Brad Awalt Archives
‘Food Truck Wednesday’ gets rolling at VUMC
Nov. 27, 2018—New lunch options will be rolling onto Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s campus this week.
Smoking rate at VUMC falls to 3.5 percent
Nov. 13, 2018—by Wayne Wood The rate of smoking at Vanderbilt University Medical Center has dropped significantly in the past 15 years, to only 3.5 percent, down from 12.1 percent in 2003. That means that the rate of smoking at VUMC is below the Tennessee rate of 22 percent and the U.S. rate of 16 percent. The...
Vanderbilt named ‘healthiest employer’ for sixth consecutive year
Aug. 21, 2015—Vanderbilt has been recognized by the "Nashville Business Journal" as the Healthiest Employer of Nashville in the division for organizations with more than 500 employees. The recognition marks the sixth time in the six-year history of the award that Vanderbilt has won.
Springing into exercise: Vanderbilt expert offers advice to get back in shape
May. 5, 2014—With spring in bloom, the cold weather is going away and so are excuses to avoid outdoor exercise. Many people who shied away from physical exertion during the winter may be inspired to get in shape this season.