Office For Health And Wellness
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Take advantage of well-being resources for employees in 2024
As a new year begins, Vanderbilt is encouraging all employees to take advantage of the extensive well-being resources available to them. The offerings, which include wellness and mental health programs, are part of the university’s broader commitment to supporting the holistic health of its faculty, staff and postdocs across all key aspects of their lives. Read MoreJan 11, 2024
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November is National Men’s Health Awareness Month
November is centered around men’s health awareness, and it’s a reminder for everyone to prioritize their physical and mental health. Read MoreNov 8, 2023
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Missed Flulapalooza? Flu vaccines available now at Occupational Health Clinic
You can stop into OHC any weekday from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., no appointment required. Check out the Occupational Health Clinic website for more information on the flu and getting your vaccine. Read MoreOct 11, 2023
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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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Take advantage of well-being resources for employees in 2023
As a new year begins, Vanderbilt is encouraging all employees to take advantage of the extensive well-being resources available to them. The offerings include newly launched wellness and mental health programs and are part of the university’s broader commitment to supporting the holistic health of its faculty, staff and postdocs across key aspects of their lives. Read MoreJan 3, 2023
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HR shares updates on Vanderbilt’s expanded paid parental leave for staff
Vanderbilt University is expanding paid parental leave for staff from two weeks to eight weeks starting Sept. 1, 2022. Staff paid parental leave can now be used any time during the first four months following the birth of a child or four months after adoption. Read MoreAug 24, 2022
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Monkeypox health and safety tips to start the 2022–23 academic year
Monkeypox has arrived in Tennessee and in Davidson County, and Vanderbilt University has been preparing and planning for managing any impact to the campus community. Read MoreAug 22, 2022
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Andrea George to lead environmental health and safety within expanded Office of Health and Wellness
Andrea George, MS’94, PhD’07, has been promoted to assistant vice chancellor for environmental health and safety for Vanderbilt University. George will oversee all chemical safety, biological safety, radiation safety and hazardous waste in the university’s research enterprise. She will continue directing a laser safety program in collaboration with the Laser Safety Committee. Read MoreMar 7, 2022