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Get to Know Vanderbilt Health Nurse Navigator Yolonda Powell
July 25, 2023
A Vanderbilt Health nurse navigator is available to Metro Nashville Public School employees to answer non-urgent medical questions, assess needs and guide them to the physical, mental and spiritual/emotional care that’s best for them.
Rebuilding Our Social Connections: Ways to Cure the Loneliness Epidemic
July 20, 2023
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD, recently released an 85-page advisory declaring loneliness a new public health epidemic in the United States. Here are ways to decrease the mental and physical effects of loneliness and isolation.
Navigating Bundles Patients to a Better Health Care Experience
July 14, 2023
Even patients with insurance can find the health care system intimidating. One of the key goals of MyHealth Bundles is to help patients along their health care journey.
Vanderbilt Health Employer Advisory Council Tackles Pharmacy Spend
July 10, 2023
The Vanderbilt Health Employer Advisory Council is gaining momentum in its goal to address common challenges for Tennessee employers and develop solutions to improve the overall health of employees and the community at large.
Executive Health Physicals Gives Al Smith a Playbook for His Health
July 7, 2023
Former NFL Linebacker Al Smith monitors his health with help from the Vanderbilt Executive Health Physicals program.
High-Pressure Job Make You Eat for Stress Relief? You're Not Alone
June 19, 2023
One study found that 38% of adults say they have overeaten or eaten unhealthy foods in the past month because of stress, with half of these adults engaging in these behaviors weekly or more.
Shoulder Pain Bundle Patient Avoids Surgery, Gets Back on Beat
June 16, 2023
When Dan Kassis learned his employer offered the MyOrthoHealth Shoulder Pain Bundle, he was eager to see if it could help his pain—without surgery—and get him back to playing drums, one of his passions.
MyWeightLoss Bundle Achieves Dramatic Results for Metro Nashville Public Schools
June 14, 2023
With the help of Vanderbilt's MyWeightLossHealth Bundles, Metro Nashville Public Schools is tackling one of the most significant health issues impacting its employee population: obesity.
5 Ways to Take Time Off and Boost Your Wellbeing—And Not Feel Guilty About It
June 6, 2023
Many American workers don't take full advantage of their paid time off. Here are some ways company leaders and employees can make the most of their time off and boost their wellbeing.
Customizable Cards Boost Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt
May 23, 2023
Help out Monroe Carell by buying batches of thank-you notes designed by children treated at the hospital. The inside of the cards can be customized with a personal greeting or your company's logo.