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Eat at least 5 fruits and vegetables a day. Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables is a great way to improve overall health. Get tools, recipes and information to help you at www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov
Visit the Website for the American Dietetic Association. Find recipes, nutrition fact sheets, tips, research and much more at www.eatright.org.
Use the Fruit and Veggie tracker from the American Heart Association to track patterns and keep you motivated.
Read Tips for Eating Out from the American Heart Association to identify healthy options for all your favorites dining spots, including fast food, Chinese, Italian and much more.
Visit the Website for The National Institutes of Health to learn about portion control at http://hin.nhlbi.nih.gov/portion/
Nutrition Coaching. Make an appointment with a Registered Dietitian for a complete nutrition assessment and dietary recall (45 minutes) for $50.00. A question and answer session is also available for $25.00 for 30 minutes as well as several other options. Call The Student Recreation Center at 343-6627 to schedule an appointment or to get more details. *Cost does not include $5.00 Student Recreation Center guest fee that is required.
Call the Vanderbilt Nutrition Clinic at 936-3952 to make an appointment with a dietitian for one-on-one counseling. Nutrition counseling for medical conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension, pre-diabetes, and elevated lipids, is covered by many insurance carriers with a doctor’s referral. The Nutrition Clinic is located in the Medical Arts Building, Suite 607.
Presentations:
Cooking Healthy for the Holidays
Getting Your Kids to Eat More Fruits and Vegetables
Other Resources:
Eat at least 5 fruits and vegetables a day . Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables is a great way to reduce your risk for many types of cancers and improve overall health. Learn more at The National Cancer Institute’s web-site http://www.5aday.gov.
Visit the Web site for the American Dietetic Association. Find recipes, nutrition fact sheets, tips, research and much more at http://www.eatright.org
Visit the web site for The National Institutes of Health to learn about portion control at http://hin.nhlbi.nih.gov/portion/.
Have
your blood pressure checked at HEALTH Plus. Free blood pressure
checks are available Monday through Friday from 5 am- 9pm and Saturday from
8am-2 pm . Call 343-8943 for more information.
Blood Pressure Checks at the Courtyard Café. Health Plus has partnered with Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Courtyard Cafe' to provide a self-check blood pressure station in Courtyard Cafe. Stop by any time to check your blood pressure.
Access the Online Wellness Center through the Health Plus Web site
at https://wellsuite.com/vanderbilt/owc/ to
read a variety of topics on preventing and controlling hypertension.
Maintain a healthy weight, or lose weight if you are overweight. People with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher are more likely to develop high blood pressure. Vanderbilt offers several weight management programs, including a comprehensive 20 week program that is partially reimbursed by Health Plus and Weight Watchers at Work, offered at a variety of times and locations at Vanderbilt. Call Health Plus at 343-8943 for details or look on our Web site at www.vanderbilt.edu/goforthegold.
Get
physical activity most days of the week. Less active people have a greater
risk for developing high blood pressure. The Surgeon General’s
Report on Physical Activity recommends getting 30 minutes of exercise most
days of the week. This can be as easy as walking and can be broken down into
smaller amounts of time equaling 30 minutes. Contact Health Plus at
343-8943 to find out how to get started.
The Pressure Relief Network, offered by Health Plus, provides monthly educational sessions that can help you learn to manage your blood pressure and make choices that can help you reduce your risk of developing high blood pressure. The program is available for full-time faculty and staff and their spouses in Light Hall. Space is limited; to register call Madeline Garr at 343-8777 or e-mail her at madeline.b.garr@vanderbilt.edu.
Other Resources:
See your Primary Care Provider regularly for blood pressure monitoring. The only way to know if you have high blood pressure is to have it checked by a health professional at least once every two years, more if it’s been high in the past. Find a healthcare provider at http://hr.vanderbilt.edu/benefits/healthinsurance.htm and always take your prescribed medications as directed by your physician
Contact
the American Heart Association of Middle Tennessee
at 327-0885 or on their Web site at http://www.americanheart.org for
blood pressure education resources.
