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HEALTH Plus organizes and/or participates in a number of special events and programs each year. The special events are designed to promote healthy behaviors and lifestyles. Prizes can be earned by participants upon successful completion of the programs. Call 343-8943 for information on upcoming events.
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Aerobic Challenge The 2008 Aerobic Challenge begins May 21st with a SuperClass! Get rewarded for participating in a variety of group fitness classes offered at HEALTH Plus through August 21st. Every time you take a class, you earn points! 1 group fitness class = 1 point
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Vanderbilt Weight Management Workshop
HEALTH Plus and the Dayani Center offer a 20-week Weight Management Workshops for adults team-taught by an exercise physiologist, a registered dietitian, and a clinical health psychologist. Each workshop starts with a FREE orientation session aimed at providing an overview of the program and answering questions.
These Workshops Include:
Educational Topics Include:
Workshop Fee: $525 for full-time Vanderbilt employees and for Dayani Center members, $795 for all others. Full-time Vanderbilt employees who complete the program may qualify for reimbursement of up to $142.50 of their fee, courtesy of HEALTH Plus. Vanderbilt payroll deduction over 4 months is available. To receive a more thorough description of the program please e-mail Regina at regina.n.tyree@vanderbilt.edu or call 343-7303.
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Vanderbilt is the site host for the annual American Heart Association's national walking and fundraising event. It teaches the benefits of a heart-healthy activity and raises money to fund the research and educational programs of the American Heart Association. The walk takes place in more than 1,000 cities. The 2008 Heart Walk is Saturday, September 27th. Time to be announced.
Healthy Pregnancy
My Nine Months Pre-pregnancy Program
There's a lot you can do both before and during pregnancy to help you have a healthy baby. Developed by March of Dimes experts, this Web site gives you the information you need — when you need it.
Visit the March of Dimes My Nine Months
Babies & You Prenatal Education Program
HEALTH Plus offers this work site prenatal health promotion program to all Vanderbilt employees, spouses, and dependents. The program encourages early and consistent prenatal care and provides monthly educational opportunities on issues relating to perinatal health.
Enrollment is voluntary and free but must be completed during the first trimester of pregnancy. Call (615) 343-8943 to enroll and learn how mothers-to-be can earn a $100 savings bond (taxable) for their new baby. Fathers-to-be and grandparents-to-be are welcome. Door prizes are given at each program.
All classes are 12-1 p.m. unless otherwise noted below:
| 7/17 | Nutrition: Eating for Two | Marilyn Holmes, MS, RD, LDN Manager, HEALTH Plus |
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| 8/21 | Choosing a Pediatrician | Rachel Mace, MD Pediatrics |
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| 9/18 | Postpartum Care | Carol Huber, RN Women's Education and Lactation Center |
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| 10/16 | Caring for Your Newborn | Alice Rothman, MD Pediatrics |
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Visit the March of Dimes My Nine Months Web site to read about what you can during your pregnancy to help you have a healthy baby.
Questions about My Nine Months or Babies and You?
Call Lisa Connor at 343-9623.
Corporate Challenge Racing Series
Love to run and have fun? Join the Vanderbilt Corporate Challenge Racing Team!
The corporate challenge racing series (CCRS) is a series of 5k races in which Vanderbilt faculty and staff compete against other organizations. You do not need to be an experienced runner or racer to compete, and everybody is welcome! Visit www.espressodonkey.com/cc for details. Contact Brad Awalt at 343-9468, or bradley.m.awalt@vanderbilt.edu for details on how to register for these events.
The next Corporate Challenge Running Series event is scheduled for July 4, 2008 in the 2008 Cadillac Firecracker Run. This run is a 5K (3.1 miles) held at the Maryland Farms YMCA in Brentwood, TN with a start time of 7:00 AM. Celebrate the fourth by joining team Vanderbilt run against other mid-state companies in this fun event. All levels of runners welcomed. If you would like to sign up to run with Team Vanderbilt, here is what you need to do:
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Group Fitness Classes
HEALTH Plus offers a variety of group fitness classes for all levels and interests at our Kensington Garage location and at satellite locations. See class schedule and class descriptions.
Hold the Stuffing
HEALTH Plus challenges you to maintain your weight the week before Thanksgiving through the 2nd week of January, a time when many people typically gain weight. To participate in the event, simply weigh in with HEALTH Plus at any of the Hold The Stuffing stations during the designated week of November. If you maintain your weight* (okay, no more than 2 pounds) through the New Year, you will win a prize! For off-campus departments that are unable to attend weigh-ins we now have a tool kit for you to implement Hold The Stuffing on your own. It's easy and fun for everyone. E-mail kimberly.a.tromatore@vanderbilt.edu for more information.
*if you are trying to gain weight, HEALTH Plus can work your individual goals into this program.
2007 Hold The Stuffing Results: HEALTH Plus completed its 9th successful year of Hold the Stuffing, the annual program to help faculty and staff maintain their weight (within 2 pounds) during the holiday season. A total of 1,458 people weighed in before Thanksgiving and 64% (936) came back for the final weigh in after the new year. Over 55% of participants lost weight during the challenge, with an average weight loss of 3.28 pounds. Each person received resources and motivational support as well as a prize for succeeding.
