VWell is a program within VUMC's Faculty & Physician Wellness Program with a mission to "Empower Faculty and Physician Well-being." As a part of this program, we are pleased to share the following resources with you.
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Physical health is a cornerstone of overall well-being. General Internal Medicine and OB/GYN have partnered to provide a process for you and your family members to obtain a VUMC primary care physician. Through this program, you will receive assistance in coordinating appointment slots for yourself and your family for long-term medical care, including prevention for those without current medical problems.
To find a PCP for you or your family member:
- Email pc4newfac@vumc.org and state that you are a VUMC faculty member.
- In your email include who needs the PCP: faculty; spouse; dependent <18 years old; or dependent on your health care plan > 18 years old.
Note: For urgent health care needs use the Vanderbilt Health Walk-in Clinics.
- Within 1-2 days, you will receive a reply email that includes detailed information. Respond to this email with your preferences.
- Expect an appointment with a Faculty Physician within 14 days.
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At Vanderbilt Oral Health we believe that dental health is an important part of overall well-being. Therefore, we are pleased to provide a process for new employees and their family members to obtain a VUMC dentist.
Follow these steps to find a dentist for you, your spouse, or dependent, and read more about our clinic below:- Send an email to dentalfacultyprogram@vumc.org
- State that you are a VUMC faculty member.
- Identify who needs the dentistry appointment: faculty; spouse; dependent <18 years old; or dependent on your health care plan > 18 years. Please provide full name and date of birth for each patient.
- Expect an appointment with a dentist within 14 days.
Note: Our dentists are out of network with the Cigna HMO dental plan that VUMC offers.
About Vanderbilt Dentistry
Vanderbilt Dentistry offers a full range of dental care for adults and children. We have an experienced team including general dentists and a pediatric dentist who will work with you to choose the best dental care to meet the needs of you and your family members. We offer a full range of dental procedures:- Dental exams and radiographs
- Cleanings and periodontal therapy
- Fillings, crowns and bridges, dental implant restorations
- Nightguards
- Teeth whitening
- Root canals
- Dentures and partial dentures
Our dentists have a unique expertise in the treatment of patients with complex medical problems. While we primarily provide in-patient consultations and dental services in our dental clinic on Belcourt Avenue, we are also able to provide dental services in the operating room environment.
Our dentists are not only professional, but also caring, and we welcome patients who have not been comfortable with dental care and have previously avoided visiting the dentist. Our entire team works to make sure each patient has a positive and comfortable experience when visiting the dental clinic.
We welcome you and your family to VUMC and look forward to helping you with your dental needs.
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The Vanderbilt Physician Parent Group (VPPG) is dedicated to supporting physician-parents across all departments at VUMC through community-building and resource-sharing. Members receive monthly emails that include resource-sharing materials as well as a “classifieds” section to help with childcare and other needs. VPPG also hosts virtual sessions, such as lactation support groups and financial seminars, as well as in-person family activities. To join the group, click here.
