Wellcast

Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos discusses "GO THERE," a campuswide campaign to promote mental health and well-being at Vanderbilt, in part one of two in the latest Work/Life Connections wellcast. Read More

​Does Work/Life Connections-EAP provide long-term counseling? Who can use the EAP benefit? Hear answers to these questions and more as key features of this Health and Wellness benefit for Vanderbilt employees are discussed. Read More

Fifteen-year cyclist Les Wooldridge talks with Teera Wilkins, Occupational Health Clinic, about how cyclist and drivers can respect one another when sharing the road. Read More

Stephanie Dean with Work-Life Connections speaks about the risks and benefits of engaging in difficult conversations. Read More

Ted Fischer, professor of anthropology, director of the Center for Latin American Studies and author of the book, “The Good Life," talks about the global traits of a good life. Read More

Deborah Sutherland, nurse specialist for Occupational Health's Infectious Disease Program, discusses the importance of promptly reporting and following up with exposure injuries. Read More

Reba Sloan speaks about a fairly new eating disorder called orthorexia, which indicates an unhealthy obsession with eating healthy foods. Read More

In the latest Wellcast, Janet McCutchen with Work/Life Connections speaks with Rosemary Cope, a licensed professional counselor, about secondary trauma, its symptoms, and how to cope with the effects of stress. Read More

Peter Martin, professor of psychiatry and pharmacology and director of the Vanderbilt Addiction Center and the Vanderbilt Institute for Coffee Studies, talks about how coffee can positively affect your health.    … Read More

Physician Bennett Spetalnik talks about Vanderbilt’s delivery department and the pros and cons of pre-term and full-term deliveries. Read More

Clinical counselor Ellen Clark will discuss the benefits of pre-marital counseling and the Employee Assistance Program’s role in helping couples set a good foundation for their future as a couple. Read More

This time of year, we often take stock of where we are, where we’ve been and where we want to be. Read More

Clinical Counselor Rosemary Cope shares her wisdom on how to walk the path of forgiveness. Read More

This week’s wellcast focuses on the Diabetes Prevention Program, a Health Plus initiative geared toward Vanderbilt faculty and staff who have pre-diabetes or are at high risk for developing type-2 diabetes. Read More

Was that sneeze just allergies, the start of a cold, or something more serious? Read More

Melinda Jones, registered dietitian and activities coordinator at HealthPlus, sorts out accurate nutritional information. Read More

Alternative work methods and communication styles can sometimes be hard for individuals to see on their own. In the latest wellcast, Stephanie Dean of Work/Life Connections and psychologist Chad Buck discuss ways in which Work/Life Connection’s workplace coaching improves performance. Read More

(iStockphoto) Organizations across the country, including Vanderbilt, have had to change rapidly to meet the challenges of a new economic reality. This can pose challenges for employees. Traci Nordberg, chief human resources officer at Vanderbilt, speaks with Janet McCutchen of Work/Life Connections–EAP about ways to respond and adapt to… Read More

Elder abuse in the home or in nursing facilities can take on a variety of forms, some of which may not be obvious. Stacey Bonner of the Vanderbilt Child and Family Center speaks with Terry Kornman, outreach coordinator with FiftyForward Victory over Crime, about elder abuse and how to recognize… Read More

Stress at work can lead to friction and strife, resulting in low office morale. Find out how to build a more civilized workplace. Read More