Webinars Set to Build Vaccine Confidence and Ease Anxieties Around Returning to Work

Several divisions of Vanderbilt Health are offering learning opportunities on the latest updates on COVID-19 vaccines and strategies for work in a post-pandemic world. Mark your calendars for the following webinars geared to helping your employees boost confidence in the vaccines and cope with heightened anxiety as they return to the office and social situations resume.

Vanderbilt Health is hosting a webinar on Tuesday, May 25 at 2 p.m., with VUMC infectious disease expert David Aronoff, MD, who will detail the safety of COVID-19 vaccines and offer guidance on ways to mitigate vaccine hesitancy. Joining him will be VUMC behavioral health expert Abhi Saxena, MD, who will address anxiety around returning to work and navigating big transitions after a tough season of personal struggles and loss. Register here for the Vanderbilt Health webinar.

The Middle Tennessee Employee Benefits Council is hosting a webinar on Tuesday, May 18 at 12 p.m. that will also feature Dr. Aronoff's insights on how to cope with the lingering pandemic. Register here for the MTEBC webinar.

Employers are also invited to a Vanderbilt Health Affiliated Network webinar geared to helping parents and families navigate the emotional and mental challenges around their children’s return to school. “COVID-19’s Impact on Mental Health in the School Setting: Tips & Tricks for Helping Keep Kids Safe & Healthy” is set for Thursday, May 20 at 12 p.mRegister here for the VHAN webinar.

If you have any questions about these educational events, please email us at employersolutions@vumc.org.