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How to Sharpen Your Health Habits This Summer
June 29, 2021
HealthPlus has debuted a new program—Spring Into Summer—to support employees in maintaining weight during the summer season.
VHAN Pharmacy Resources Help Lower Medication Costs
June 29, 2021
Because the cost of medications is such a high percentage of the total cost of care, the VHAN Pharmacy Team has developed prescription best practices.
VHAN Behavioral Health Focuses on Adolescent Wellness
June 28, 2021
The VHAN Behavioral Health team has created resources aimed at supporting members' efforts toward adolescent wellness.
A Q&A With VUMC's Dr. Abhi Saxena on Mental Health Strategies for the New Normal
June 25, 2021
Dr. Saxena offers practical ways to handle the near-constant level of anxiety we have experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic, and provides ideas for transitioning to a post-pandemic world with stronger mental health coping strategies.
Message From David Posch: This Summer, Let's Close the Loop on Vaccinations
May 28, 2021
With the protection of your COVID-19 vaccination, you'll be able to return to many of the summertime activities you have missed and finally plan reunions with your loved ones.
Get to Know the Pop Health PMO
May 27, 2021
The Population Health Project Management Office (PMO) team brings together leaders across Vanderbilt to address important Pop Health initiatives. Taking a data-driven approach, the team helps VMG address patient care needs and improve performance in value-based programs by designing and implementing new systems, processes and technology.
Supporting Area Employers With Vaccination Services
May 26, 2021
Employer Solutions has recently provided support and educational materials for COVID-19 vaccination events for the Nashville Predators fans and employees, and the ES team is exploring future events with other VUMC sports partners.
Healthy You: Summer Safety Tips for Families
May 26, 2021
School’s out for the summer! Before you break out the pool noodles and bikes, read our top summer safety tips.
Bending the Curve: Annual Wellness Visits and the Power of Prevention
May 24, 2021
When the coronavirus hit in March 2020, many organizations—including VMG Green Hills—made the difficult choice to stop seeing most patients in the office until it was safer to do so. When VMG paused the scheduling of sick visits and transitioned to telehealth appointments, Catherine Stober, MD, and her staff barely skipped a beat.
Message From David Posch: Recovering From the Mental Health Effects of the Pandemic
April 29, 2021
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, signaling that there's no better time to strengthen our mental health and improve our emotional resiliency, particularly after such a stressful and exhausting pandemic year.