House Organ: Go for the Gold

Go for the Gold, the annual program designed to help faculty and staff learn their health risks and support risk reduction, has been revamped and all three steps are now ready for participation, said Lori Rolando, M.D., MPH, MD, medical director for Health Plus.

“This year we have a new, earlier deadline of Oct. 31 so we are encouraging everyone to get started by visiting the Health Plus website.” That site is http://healthplus.vanderbilt.edu.

Step One: Complete your yearly Health Risk Assessment to learn your health risks.

Step Two: Complete the Wellness Actions Log that is new and more challenging. Staff and faculty who visit the Wellness Actions Log will be able to start choosing actions to improve or maintain good health.

Step Three: Watch the new Game Plan for Your Health video about maintaining a healthy weight, called “Eat. Move. Feel.”

To check your current Go for the Gold status, log in to the Health & Wellness Information Portal at http:// myhealthandwellness.vanderbilt.edu. All benefits-eligible faculty and staff can complete the Go for the Gold program. Faculty and staff who elect and pay for the Vanderbilt Health Plan benefits in 2011 are also eligible for a wellness credit of up to $240.

Read the Frequently Asked Questions on the Health Plus website or call 343-8943 for assistance.