Learn
more about DASH. Research
has shown that diet affects the development of high blood pressure. Blood pressure
can be significantly improved in many cases by following the DASH or “Dietary
Approaches to Stopping Hypertension” program.
Find out more at http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/hbp/dash/new_dash.pdf.
See your Primary Care Provider regularly for recommended preventative exams and screenings.
Don’t use tobacco in any form. Tobacco increases the risk of developing cancer dramatically. All faculty and staff can receive reimbursement for tobacco cessation counseling and initial medications. Vanderbilt faculty and staff that are on the Blue Cross Preferred or Cigna PPO 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 health plan are eligible for up to a $300 reimbursement of the Kim Dayani program through HEALTH Plus. Reimbursement for the program is not dependant on quitting tobacco use. 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 the Kim Dayani Health Promotion Center at 322.7451 or e-mail barbara.forbes@vanderbilt.edu.
Eat a mostly plant-based diet with a large variety of vegetables, fruits, whole grains and beans. Learn more about cancer-fighting foods such as antioxidants and micronutrients at the HEALTH Plus Nutrition School. It’s a web based program that makes it convenient and easy to learn about nutrition at your own pace. Visit the HEALTH Plus homepage to access it at www.vanderbilt.edu/goforthegold.
Get physical activity most days of the week. Less active people have a greater risk for developing cancer. The Surgeon General’s Report on Physical Activity recommends getting 30 minutes of exercise most days of the week. This can be as easy as walking and can be broken down into smaller amounts of time equaling 30 minutes. Contact HEALTH Plus at 343-8943 to find out how to get started or check out our Web site at http://www.vanderbilt.edu/HRS/wellness/healthplus.htm.
Contact the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center for information on cancer topics including community education, events, recipes and much more. Find them at http://www.vicc.org or call 1-800-4CANCER.
Access the Online Wellness Center through the HEALTH Plus Web site at https://wellsuite.com/vanderbilt/owc/ to find information and resource links on cancer topics.
Presentations:
Other Resources:
Learn to do a monthly self-exam. Many people find cancer themselves; this habit could save your life. Learn what exams to do and how to do them from the American Cancer Society. Details are available at http://www.cancer.org or at 1-800-ACS-2345
Visit the HEALTH Plus Web site for cholesterol resources in the Online Wellness Center and view slide show presentations at http://www.vanderbilt.edu/HRS/wellness/healthplus.htm .
Test your nutrition knowledge at the HEALTH Plus Nutrition School. It’s a web based program that makes it convenient and easy to learn about nutrition at your own pace. Visit the HEALTH Plus homepage to access it at www.vanderbilt.edu/goforthegold.
Call the Vanderbilt Nutrition Clinic at 936-3952 to make an appointment with a dietitian for one-on-one counseling. Nutrition 
counseling for medical conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension, pre-diabetes, and elevated lipids, is covered by many insurance carriers with a doctor’s referral. The Nutrition Clinic is located in the Medical Arts Building, Suite 607.
Get physically active! Regular exercise can lower your cholesterol. The Surgeon General’s Report on Physical Activity recommends getting 30 minutes of exercise on most days of the week. Call HEALTH Plus at 343-8943 to find out how to get started on an exercise program or check out our Web site at http://www.vanderbilt.edu/HRS/wellness/healthplus.htm
Maintain a healthy weight, or lose weight if you are overweight. People with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher are more likely to develop high blood pressure. Vanderbilt offers several weight management programs, including a comprehensive 20 week program that is partially reimbursed by HEALTH Plus and Weight Watchers at Work, offered at a variety of locations and times at Vanderbilt. Call HEALTH Plus at 343-8943 for details or visit our web-site at www.vanderbilt.edu/goforthegold
See your Primary Care Provider for cholesterol monitoring. The only way to know if you have high cholesterol is to have it checked by a health professional. Find a healthcare provider at http://hr.vanderbilt.edu/benefits/healthinsurance.htm.
