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Mindfulness is the practice of maintaining nonjudgmental awareness of one's thoughts, emotions, or experiences on a moment-to-moment basis. By acknowledging thoughts without attaching to them emotionally, those who practice mindfulness are able to better manage stress, anxiety, and even physical health with a sense of calm control.

LGBTQI – What Do All the Letters Mean? Chris Purcell, Director of the Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex Life, offers insight on LGBTQI meanings and explores the services offered at the K.C. Potter Center in hopes of offering education and encouraging dialogue across the the Vanderbilt University and Medical Center campuses.

What's in your medicine cabinet? Perhaps you have a few leftover pain pills, half a bottle of cough syrup, or even an entire cache of controlled substances from a loved one who has died.

This issue (Medical Center Edition) includes: Care Gap Alerts: Colorectal Cancer Screening with Dr. Molly Cone The Counselor's Corner Get to Know Cholesterol: The Good Vs. The Bad Put Your Best Fork Forward Recipe: Pesto Salmon and Italian Veggie Pockets We want your feedback! Share your thoughts and ideas with us for Connection.

This issue includes: Care Gap Alerts: Cervical Cancer with Dr. Ronald Alvarez Don’t Let Heartburn Scorch Your Holidays Hold the Stuffing Final Weigh-ins Holiday Celebrations Recipe: Pear and Goat Cheese Crostini and much more! Issue 366, 2016 December/2017 January(Medical Center Edition)  

Safe Patient Handling in the Psychiatric Care Environment Mamie Williams, Director of Safe Patient Handling in the department of Nursing Education discusses Safe Patient Handing and how to protect healthcare workers in the Psychiatric Hospital.

This issue includes: Care Gap Alerts Breast Cancer with Dr. Raeshell Sweeting Zika The Latest Buzz Hold the Stuffing Returns Vanderbilt Faculty and Staff Hardship Fund Recipe: Pumpkin Chili and much more! Issue 365, 2016 October/November (Medical Center Edition)

Social media and news coverage of shootings, bombings, protests, sexual assaults, and other events has been graphic and intense.

The gluten-free craze has swept the nation due to enticing health claims.   Many of these claims, however, are not evidence-based.  While gluten-free foods are crucial for some individuals, the general population can safely consume products with gluten.

This issue (Medical Center Edition) includes: Care Gap Alerts: Well-Child Visits with Dr. Rachel Mace The Par-TIC-ulars of Tick Bites NEW Biometrics Upload for Go for the Gold Getting Along With Others, Even If They Aren't Like You Recipe: Pesto Chicken Salad Pita We want your feedback! Share your thoughts and ideas with us for Connection.