Intramural
Sports
The intramural program includes over 40 sports. Activities range
from basketball to wrestling. Leagues are available in men's, women's,
and co-recreational divisions. Competitive and recreation divisions are
formed to meet the desired skill or interest level of the participants.
All registration is done through the Office of Campus Recreation.
View the Intramural Calendar.
Know Your Numbers!
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Life In Balance Series
Health and Wellness presents a series designed to help you focus on keeping balance in your life. All classes are 12:15-12:45 p.m. and are held throughout April.
The Life in Balance Series is brought to you by Health and Wellness: HEALTH Plus, The Occupational Health Clinic, Work/Life Connections – EAP and the Vanderbilt Child and Family Center.
Life Phase Presentation Series
The Life Phase Presentation Series is designed to help support
quality of work life by providing programs to manage areas of our lives
other than work. All classes are 12-1pm.
| Thursday, July 17, 2008 | Preventing Injury as We Age Maintaining an active lifestyle has many benefits, but as we age injury prevention is more vital. Learn exercise techniques that will prevent chronic injury as we age. Presented by Scott Cooper, MS, ATC/L, from the Vanderbilt Orthopaedic Institute |
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Vanderbilt's National Employee Health and Fitness Day
View the slide show from the May 2007 event
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Nurse Wellness Fair
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Pressure Relief Network
HEALTH Plus, together with Occupational Health Clinic and Work/Life Connections, offers this work-site blood pressure educational forum to all full-time eligible Vanderbilt employees, spouses, and dependents. This program offers hour long classes once a month from February through July. The topics include managing blood pressure through medication, an eating plan, exercise and physical activity, handling stress, and setting goals. At each class, blood pressure checks are available.
Pressure Relief Network returns once more in February 2008 and will run twice a month from 12-12:55 p.m. on Wednesdays from February 6th through April 2nd .
These classes are free. Please call Madeline Garr at 343-8777 or e-mail her at madeline.b.garr@vanderbilt.edu to register.
Class attendees will receive a copy of Mayo Clinic EmbodyHealth Guide to Self-Care
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Tobacco Cessation
All faculty and staff can receive tobacco cessation counseling and initial medications. Faculty and staff that are on the Vanderbilt health care plan can enroll in the Kim Dayani Center tobacco cessation 8 week program. Covered dependents are also eligible. For more information, visit the Benefits tab on the Human Resources Web site (http://hr.vanderbilt.edu/benefits) or call HR customer service at 615-322-8330.
Faculty and staff not covered on the Vanderbilt health plan are eligible for up to a $300 toward the Kim Dayani tobacco cessation program through Health Plus. The program prepares smokers—at all points on the continuum—to quit. To register for the Dayani program, faculty and staff members should call Barbara Forbes at 322-4751 or e-mail barbara.forbes@vanderbilt.edu
Additional Resources for Tobacco Cessation:
Summer Programming
Health Plus offers a challenge each summer designed to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle. Food, fun and prizes to help you celebrate the summer!
Take the Health Plus 2008 Fruits and Vegetables Challenge.
More Matters!
Register now. Deadline is June 20th.
For more information contact kimberly.a.tromatore@vanderbilt.edu or 343-3849.
Summer Programming... More Matters 2007 results: Over 700 people initiated the program. Greater than 13,000 cups were eaten after only five weeks into the program and over 35,000 cups of fruits and veggies were consumed according to the final results!
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Tailgate An annual event in the fall where faculty and staff can bring their families for lunch or an afternoon picnic before the Vanderbilt football game. In the carnival-like atmosphere, children and adults can enjoy fun games, receive giveaways, and enjoy fellowship with other Vanderbilt families. Visit the HEALTH Plus tent at the Tailgate Party 2008 and play a game with the HEALTH Plus staff. Enjoy a healthy frozen treat and prize for playing. Tailgate 2008 is Saturday, September 13th. |
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Walking Wednesdays Meet Lori at the Medical Center North shuttle drop off at 12 noon-12:30 pm, rain or shine (if it rains we walk in the tunnels). Participate in 7 out of 8 weeks and be entered in a drawing for a prize! Two groups will be led by HEALTH Plus each week, one for fast-paced walkers and one for slower-paced walkers. Walking Wednesdays occurs in Spring and Fall. Check back for Fall dates.
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Vanderbilt's
Weight Watchers at Work
A ten week program through Weight Watchers. Learn to lose weight
and keep it off. Discuss obstacles and solutions for maintaining a healthy
weight. The program is $120.00 for Vanderbilt employees. For more information contact Beth Dunaway at 498-0617 or beth.dunaway@vanderbilt.edu
Wellness Coaching
What is important to you about your health? Do you need support and encouragement in working toward a wellness goal?
For help in choosing a wellness goal or working toward one, make an appointment with a HEALTH Plus Wellness Coach at the front desk or by calling 343-8943.
Print a Wellness Coaching flyer to post
Frequently Asked Questions about Wellness Coaching
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