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Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Sarah Jordan Welch, Prevention Educator and Victim Resource Specialist at Project Safe, speaks about the prevalence of sexual assault, what we can do to prevent sexual violence, and resources, programs, and events available to support the Vanderbilt community.

Put Your Best Fork Forward: Food Choices for a Healthier Lifestyle National Nutrition Month® is a nutrition education and information campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and this year’s theme is “Put Your Best Fork Forward.” Melinda Mahoney, Registered Dietitian, shares examples of small changes we can make in our eating habits – one forkful at a time!

Controlling Cardiovascular Disease During American Heart Month Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death for men and women. Dr. Mark Glazer, Assistant Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine, shares the facts about CVD including risk factors, signs and symptoms, small changes that can improve heart health, and resources for more information.

What You Need to Know About Cervical Cancer Dr. Ronald Alvarez, Professor & Chairman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at VUMC, discusses the basics of cervical cancer, including risk factors, symptoms, screening, prevention, and resources available at Vanderbilt and within the community. Begin Transcript Marissa Wertheimer: Welcome to this edition of the Vanderbilt University Health and Wellness Wellcast. I am Marissa Wertheimer with Health Plus. I am here today with Dr.

Ways to Stay Motivate Motivation is crucial to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, but staying motivated is one of the biggest challenges people face. Chad Buck, Clinical Psychologist at Work/Life Connections-EAP defines motivation and provides a comprehensive list of strategies to stay motivated for the long term. Begin Transcript