Wellcast

(Vanderbilt University) Stacy Bonner of the Vanderbilt Child and Family Center speaks with Betty McDaniel-Thomas, a certified lactation consultant at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, about Mom’s Milk Club, a support group for breastfeeding mothers. If you have questions about breastfeeding or need support from other mothers,… Read More

Students in the Vanderbilt School of Nursing Nurse-Midwifery Program. (Vanderbilt University) Michelle Collins, associate professor of nursing and director of the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Nurse-Midwifery Program, speaks with Health Plus’ Laura Osterman about the practice of midwifery and what women can do to prepare for… Read More

Listen to Vanderbilt's latest Health and Wellness Wellcast, and learn to prevent diarrhea while traveling. Read More

(iStockphoto) Are you a family caregiver in need of a vacation? Do you know who would care for your loved one while you are away? Respite care may be the answer. Stacey Bonner of the Vanderbilt Child and Family Center speaks with Dana Hentschel, community relations director at Elmcroft… Read More

Learn about mindfulness, a technique that teaches how to become more attentive without becoming overwhelmed. Read More

Do you get everyday or social "jet lag?" Identifying your Chronotype can help in picking the best sleep schedule for you. Read More

Listen to a discussion on Gregg Jacobs' book, Say Goodnight to Insomnia. Read More

Taking care of loved ones as can be stressful and can actually be harmful to the caregiver’s own health. Read More

Listen to the new Health and Wellness Wellcast, Helping children develop healthy eating habits, featuring Jessica Bennett, a dietician with the Vanderbilt Nutrition Clinic. Read More

In a new Health and Wellness Wellcast, Janet McCutchen with Work/Life Connections and physician Paul Ragan discuss the link between heart disease and depression. Read More

(iStockphoto) Teera Wilkins with the Occupational Health Clinic speaks with Dr. Roy Elam, associate professor at the Vanderbilt Center for Integrative Health, about the new EMPOWER pain management program at Vanderbilt. The program is free for Vanderbilt employees… Read More

Vanderbilt's Faculty and Staff Health and Wellness has created a "Resilience Toolkit" to help employees "spring back" from life’s challenges and unexpected stressful events. Read More

anet McCutchen of Work-Life Connections/EAP interviews Judith Akin, Work-Life Connections/EAP consulting psychiatrist, about ways to enjoy the Holidays – even if you are spending them away from family and friends Read More

(iStockphoto) As with most organizations over the past year, Vanderbilt has faced changes. There are various ways that people respond to change, and having a support network is a significant part of addressing the emotional impact. The Vanderbilt Work/Life Connections–Employee Assistance Program wellcast, “Maintaining Peer Connections During Times of… Read More

Jami Miller, director of the Dermatology Residency Program and Phototherapy, talks about skin cancer and what could put you at risk. Read More

Rev. Lillian Hallstrand, VUMC chaplain, discusses the importance of maintaining peer connections during times of stress and transition. Read More

Rachel Heitmann, program director at the Tennessee Department of Health, talks about SIDS or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Read More

Registered Dietitian Jessica Bennett with the Vanderbilt Nutrition Clinic talks about the vegetarian lifestyle. Read More

Hear a podcast in recognition of International Infection Prevention Week. Read More

(Vanderbilt University) Lt. Rochelle Berrios from the Vanderbilt University Police Department’s Office of Victim Services discusses how the office works to protect the rights and dignity of domestic violence victims by providing them with support, referrals and advocacy in a compassionate and empowering manner. Listen here. Listen… Read More