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The Faculty/Staff Express Care Clinic offers services for minor illness such as a cold, sinus infection, sore throat, bronchitis, or ear infection.
Express care services are provided as a benefit for Vanderbilt faculty and staff. A Vanderbilt ID is required for entry into clinic.
For minor health problems outside those mentioned above, you can obtain a consultation in the main Occupational Health Clinic located in Suite 640, Medical Arts Building. If your medical problem is urgent in nature and you cannot get in to see your Primary Care Provider (PCP), then it would be best to go to the Emergency Department.
We encourage you to see your PCP for your healthcare needs whenever possible. Use My Health at Vanderbilt to schedule an appointment or to communicate electronically with your PCP.
To find a PCP:- Use the Aetna DocFind website. The site lists providers in the Tier 1 and Tier 2 Aetna Providers network; or
- VU Employees – Call the Appointments Direct hotline at 615-936-8777.
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Quitting smoking is the most effective action you can take to improve your overall health and prevent many diseases or illnesses. It can be difficult to stop smoking and often takes many attempts to quit before becoming a non-smoker.
The Occupational Health Clinic (OHC) Quit Rx Program offers counseling and treatment services, including medication prescriptions, when recommended.
To schedule an in-person or telehealth appointment:
- Call the Occupational Health Clinic at 615-936-0955; or
- Visit My Health at Vanderbilt; or
- Visit your Health and Wellness Information Portal
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Blood pressure checks are available in the Occupational Health Clinic. No appointment is necessary. You can also check your blood pressure with the Higi machines located on the VUMC Nashville campus. Higi machines are located in:
- Light Hall North Lobby
- Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt (located on 2nd floor hallway near the Wadlington Conference Rooms)
If your blood pressure is too high, or you are having problems with your blood pressure medications, you should see your Primary Care Provider (PCP). If you do not have a Primary Care Provider, you may call 615-936-3300 for assistance to locate a PCP at Vanderbilt.
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The Occupational Health Clinic provides a convenient and easy way for you to receive allergy shots. After you have received your first allergy shot(s) through your allergist's office, OHC can administer the maintenance dose of your medication based on the recommended schedule provided by your allergist.
To receive an allergy shot through OHC:
- When you are at your maintenance dose, ask your allergist to complete a Standardized Allergy Desensitization Order for Vanderbilt Occupational Health Clinic.
- Bring the completed order form and your medication, or have it delivered, to the Occupational Health Clinic. Your medication will be stored securely, and our staff will contact your allergist to refill the order as needed.
- Come to the Occupational Health Clinic (MAB, 6th Floor), Monday-Friday during regular clinic hours to receive your allergy shot. An appointment is not needed. Plan to be in the clinic for 30-minutes.
This service is provided to Vanderbilt employees at no-cost through the Occupational Health Clinic.
Additional Resources:
Standardized Allergy Desensitization Order for Vanderbilt Occupational Health Clinic
American Academy of Asthma Allergy & Immunology
Vanderbilt Asthma, Sinus and Allergy Program (ASAP)
American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Food Allergy Research & Education
Allergy & Asthma Network