Weight Watchers at Work.This Weight Watchers Program is available to faculty and staff at several locations at Vanderbilt. The program is $115 for ten weeks. Beth Dunaway at 498-0617 or beth.dunaway@vanderbilt.edu
Presentations:
Other Resources:
See your Primary Care Provider for regular cholesterol checks . The only way to know if you have high cholesterol is to have it checked by a health professional. Find a healthcare provider at http://hr.vanderbilt.edu/benefits/healthinsurance.htm.
Eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables a day and include whole grains in your diet. Fresh fruits, legumes (dried beans and peas), and oats are great sources of soluble fiber, which can lower your cholesterol. Visit the Web site of the American Dietetic Association at http://www.eatright.org to find Nutrition Fact Sheets, recipes, and tips for healthy eating
The Vanderbilt Diabetes Improvement Program is a comprehensive diabetes management program that typically lasts about 3 months. During that time, the person with diabetes will have several one-on-one visits with both a diabetes specialist nurse practitioner and a registered dietitian. Specific goals for blood sugar control will be established and the diabetes medication regimen will be adjusted as needed until an effective treatment is found. The nurse and dietitian will work very closely with the patient to make lifestyle changes that enable him/her to meet goals for blood sugar control and other cardiovascular risk factors while providing maximum lifestyle flexibility. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 322-4752.
Get physical activity most days of the week. Less active people have a greater risk for developing diabetes. The Surgeon General’s Report on Physical Activity recommends getting 30 minutes of exercise most days of the week. This can be as easy as walking and can be broken down into smaller amounts of time equaling 30 minutes. Contact HEALTH Plus at 343-8943 to find out how to get started or check out our Web site at http://www.vanderbilt.edu/HRS/wellness/healthplus.htm.
Maintain a healthy weight, or lose weight if you are overweight. Maintaining a healthy weight is one of the best ways to reduce your risk for developing diabetes. Vanderbilt offers several weight management programs. See below for details.
Vanderbilt Adult Weight Management Workshops. HEALTH Plus and the Kim Dayani Center partner to offer a 20-week comprehensive program designed to help participants develop healthy diet and exercise habits leading to gradual weight loss and long term weight maintenance. The program is staffed by a licensed dietitian, an exercise physiologist and a licensed psychologist. Partial reimbursement for faculty and staff is available through HEALTH Plus. To receive a more thorough description of the program e-mail colin.armstrong@vanderbilt.edu or call 343-7671.
Weight Watchers at Work. Weight Watchers is available to faculty and staff at a variety of locations and times at Vanderbilt. The program is $120 for ten weeks. For more information contact Beth Dunaway at 498-0617 or beth.dunaway@vanderbilt.edu.
The Vanderbilt Nutrition Clinic, located in Suite 607 in the Medical Arts Building, provides one-on-one medical nutrition therapyfor individuals with diabetes, according to the national diabetes practice guidelines. Nutrition counseling for medical conditions, such as diabetes and pre-diabetes, is covered by many insurance carriers with a doctor’s referral. Call the Vanderbilt Nutrition Clinic at 936-3952.
Other Resources:
See your Primary Care Provider regularly, as recommended, for direction on diet, exercise, monitoring of glucose and medication therapy.
The American Diabetes Association (ADA). Contact them at http://www.diabetes.org or call the local ADA office at 615-298-3066
HEALTH Plus offers a free state of the art fitness facility for full-time faculty and staff.It includes an over 17,000 square-foot fitness center stocked with treadmills, rowing machines, stationary bikes, stair climbers, arc trainers, elliptical machines, a full line of variable resistance equipment, free weights, a variety of group fitness classes and more. Fully equipped locker rooms are also available as well as towels and locks. Fitness orientations and evaluations are available at no charge. Limited parking is available. Call HEALTH Plus at 343-8943 for more information or visit the web-site at www.vanderbilt.edu/goforthegold
New Beginnings Exercise Program. HEALTH Plus offers a program to help the beginner or those with health issues engage in regular exercise, including a fitness evaluation and fitness prescription. Call HEALTH Plus at 343-8943 for more information.
HEALTH Plus Group Fitness Classes. HEALTH Plus offers a variety of classes on a daily basis. These include Kickboxing, Step, Tai Chi, Yoga, Speed and Strength, BOSU, NIA, Pilates and much more. See the HEALTH Plus Group Fitness schedule at www.vanderbilt.edu/goforthegold for details or call 343-8943.
