Student Health Center
University monitoring coronavirus outbreak
Jan. 29, 2020—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.
Student Care Network recognized as innovative best practice in supporting student health and wellness
Feb. 28, 2019—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.
Student Care Network enhances student health and wellness services
Aug. 24, 2018—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.
New Student Care Network, university’s fully integrated model of care for students, launches July 1
Jul. 2, 2018—Vanderbilt’s new Student Care Network officially launched July 1, providing a holistic, inclusive system of health and wellness services and resources.
Todd Weinman to lead new University Counseling Center
Apr. 24, 2018—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.
Faculty asked to work with students who miss class due to flu
Jan. 18, 2018—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.
VU and VUMC partner to redesign Mental Health Services
Oct. 26, 2017—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.
Psychological and Counseling Center director transitions to faculty role
Jul. 31, 2017—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.
Mumps cases continue sporadically on campus
Jun. 7, 2017—New cases of mumps among students and staff members at Vanderbilt continue to sporadically occur. There have been cases as recently as May 2017.
Important message from Provost Wente regarding mumps on campus
Feb. 16, 2017—A small number of mumps cases have been confirmed on the Vanderbilt campus.
Humane dispersal of roosting birds is underway
Jan. 27, 2017—Sounds of fireworks and flashing light will fill the air a couple of times each day beginning Wednesday, Feb. 1, as Vanderbilt undertakes its latest effort to drive roosting birds from campus.
Mental health and well-being focus of chancellor’s committee, new campuswide initiative
Sep. 22, 2016—Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos has empaneled a committee to consider and make recommendations on how the university can further support holistic and inclusive approaches to supporting mental health and well-being.