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Ease the Back-to-School Transition With Wisdom From Well Moment Webinars
August 15, 2023
This time of year comes with mixed emotions—especially for youth who struggle with feelings of anxiety, stress and depression. Several webinars from Vanderbilt Health Affiliated Network tackle some of young people's biggest mental health hurdles.
Back Surgery Patient Relieved That MySpineHealth Provided a 'Safety Net'
August 11, 2023
When Julie Hamm developed back pain that progressed into spinal stenosis, she tried various treatments but the pain didn’t go away. Then she discovered her employer offered spinal procedures through the MyHealth Bundles program, and decided it was time to try surgery for relief.
When It Came to VUMC Employee's Knee Replacement, ‘Free Was Key’
August 9, 2023
When Scott McLauren needed a knee replacement, there were many reasons he selected the MyOrthoHealth Bundle from Vanderbilt Health—world-class care, concierge service and more. But one advantage was particularly persuasive: no out-of-pocket costs.
After MyOrthoHealth Patient's Hip Replacement, She’s Ready to Dance
August 7, 2023
Lynn Garrett’s son is about to get married, and she is looking forward to the mother/son dance at the reception. But in early 2022, she was afraid that her hips would not allow it.
MyOrthoHealth Patient Tells Surgeon: 'You Give People Their Lives Back'
August 4, 2023
Joe Foster appreciated how well his MyOrthoHealth patient navigator informed him of his care journey ahead. "With knee surgery, there can be a lot of unknowns, but she explained the program and how things were going to go,” he said. “That made the whole process better.”
MyWeightLoss Patient Vouches for Her Experience: ‘You Have Nothing to Lose Except the Weight’
August 2, 2023
With the help of Vanderbilt's MyWeightLossHealth Bundle, Annette Lantz was able to lose meaningful weight through a combination of lifestyle therapies and medication. “It has been one of the best benefits I have gotten from Vanderbilt,” she said.
Vanderbilt University Coaches Share Healthy Recipes in 'Cooking With Coach' Series
August 1, 2023
Hosted by Vanderbilt Health’s Mallory Yoder, the Coaching With Coach series invites Vanderbilt University coaches into the kitchen to chat and spread the word of the healthy recipes on MySouthernHealth.com.
For MyOrthoHealth Patient, Knee Replacement Was the ‘Best Thing That Ever Happened’
July 31, 2023
After her knee replacement surgery with Vanderbilt's MyOrthoHealth Bundle, Trish DeSheles has returned to an active lifestyle that includes hiking, bike riding, playing with grandchildren and gardening—with no more pain.
Care When and Where You Need It
July 26, 2023
Vanderbilt Health Nurse Navigation which began a pilot this summer with Metro Nashville Public Schools, offers a faster, more convenient way for employees to get care when and where they need it throughout the Vanderbilt Health System.
Get to Know Vanderbilt Health Social Worker Tyler Banks
July 25, 2023
Vanderbilt Health social worker Tyler Banks helps patients find effective solutions to life’s challenges.