Events, Classes, and Services
Aerobic Challenge Vanderbilt Weight Management Workshop American Heart Association Walk Corporate Challenge Racing Series Count On Your Health Exer-tube Workout Group Fitness Classes Healthy Pregnancy Hold the Stuffing Intramural Sports Lap It Up Club Know Your Numbers		Fruits and Vegetables: More Matters! Life Phases Series National Employee Health and Fitness Day Nurse Wellness Fair Pressure Relief Network Self Care Presentations Tailgate Quit Rx Smoking Cessation Program Walking Wednesdays Vanderbilt's Weight Watchers at Work Program Wellness Coaching Wellness Commodores

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.

Aerobic Challenge Get rewarded for participating in a variety of classes offered at HEALTH Plus! The Aerobic Challenge is held each summer. Every time you take a class, you earn points! 1 group fitness class  =  1 point Earn 33 points and win a prize (2.5 classes a week). Earn 55 points and win a bigger prize (4 classes a week). Earn surprise bonus points throughout the challenge. Rack up extra points each week! Earn more great prizes by entering the classes you take for the Aerobic Challenge into START! at  www.healthplus.vanderbilt.edu

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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: 

• a 1-hour orientation session with no obligation to enroll in the workshop. 
• a 20-week educational program (weekly 1 hour meetings) and educational materials.
• a digital pedometer (step counter) and walking program.
• access to an on-line step tracking and exercise buddy program.  
• use of the Dayani exercise facility for 4 months (indoor lap pool, walking track, group exercise classes, group cycling, water aerobics, yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, cardio and strength training equipment).
• a 1-hour personal training session to help you to get started with exercise.
• a free 1-year follow-up program with monthly meetings & optional weigh-ins.

Educational Topics Include:

• Eating Healthy on the Run
• Fitting Physical Activity Into A Busy Day
• Making Exercise More Enjoyable
• Balancing Fats, Carbohydrates, & Protein
• Increasing Your Motivation for Exercise

Workshop Fee:  $495 for full-time and part-time Vanderbilt employees and for Dayani Center members, $695 for all others.  Full-time Vanderbilt employees who complete the program may qualify for reimbursement of $142.50, 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.

American Heart Association Walk

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.

Learn more about the Start! Heart Walk.

Visit the Vanderbilt Heart Walk web page.

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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:

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.

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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.RUN and have fun!

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A heart-health initiative brought to you by HEALTH Plus, Vanderbilt HEART, Nutrition Services,the Kim Dayani Center and the Occupational Health Clinic. Participate in programs designed to raise your awareness about what you can do to reduce your risk for heart disease. Count on Your Health takes place in February (National Heart Month) and March (National Nutrition Month).

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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.

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Hold the Stuffing

Health Plus invites you to control the typical holiday weight gain by joining the yearly Hold the Stuffing event.

2008 results: The 11th annual Hold the Stuffing program engaged 1,618 faculty/staff in the challenge to maintain their weight over the holiday season; typically a time for weight gain. A total of 847 lost or maintained their weight.

To participate, simply weigh in at one of the Hold the Stuffing weigh-in stations the week before Thanksgiving and the week after New Year’s If you maintain your weight (okay, you can gain up to two pounds)* you will win a choice of two great prizes.

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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.

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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.

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Vanderbilt's National Employee Health and Fitness Day All Faculty and Staff are invited to participate in Vanderbilt’s National Employee Health and Fitness Day, a day dedicated to promoting the benefits of health and fitness.

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Pressure Relief Network

Health Plus, together with Occupational Health Clinic and Work/Life Connections, provides this work-site blood pressure educational forum to all full-time benefits eligible Vanderbilt employees, spouses, and dependents.  This program offers 5 one hour classes every other week from February through April. 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.  

These classes are at no cost to you.  Please call Madeline Garr at 343-8777 or email her at madeline.b.garr@vanderbilt.edu to register. 

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Quit Rx Smoking Cessation Program

Self Help Resources

Self-help resources are tools to help you quit on your own.

Medical Resources

Some smokers need medication to help them quit smoking. If you've tried to quit before and had problems with nicotine withdrawal or cravings, you might want to consider medication. 

Support Resources

Quitting smoking is tough, and many people want some support along the way.  Vanderbilt provides support resources such as coaching, counseling and peer support programs.

Manager’s tool-kit

Give support to staff and colleagues making the transition to a smoke-free life with this downloadable tool-kit.

Quick-print overview of smoking cessation resources

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Fruits and Vegetables: More Matters!

Health Plus offers a 10 week 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 2009 Fruits and Vegetables Challenge.

More Matters!

• Increase your fruits and vegetable consumption and win prizes
• Take mini-challenges to keep you motivated
• Receive weekly motivational emails and recipes to keep you on track

Registration for More Matters 2009 has ended. For more information contact kimberly.a.tromatore@vanderbilt.edu or at 343-3849.

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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.

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Walking Wednesdays Join HEALTH Plus Group Fitness Coordinator Lori Cowan as she leads 8 weeks of 30 minute walks. 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). 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. For questions, contact Lori at lori.l.cowan@vanderbilt.edu or 343-6576. Walking Events Join Vanderbilt Start!

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Vanderbilt's Weight Watchers at Work

Health Plus  wants to support you as you work toward getting to a healthy weight. Beginning in November 2008, Health Plus  is offering full time Faculty and Staff a Vanderbilt Weight Watchers at Work Credit of $25.00 each time you register, pay for, and participate in a ten week Vanderbilt Weight Watchers at Work Program.

How do I get the Vanderbilt Weight Watchers at Work Credit?

• You must be full time Vanderbilt faculty or staff.
• Complete your yearly Health Risk Assessment.
• Register for one of the ten week Vanderbilt Weight Watchers at Work programs here on campus and pay the program fee. To register, contact Beth Dunaway at 498-0617 or email her at beth.dunaway@vanderbilt.edu.
• After you register and pay the program fee, click here to register for your Vanderbilt Weight Watchers at Work Credit of $25.00 from Health Plus.

Where do the Vanderbilt Weight Watchers at Work programs meet?

How do I begin a Vanderbilt Weight Watchers at Work program at my work site?

• Recruit a minimum of 14 people to participate and pay for a ten-week program.
• Find a place to meet.
• Contact Beth Dunaway at 498-00617 or email her at beth.dunaway@vanderbilt.edu

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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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Wellness Commodores

Questions and Answers about Wellness Commodores

If you would like to be a Wellness Commodore for your department, contact Health Plus.

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