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Bring Joy to Young Patients With the Jingle Bell Toy Drive
October 18, 2023
Looking for ways to directly benefit the patients of Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt? The Jingle Toy Drive Program ensures hospital-bound patients and families experience a little more joy during the holiday season.
Making Workplace Mental Health a Priority
October 16, 2023
While the findings of an annual workplace mental health survey have been bleak in recent years, this year’s study has a few bright spots, including a 20% decline in respondents reporting mental health symptoms.
Podcast Addresses Behavioral Health Through the Lifespan
October 10, 2023
Four new episodes of the miniVHAN podcast feature experts on the topics of anxiety and depression, neurodiversity, trauma and grief.
Behavioral Health Resources for Your Employees
October 9, 2023
Recent studies show that employees are struggling with mental health in the workplace—and they are looking to employers for support. Check out our behavioral health and self-care resources to share with your workforce.
Get to Know Vanderbilt Health Chaplain Jess Hansen
October 3, 2023
As a spiritual health professional, Jess Hansen supports patients with both spiritual and emotional care to cope with issues at all stages of life, regardless of their spiritual or religious beliefs and practices.
Vanderbilt Health–Nashville School System Collaboration Spotlighted at HERO Forum 2023
October 2, 2023
Hero Forum 2023 spotlighted the successful collaboration between Metro Nashville Public Schools and Vanderbilt Health to design a comprehensive, accessible health care solution that addresses physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs.
Wilson County Hospital Now Certified in Advanced Trauma Services
September 21, 2023
Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital (VWCH) has been certified by the state as a fully designated Level III Trauma Center—the first in Lebanon, Tennessee.
Workforce Health: FAQs on the Updated COVID Vaccine
September 20, 2023
Just in time for the fall and winter virus season, the newly approved COVID-19 vaccine provides better protection against current strains of the coronavirus. Infectious disease experts from VUMC and the CDC answer some of the common questions about the new booster.
Pediatric Obesity Webinar Free and Open to All
September 18, 2023
More than 14 million U.S. children and teens—about one in six—live with obesity. The Vanderbilt Health Affiliated Network is hosting a free Well Moment webinar at noon on Wed., Nov. 8 to focus on weight management and obesity treatment for children.
VUMC Recognized As One of Tennessee's 'Healthiest Employers'
September 4, 2023
Healthiest Employers, a national award program, has named Vanderbilt University Medical Center one of the Healthiest Employers in Tennessee in the category for organizations with more than 10,000 employees.