's Health at Vanderbilt University is conducting a weight-loss program in the Nashville area called Tailor Made: Solutions for Your Health. Tailor Made is specifically tailored to overweight and obese African American Men ages 35-64. Read MoreAug 16, 2019
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My Southern Health: Preventing skin cancer
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S., and one in five Americans will develop it at some point in their lives, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Read MoreJul 22, 2019
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My Southern Health: Remember food safety at farmers markets
Regulations at both the federal and state level are in place to keep consumers safe from foodborne illness. Despite established regulations, it’s important to keep food safety tips in mind, as food contamination can occur during production, processing or distribution. Read MoreJun 14, 2019
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Vandy Walks: Campus in bloom
Led by faculty and staff, Vandy Walks is a walking series brought to you by Health Plus and the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center. Read MoreJun 4, 2019
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My Southern Health: Understanding a new approach to cancer treatment
Breast cancer expert Ben Ho Park, M.D., is the new director of Precision Oncology at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center. Dr. Park explains his groundbreaking research on the genetic events that lead to cancer, and what that means for the future of cancer treatment. Read MoreMay 31, 2019
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Host Health Plus’ CORE Nutrition at your office
CORE Nutrition offers practical recipes, healthy samples, and reliable nutrition information in a fun, come and go atmosphere. Read MoreMay 29, 2019
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Take a mindful break with Health Plus
Follow along with Health Plus’s Mindful Break video to feel relaxed and renewed. Read MoreMay 22, 2019
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My Southern Health: Measles, vaccines and protecting families
Measles not only makes children feel really awful, but it can also have serious or possibly fatal complications. Joseph Gigante, M.D., a pediatrician at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, answers common questions about measles and the vaccine that can prevent it. Read MoreMay 17, 2019
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Free memory and Alzheimer’s gene screenings May 14
Staff from the Center for Cognitive Medicine will administer memory screenings and Alzheimer’s gene screenings at no cost to community members ages 60 and above. Read MoreMay 10, 2019
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Babies and You: ‘Basics of Infant Safety at Home and in the Car’
"Babies and You" encourages early and consistent prenatal care and provides monthly educational opportunities. Read MoreMay 3, 2019
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Veterans with GERD needed for research study
Investigators with VUMC's Diet, Body Composition, and Human Metabolism Core are comparing the effects of diets on gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in Veterans. Read MoreApr 16, 2019
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Babies and You: ‘Postpartum Care’ April 18
Health Plus offers "Babies and You", a work site prenatal health promotion program for faculty/staff, spouses, and/or dependent children who become pregnant. Read MoreApr 11, 2019
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My Southern Health: 4 tips for back care in these warm, sunny months
Months of warm, glorious sun draw us outdoors to enjoy the weather, but those same months can be tough on the back. Here are four tips for back care to keep in mind this time of year, from Byron Stephens II, M.D., a Vanderbilt Spine Center specialist with Vanderbilt Orthopaedics. Read MoreApr 9, 2019
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Wellcast: ‘Understanding Heart Disease in Women’
Sharmin Basher, Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine and physician at the Vanderbilt Women’s Heart Program, talks about important differences in heart disease in women as compared to men. Read more information on the Vanderbilt Women’s Heart Program. Read MoreApr 5, 2019
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Join the Health Plus ‘Fuel Up Challenge’
Employees can join the 8-week friendly competition with fellow coworkers to help create new, deliciously healthy habits. Read MoreMar 27, 2019
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Vanderbilt Health OnCall now available in Hendersonville
Vanderbilt Health OnCall, a healthcare service that comes to patients when they are too busy or ill to make it to a clinic, is now treating patients in the Hendersonville community. Read MoreMar 19, 2019
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My Southern Health: How surgical weight loss can be a catalyst to improved health
A surgical weight loss procedure, such as the sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass, can be the first step to halting the cycle of obesity and enhancing lifestyle. Read MoreMar 19, 2019
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My Southern Health: Got the flu? Here’s why you need to stay home
William Schaffner, M.D., professor of Preventive Medicine and Infectious Diseases at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, weighs in on the importance of staying home while sick and what we can all do to protect ourselves. Read MoreFeb 22, 2019