This year Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is celebrating a half-century of employee wellness services provided by its Occupational Health Department. The team, lead by Lori Rolando, MD, MPH, participated in Health & Wellness fairs at four VUMC locations to coincide with National Health Workforce Well-Being Day on March 18.
“VUMC designs award-winning programs and services like these health fairs, Flulapalooza and other special events to keep our large workforce of nearly 40,000 employees healthy and engaged," said Donna Skupien, Vice President of Innovation and Growth. “Bolstered by such a strong foundation, the Vanderbilt Health Employer Solutions team is able to offer employers in our community these same kinds of health events and expertise. We can also help employers scale these learnings to benefit their workforce, no matter the size.”
Here are some of the health services and wellness education the team offers to help you and your team build a better culture of health:
Screenings, Vaccines & Referrals to Primary Care Providers
Our experienced team conducts on-site screenings, gives vaccines and delivers health coaching on an annual and biannual basis for employers in multiple states. Another benefit provided by the team? It can refer employees to a primary care provider (PCP) if they don't already have one. The team's skill at connecting employees to a PCP who understands their needs and preferences often leads to improved health outcomes, higher patient satisfaction and potentially reduced overall health care costs.
Health Education & Learning Events
The team also regularly provides health and wellness education on topics that can help your team manage ongoing physical or mental conditions. Some of our recent learning events have included The Value of Having a Primary Care Provider/Medical Home, How to Build Healthy Habits and Strategies to Overcome Winter Blues/Seasonal Depression. A list of additional topics is available on this webpage, but events can be tailored to your specific population's needs.
Learn more about these services on this site, and reach out to employersolutions@vumc.org with any questions.
