Student Health Center
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Student Care Network offers resources for start of spring semester
As the new semester begins, Vanderbilt’s Student Care Network is highlighting the robust resources available to support undergraduate, graduate and professional students. Read MoreJan 18, 2023
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VU community encouraged to practice healthy behaviors; new omicron-specific boosters available
There are many things Vanderbilt community members can do to protect themselves, as well as their friends, colleagues and fellow community members, from various illnesses. Among them is getting the new bivalent COVID vaccine booster, which targets the omicron subvariants that currently make up 99 percent of new cases in the U.S. Read MoreSep 14, 2022
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Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson booster shots available to Vanderbilt faculty, students, staff and postdocs who meet eligibility requirements
Faculty, staff and postdocs who meet eligibility requirements can receive the Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot at the Occupational Health Clinic on the sixth floor in the Medical Arts Building Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Walk-in services are available; no appointment is needed. Read MoreOct 28, 2021
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Flu shots at night? What a fright!
Do you still need your flu shot and can’t find the time to make it to the Student Health Center during the day? If yes, then Boo to the Flu on Tuesday, Oct. 26, is for you. Read MoreOct 21, 2021
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Employee flu vaccinations available at Student Life Center Oct. 22, 29; student options still available
Vanderbilt Occupational Health will host two FLUla-2-Uza events, open to faculty, staff and postdocs, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 22 and 29 in the Student Life Center Ballroom. Read MoreOct 15, 2021
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Free flu shots and COVID booster shots available for Vanderbilt community
Vanderbilt is now offering free flu shots and free Pfizer COVID booster vaccines for eligible members of the Vanderbilt community. Read MoreSep 30, 2021
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Student Health Center to expand symptomatic COVID-19 testing to Saturdays, other symptomatic testing options for campus community
The Student Health Center will offer symptomatic COVID-19 testing on Saturdays throughout September. No appointment is necessary. Read MoreAug 30, 2021
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Student Health Center, University Counseling Center phone lines restored
Due to the widespread AT&T telecommunications outage across Nashville, the main phone lines for the Student Health Center and the University Counseling Center are down. Read MoreDec 27, 2020
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Students encouraged to practice distance but not disconnection over extended winter break
While many Vanderbilt students will be physically distant from campus over the extended winter break, the Student Care Network is committed to ensuring that students do not feel disconnected from campus support services. Read MoreNov 16, 2020
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Free flu shots for students available at the Student Health Center
Free flu shots are now available for all students at the Student Health Center, including on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Read MoreSep 11, 2020
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University monitoring coronavirus outbreak
Vanderbilt University officials are actively monitoring the outbreak of the respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, China. At this time, there are no reports of coronavirus cases on the Vanderbilt campus, and there are no confirmed cases in Tennessee. Read MoreJan 29, 2020
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Student Care Network recognized as innovative best practice in supporting student health and wellness
Vanderbilt’s Student Care Network has received national recognition as a best practice for its innovative approach to supporting the health and wellness needs of Vanderbilt University students. Read MoreFeb 28, 2019
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Student Care Network enhances student health and wellness services
With the new Student Care Network, Vanderbilt students will begin the academic year with improved access to a variety of new health and wellness services. Read MoreAug 24, 2018
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New Student Care Network, university’s fully integrated model of care for students, launches July 1
Vanderbilt’s new Student Care Network officially launched July 1, providing a holistic, inclusive system of health and wellness services and resources. Read MoreJul 2, 2018
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Todd Weinman to lead new University Counseling Center
Provost Susan R. Wente announced today that psychologist Todd Weinman, a seasoned mental health administrator, has been named as the inaugural director of the new University Counseling Center. Read MoreApr 24, 2018
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Faculty asked to work with students who miss class due to flu
The Office of the Dean of Students is reporting a high number of influenza cases among students on campus. As a result, the Student Health Center is encouraging all students who are ill to stay away from class to avoid spreading the virus. Read MoreJan 18, 2018
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VU and VUMC partner to redesign Mental Health Services
After two years of study and numerous listening sessions with students, postdoctoral fellows and providers, Vanderbilt has made the decision to transition to a new integrated model of care for campus resources that address mental health and well-being services for all students and fellows. Read MoreOct 26, 2017
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Psychological and Counseling Center director transitions to faculty role
Catherine Fuchs, director of the Psychological and Counseling Center, will transition from center director to return to child and adolescent specialty care in her capacity as faculty in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Read MoreJul 31, 2017
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Mumps cases continue sporadically on campus
New cases of mumps among students and staff members at Vanderbilt continue to sporadically occur. There have been cases as recently as May 2017. Read MoreJun 7, 2017
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Important message from Provost Wente regarding mumps on campus
A small number of mumps cases have been confirmed on the Vanderbilt campus. Read MoreFeb 16, 2017