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January 3, 2018

Limited Submission Opportunity: AAMC Herbert W. Nickens Faculty Fellowship

Vanderbilt (VU and VUMC) may nominate one assistant professor for the Association of American Medical Colleges Herbert W. Nickens Faculty Fellowship. The recipient receives a $15,000 grant to support a project performed in the United States to support racial and ethnic minorities.

By VUMC News and Communications
January 2, 2018

My Southern Health: 7 strategies for keeping New Year’s resolutions all year long

New year, new you … right? If you’re like about 40 percent of Americans, you’ve made some New Year’s resolutions in your time. But chances are those New Year’s resolutions won’t be as successful as you’d like.

By VUMC News and Communications
January 2, 2018

My Southern Health: 11 winter wellness tips you should follow this season

As we head into the winter months, what we don’t want are the less pleasant things that can come with winter: colds and flu, accidents from slippery sidewalks and roads, and a dreary mental funk.

By VUMC News and Communications
January 2, 2018

My Southern Health: Women and heart disease

Many of us are aware that heart disease is a major problem in America, but how do we begin to address it? Esther S.H. Kim, a cardiologist and vascular medicine specialist for Vanderbilt University Medical Center, discusses women, heart disease and how it can be prevented.

By VUMC News and Communications
December 20, 2017

Achieve your New Year’s resolutions with a wellness coach

Interested in setting a wellness goal? Health Plus provides personal wellness coaching as a benefit for Vanderbilt faculty and staff.

By VUMC News and Communications
December 20, 2017

Health and Wellness announces holiday hours

Health and Wellness services—the Occupational Health Clinic, Work/Life Connections–EAP and Health Plus—will be open during regular business hours over the next two weeks, except for closures during observed holidays on Dec. 22, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.

By VUMC News and Communications
December 18, 2017

My Southern Health: The importance of organ donation—a young mother’s story

Ashleigh-Anne Hughes’ inspiring organ donation story, and how her transplant led her to a life of advocacy work.
By VUMC News and Communications
December 8, 2017

My Southern Health: Winter coats are dangerous in car seats

Bulky coats give the false impression your child is snugly strapped in the car seat.
By VUMC News and Communications
December 8, 2017

Save the date for 2018 MLK lecture for medicine, nursing

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and School of Nursing, in conjunction with the 2018 Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Series, will present Debra J. Barksdale of Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Nursing on Jan. 15.
By VUMC News and Communications
December 7, 2017

Medical Center Drive closed Dec. 9-10

Beginning at 6 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, until 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, portions of Medical Center Drive will be closed for construction crane disassembly. Staff will be present to redirect traffic.
By VUMC News and Communications
November 29, 2017

Occupational Health Clinic offers expanded hours

The Occupational Health Clinic has expanded its hours of operation to better serve faculty and staff.
By VUMC News and Communications
November 10, 2017

My Southern Health: Four myths and facts about weight-loss surgery

Weight-loss surgery is very effective helping some people lose 50 to 75 percent of excess body weight, producing great control of health conditions and improving quality of life. There are several myths associated with surgery; here they are with the facts.
By VUMC News and Communications
November 10, 2017

My Southern Health: Staying healthy during the holidays

The holidays are fast approaching, which means lots of folks are planning trips to visit family. How do we stay healthy when we have so many family and friends together with so much potential to spread germs?
By VUMC News and Communications
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