Visit
the HEALTH Plus Web site for a variety of fitness related
topics in the Online Wellness Center at https://wellsuite.com/vanderbilt/owc/
Walking Wednesdays . Join HEALTH Plus every Spring and Fall for
30 minute walks around campus. Win prizes and meet new friends.
Can’t make it? Supplies are also available to start a walking club in your
department. Call HEALTH Plus for details at 343-8943.
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.
Tai Chi.
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese approach to achieving mind and body relaxation through balance, strength and flexibility. Classes offered throughout the year; check the Group Fitness schedule for details. No need to sign up, just show up. Call Lori Cowan at 343-6576 for additional information.
Test your fitness knowledge with the HEALTH Plus Fitness School. It’s a web based program that makes it convenient and easy to learn about fitness at your own pace. Visit the HEALTH Plus homepage to access it at www.vanderbilt.edu/goforthegold.
Exer-tube Workout. This resistance workout is a great way to hit all the major muscles in a few minutes. It is convenient for doing in your work area, break room or for taking on a trip. The exer-tube is also a great way to maintain or improve flexibility, an important part of any fitness program. Exer-tubes can be purchased at most large sporting goods stores or on the internet. Exer-tube Workout Instructions
Worksite Stretches. Sitting at a computer for long periods can cause neck, shoulder and back stiffness. Do these exercises every hour or so throughout the day to give you relief. You may want to post it near your computer to remind you. You will feel better and work more safely, too. View the Worksite Stretches.
Presentations:
"Couch
Potato" to
Fabulously Fit..Fitness and Weight Training for a Healthy You
Other Resources:
The
American Council on Exercise (ACE). Access a comprehensive resource
center on fitness and exercise; including research studies on products and
trends, fitness FAQ’s, a newsletter, and much more. Visit ACE at http://www.acefitness.org
The
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). A variety of information
on health and fitness topics; including tips on starting an exercise program,
guidelines for checking heart rate, downloadable articles, product purchase
recommendations, and links to other sites. Visit ACSM at http://www.acsm.org
Self-Help resources
Book: The No-Nag, No-Guilt, Do -it -Your -Own -Way, Guide to Quitting Smoking book. Call Health Plus at 343-8943 or email Health Plus to receive a copy.
Quitters Tool-Kit: a variety of useful items are included in this useful kit, including a book, mints, quick tips and more. Call or stop by Health Plus (343-8943), the Occupational Health Clinic (936-0955), Work/Life Connections-EAP (936-1EAP) or any of the Child and Family Centers (322-8076) to get one.
Try –to- Stop Quit Wizard: online support is available at www.trytostop.org where you can use the free online Quit Wizard to track your progress and get helpful tips along the way.
Freedom from Smoking: The American Lung Association’s online program at www.ffsonline.org offers a free online smoking cessation program.
Medical resources
Your Primary Care Provider (PCP): Your PCP can provide counseling, advice on nicotine replacement and may prescribe medicine to help you quit. You may use the Occupational Health’s Quit Rx for up to 2 month’s prescription or over the counter stop smoking medicines. Find a provider by calling 936-MYMD (6963).
The Occupational Health Clinic (OHC) Smoking Cessation program:
The Kim Dayani Center Smoking Cessation Program: an 8 week program including counseling and medication that is covered by benefits. This program is offered on-site or in your department (with four or more individuals). To register call Barbara Forbes, M.S., A.P.N., G.N.P. at 322-4751 or email barbara.forbes@vanderbilt.edu
Support resources
Nicotine Anonymous support group: On campus support group that meets weekly. Call Work/Life Connections-EAP at 936-1327 for more information.
One-on-One Coaching: Individualized support and encouragement, by phone or in person, to help you meet your wellness goal. Make an appointment with a Health Plus Wellness Coach by calling 343-8943.
Stress and Coping Skills Counseling: learn relaxation techniques and stress resilience from a licensed counselor at Work/Life Connections-EAP. Make an appointment by calling 936-1327.
