Virgin Pulse

Virgin Pulse has launched a team-based challenge from Nov. 18–24, 2024 where every participant can make a meaningful contribution to their team by choosing a healthy habit to develop and tracking physical activity while connecting with colleagues. Read More

Feeling a sense of belonging at work can have a significant impact on your social well-being. Join the next healthy habit challenge with Virgin Pulse and grow your community. Read More

Vanderbilt has won three Stevie awards—the first time the university has been recognized by the world’s premier business awards. More than 3,600 international nominations were submitted in a wide range of categories. Read More

August is National Wellness Month so boost your social and physical well-being by joining the next university-wide team step challenge through Virgin Pulse from Aug. 19-Sept. 1. Read More

Exercising outdoors in the summer offers a unique set of opportunities and challenges. The warm weather and longer days are invigorating and offer a change of scenery from indoor workouts, but the heat and sun can pose risks such as dehydration, heat exhaustion and sunburn. To enjoy the benefits of outdoor exercise while minimizing these dangers, it is important to take precautions. Read More

At Vanderbilt, we are dedicated to cultivating a campus culture that prioritizes the holistic well-being of our staff. The Vanderbilt Staff Athletics Program, or "Staff-Letics" for short, embodies this unwavering commitment. The new initiative goes beyond just promoting physical activity; it also fosters a deep sense of community, camaraderie and belonging among our Vanderbilt staff and colleagues.  Read More

Sleep affects our memory, mood and concentration, so getting quality rest is vital for our physical and emotional well-being. Quality sleep is not a one-size-fits-all journey, but the Office of Health and Wellness has compiled few tips that can help you transition to sleeping well. Read More

When it comes to building a healthier lifestyle, you might be more successful with adding new behaviors rather than attempting to break old habits. Anything you do regularly and consistently can become a ritual. Maintaining a daily routine is crucial to an overall sense of well-being. Here are some tips to help you get started. Read More

Setting wellness goals is important for personal growth and overall well-being. Wellness goals give you purpose and help you prioritize your health. Addressing your wellness goals should leave you feeling happier, healthier and more fulfilled.  Read More

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 More

The holiday season is often portrayed as a joyous time. Unfortunately, for many people, this time of year can create more stress than joy. Expectations about what can and should happen for having memorable holidays can be hard to live up to. It helps to acknowledge that most people feel some sort of stress this time of year. If you are stressing out about the holidays, know that this is normal. Read More

November is centered around men’s health awareness, and it’s a reminder for everyone to prioritize their physical and mental health.   Read More

Understanding the relationship between mental wellness and physical well-being is crucial to improving all areas of your life.  Lyra, your mental health benefit, can get you matched to a provider who speaks your desired language, has a relatable background, or has an expertise in helping members navigate multicultural topics. Virgin Pulse, your wellness benefit, takes a whole-person approach to health and well-being by providing members with a unified highly personalized digital health experience to help improve their mental health, physical well-being and everything in between.   Read More

This time of year is a great moment to regroup, find your focus and adopt some healthy habits for your body and mind. Virgin Pulse, Vanderbilt’s wellness platform, can help you make the most of the autumn months by encouraging healthy habit change while earning Pulse Cash rewards.  Read More

Virgin Pulse, Vanderbilt’s online well-being and coaching platform, offers personalized resources to help families kick-start healthy habits. Read More

Virgin Pulse challenges immerse employees in an experience where individuals can join colleagues in a virtual competition to become healthier. The next highlighted challenge is Fit In Strength, a healthy habit challenge, which will take place July 10-16. Read More

May is Employee Health and Fitness Month, which celebrates and promotes physical activity and its benefits for employees. Join the Office of Health and Wellness for a Walking Wednesday event on May 24 and learn how you can best use Virgin Pulse for physical well-being.    Read More

April is National Stress Awareness Month. Vanderbilt’s newest wellness program, administered by Virgin Pulse, can help you take actionable steps toward controlling stress by making healthy choices. Read More

Virgin Pulse is Vanderbilt’s new wellness program that is available to all benefits-eligible employees. It includes an expanded incentive program that encourages daily participant engagement to build healthy habits. Participants will also receive higher points for completed actions through the rest of the year. Read More

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 More