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March 11, 2025

In its 50th year, Vanderbilt Occupational Health continues its mission with health fairs at four VUMC locations

‘Your path to well-being is our purpose’ is the 2025 tagline for Health & Wellness promotions

By Wayne Wood
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August 27, 2024

We’re here for you: how to comfort a coworker in grief

How can caregivers be expected to hold the grief of their patients, and their patients’ families, when they are grieving themselves? That was the question addressed at a recent panel discussion at Vanderbilt.

By Bill Snyder
August 31, 2023

VUMC named on Healthiest Employers list

Healthiest Employers, a national award program, has named Vanderbilt University Medical Center one of the Healthiest Employers in Tennessee in the category for organizations with more than 10,000 employees.

By Wayne Wood
April 27, 2023

“You’re Not Alone” workplace violence prevention series: support resources available

By VUMC News and Communications
VUMC employees will still be able to get vaccines or boosters at the Occupational Health Clinic at Suite 640 in the Medical Arts Building.
March 30, 2023

One Hundred Oaks COVID-19 vaccination site to close April 7

The COVID-19 vaccination site at Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks will close on April 7.

By VUMC News and Communications
New executive director of Vanderbilt Health and Wellness Lori Rolando, MD, MPH, left, with Mary Yarbrough, MD, MPH, who had served as executive director of the program since 1994.
March 20, 2023

Rolando transitions to lead Health and Wellness

By Wayne Wood
January 4, 2023

VUMC strongly recommends COVID-19 bivalent booster vaccination as new COVID-19 variants appear in our region

With the development of new variants of the COVID-19 virus across the U.S. and the world, Vanderbilt University Medical Center recommends getting the bivalent booster vaccination.
By VUMC News and Communications
November 15, 2022

Lori Rolando sets an example of working hard but protecting work-life balance

For her work, the Occupational Health Clinic Director was recognized with a Five Pillar Leader Award.
By Jill Clendening
October 5, 2022

Flulapalooza returns to protect thousands from flu

After a two-year pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Flulapalooza returned in person and thousands of Vanderbilt employees and students flocked to the daylong event.
By Kelli Mitchuson
June 27, 2022

Occupational Health offers tips to kick off summer on a healthy note

We are officially into summer, which means vacations are ramping up. As you write your checklist, pack your suitcase, and book your trip, here are few important reminders.
By Wayne Wood
November 3, 2021

COVID testing recommended for flu-like symptoms

Vanderbilt physicians recommend COVID testing for people who think they may have the flu because the symptoms for both infections overlap.
By Paul Govern
November 11, 2020

Receiving flu vaccination crucial during pandemic

Flu season is in full swing and the most important step you can take to keep yourself, your family and community healthy this year is to get vaccinated.
By VUMC News and Communications
August 25, 2020

Does your mask irritate your face? Doctors offer ideas to keep your skin healthy.

Protect your skin while you're protecting your friends
By Wayne Wood
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