State of Tennessee Tobacco Quitline: a toll-free phone service with personalized support from a health coach for those wanting to quit smoking or chewing tobacco. Call 1-800-QUIT-NEW (1-800-784-8669). For hearing impaired call 1-877-599-3816. Visit online at http://health.state.tn.us/tobaccoquitline.htm
Quitnet Online Support Program: an online support program that provides a support community and help with quitting. Visit online at www.quitnet.com.
Resources for managers:
Manager tool-kit: Work/Life Connections –EAP provides tool-kits designed to help managers give support to staff and colleagues making the transition to a smoke-free life.
Facts sheet for managers: Get a useful facts sheet to help you understand what you can do to support others with quitting.
For a tool-kit or fact sheet, call Work/Life Connections EAP at 936-1327.
Work/Life Connections-Employee Assistance Program. Confidential and professional services are provided as a benefit to faculty and staff, addressing such issues as personal and workplace stress, depression, dealing with change, family and marital issues, and critical incident stress management. Call for a confidential appointment at 936-1327 or visit the Web site at http://www.vanderbilt.edu/HRS/wellness/wlc.html.
HEALTH Plus Yoga and Tai Chi classes are a great way relieve stress. Yoga stretches and strengthens the muscles while slowing down the heart rate and lowering blood pressure. Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese approach to achieving mind and body relaxation through balance, strength, and flexibility. For more information on these and other exercise classes, call HEALTH Plus at 343-8943 or visit the Web site at http://www.vanderbilt.edu/HRS/wellness/healthplus.htm.
The Department of Pastoral Care at Vanderbilt offers grief support, chapel worship services, spiritual retreat information, short-term counseling, and referrals to counselors and churches. Contact Barry Culbertson, Chaplin, at 343-3535 or visit the Web site at http://www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/pastoral
The Relaxation Massage Chair is available by appointment through the Work/Life Connection-EAP department. Call 936-1327 for details.
Access the Online Wellness Center through the HEALTH Plus Web site at https://wellsuite.com/vanderbilt/owc to read a variety of topics relating to stress management.
Stress and Stress/Anger Management Workshops are available through the Kim Dayani Center for Health Promotion. These workshops are taught by a licensed psychologist; contact Colin Armstrong, Ph.D. at 343-2808 or at colin.armstrong@vanderbilt.edu
Massage Therapy can help reduce mental and physical fatigue and stress, boost the immune system and may reduce blood pressure. It is available at Vanderbilt’s Kim Dayani Center for Health Promotion Monday through Saturday. Packages and hourly rates available. Call 322-4751 for details.
Presentations:
A Healthy Lifestyle In A Hectic World
The Night Shift: Working When Much of the World is Asleep
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.
Weight
Watchers at Work. This Weight Watchers Program is available to faculty and staff at several locations at Vanderbilt. The program is $120 for ten weeks. Beth Dunaway at 498-0617 or beth.dunaway@vanderbilt.edu
Individualized Counseling at the Vanderbilt Nutrition Clinic. Call 936-3952 or e-mail Nutrition.Clinic@vanderbilt.edu to make an appointment with a registered dietitian for an individualized evaluation and a comprehensive weight management plan that features counseling, dietary changes, physical activity, and behavior therapy. Nutrition counseling for medical conditions is covered by many insurance carriers with a doctor’s referral. The Nutrition Clinic is located in the Medical Arts Building, Suite 607
Physical
Activity. A successful weight management program includes an exercise
component. HEALTH Plus has a fully-equipped exercise facility,
exercise classes, and knowledgeable staff to help you get started. A program
for new exercisers is also available. Call HEALTH Plus at 343-8943
to get more information.
Access
the Online Wellness Center through the HEALTH Plus Web site
at https://wellsuite.com/vanderbilt/owc to read a variety of topics relating to weight management.
Test your nutrition knowledge at the HEALTH Plus Nutrition School. It’s a web based program that makes it convenient and easy to learn about nutrition at your own pace. Visit the HEALTH Plus homepage to access it at www.vanderbilt.edu/goforthegold.
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