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 Fitness School Healthy Pregnancy Hold the Stuffing Intramural Sports Lap It Up Club Know Your Numbers		Life in Balance Series Life Phases Series Nutrition School National Employee Health and Fitness Day Nurse Wellness Fair Pressure Relief Network Self Care Presentations Summer Programming Tailgate Tobacco Cessation Walking Wednesdays Vanderbilt's Weight Watchers at Work Program Wellness Coaching

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! Grand prize for the person taking the most classes. 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:  $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.

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. The 2008 Heart Walk is Saturday, September 27th. The celebration begins at 8am and ends at 12 noon.

The walk begins at 10am.

Vanderbilt’s annual walk begins at the corner of 25th Avenue and Children’s Way. It is a 3 mile walk.

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 for these events. 

The next Corporate Challenge Running Series event, scheduled for September 20, 2008 is the 2008 10th Annual Bob Lundsford Memorial Christie Cookie.  This run is a 5K (3.1 miles) held at the Green Hills, YMCA with a start time of 7:30 AM.  Join 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:

Register for the event online.  Be sure to indicate that you are running for Vanderbilt by entering team # 4 when prompted. Email Brad Awalt by Friday, September 12th by 12:00 PM. 

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Count On Your Health A heart- health initiative brought to you by HEALTH Plus, Vanderbilt HEART and Nutrition Services. 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 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.

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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 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.

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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. National Employee Health and Fitness Day 2008 is Wednesday, May 21st. View the slide show from the May 2007 event

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Nurse Wellness Fair Usually in February, this event celebrates nurses, and offers them information on how to keep healthy and balance work and home life. Enjoy food and giveaways. Sponsored by the Nurse Wellness Committee, of which HEALTH Plus is proud to be a member.   Vanderbilt Nursing Web Site

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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.  

These classes are free.  Please call Madeline Garr at 343-8777 or e-mail her at madeline.b.garr@vanderbilt.edu to register. 

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Tobacco Cessation

Call 936-QUIT to reach the Faculty and Staff Health and Wellness 24/7 Quit line to hear details on smoking cessation options or to speak to someone.

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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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!

• Increase your fruits and vegetable consumption and get rewarded
• 10 week challenge lasting throughout the summer
• Earn monthly prizes for reaching fruits and vegetables mini-goals

Registration is closed for the Summer 2008 Summer Programming Challenge. Watch for the program again in June 2009.

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! 

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. Visit the Health Plus area from 3pm-5pm for prizes and healthy fun. Game immediately follows: Vanderbilt vs. Rice University…’Go Dores!

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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). 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. Walking Wednesdays for Fall 2008 will occur September 24 - November 12. 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
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

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wellness Coaching

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