Wellcasts

Inclusion in the Workplace Emily Hickey, Program Coordinator with Inclusion Initiatives and Cultural Competence at Vanderbilt University, explores the practice of inclusion and diversity in the workplace and methods of implementation. "Diversity is inviting people to the party whereas inclusion is asking them to dance, as they are able." https://www.vanderbilt.edu/iicc/

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.

Your browser does not support the audio element. Download the file to your computer.

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.

HPV: Is the Vaccine Right for You? Dr. Clarence (Buddy) Creech, Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatric Infectious Diseases and the Director of the Vanderbilt Vaccine Research Program, discusses the effects of HPV and its preventative vaccine.

Avoiding Conflict: You Can Run, But You Can't Hide Stephanie Dean, LPC, CEAP, Assistant Manager at WLC, discusses the challenges and consequences of conflict and how conflict can sometimes be "good" for us.

Medical Weight Loss: Is It for You? Emily Eckert, Nurse Practitioner at the Vanderbilt Center for Medical Weight Loss, reviews the Center's program. The Center provides a holistic approach with support for nutrition, physical activity and other lifestyle interventions, in addition to prescription weight loss medication when appropriate.

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

Lung Cancer Screening

Building a Civilized Workplace Andy Richter, Senior Assistant Administrator in Technology Services, discusses his involvement in helping Vanderbilt build a civilized workplace, where everyone is welcomed and supported.