Celebrate good health each winter holiday season with the Health Plus Hold the Stuffing Challenge. Take the holiday challenge to maintain weight from November – January and earn rewards.
How it Works: Do an initial weigh-in prior to Thanksgiving (November 7-21) and receive healthy holiday recipes and tips to help you celebrate good health. Return for a final weigh-in after New Year's Day (January 2-18). Weigh-in locations are listed below.
Health Plus offers Mindful Breaks where faculty and staff can join in guided stretching and breathing to feel relaxed, rejuvenated, and renewed!
Join with Vanderbilt to:
Know the facts
Celebrate survivorship and honor and remember loved ones
Raise awareness about steps to reduce the risk of getting breast cancer – including having an early detection plan
Know the Facts:
Looking for the perfect lunch break? Join Vandy Walks for a guided walk around Vanderbilt. Each walk has a fascinating theme, interesting sights, and involves a lovely stroll. Led by faculty and staff, Vandy Walks is a walking series brought to you by Health Plus and the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center.
Join Health Plus in celebrating National Nutrition Month® in March!
Eat Well, Live Well Presentation
Wednesday, March 6
Watch the recorded presentation here.
March is National Colon Cancer Awareness Month.
Join with Vanderbilt to:
Know the facts.
Honor and remember loved ones.
Get screened at 50 or motivate others to get screened.
Colorectal cancer is a cancer that starts in the colon or rectum and is the third most common type of cancer in men and women in the United States.
Understanding and tracking weight and blood pressure is an important part of wellness. A record of readings taken over time can provide you and your healthcare provider a clearer picture of your numbers.
VUMC nurses can undergo training to become certified to place TB Skin Tests for patients and for their peers. The TB Skin Test training program consists of three steps:
Eating nutritious foods is one way you can positively impact your health. The Dietary Guidelines recommend focusing on consuming nutrient-dense foods and beverages. Health Plus offers CORE Nutrition to help you build a foundation for healthy eating.
