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Well-Child Visits: Preparing for Pediatric Primary Care Visits

During routine or “well-child” visits, your child's healthcare provider will check their growth and development in order to find or prevent problems. Well-child visits also provide an opportunity for parents or guardians to ask questions and share concerns. Listen as...

The Benefits and Risks of Medical Testing; How do Doctors Decide Which Tests to Perform

Medical testing is done to detect potential health conditions, and we know that early detection can reduce the risk of some serious health disorders and help clinicians to treat diseases more effectively. Screening tests, however, can also cause harm in...

Birth Control Options at MIT Health

Contraceptives and condoms can help protect you against pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). MIT Health offers a wide variety of birth control options to fit your needs and offers counseling and insurance options to help you make the right...

Pills, Patches, Implants: What are the Options?

There are several forms of hormonal contraception available today, birth control pills, hormonal skin patches, implants, coils. They all affect hormone levels and prevent pregnancy, but they are used in different ways. How does one decide which form works best...

Intrauterine Device (IUD)

There are several forms of hormonal contraception available today, birth control pills, hormonal skin patches, implants, and coils. They all affect hormone levels and prevent pregnancy, but they are used in different ways. How does one decide which form works...

Emergency Contraception

There are several forms of hormonal contraception available today, birth control pills, hormonal skin patches, implants, and coils. They all affect hormone levels and prevent pregnancy, but they are used in different ways. How does one decide which form works...

MIT Health Sports Medicine and Orthopedics Service

The Sports Medicine and Orthopedics Service provides comprehensive, coordinated care for musculoskeletal and orthopedic issues. The service offers treatment for musculoskeletal issues or orthopedic issues for patients who are recovering from injuries or seeking to improve functionality.Scot Spak, MIT Health...

Provider Profile: Meet Kamau Karanja, M.D.

MIT Health Primary Care Providers (PCPs) include physicians and nurse practitioners. They are pediatricians for children, specialists in internal medicine and family practice for adults, and specialists in adolescent medicine and family practice for young adults.But how do you know...

Provider Profile: Francine Schwartz, M.S.N., A.G.P.C.N.P.-B.C.

In this episode, we hear from Francine Schwartz. She will discuss her education background, her areas of expertise and specialties, and what she loves about working at MIT.

Sex and Anxiety

Joanna Goldsmith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at MIT Health Student Mental Health Counseling Services and a certified sex educator. She is here to discuss sex and anxiety, and share resources for understanding and coping with one’s own anxieties...

Provider Profile: Meet Audrey Novchich M.S.N., F.N.P.-C

MIT Medical's Primary Care Providers (PCPs) include physicians and nurse practitioners. They are family practitioners for patients of all ages, pediatricians for children, specialists in internal medicine for adults, and specialists in adolescent medicine and family practice for young adults.But...

Birth Control Options at MIT Medical

Contraceptives and condoms can help protect you against pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). MIT Medical offers a wide variety of birth control options to fit your needs and offers counseling and insurance options to help you make the right...

Birth Control Options at MIT Medical

Contraceptives and condoms can help protect you against pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). MIT Medical offers a wide variety of birth control options to fit your needs and offers counseling and insurance options to help you make the right...

Provider Profile: Meet Israel Molina, M.D

MIT Health's Primary Care Providers (PCPs) include physicians and nurse practitioners. They are pediatricians for children, specialists in internal medicine and family practice for adults, and specialists in adolescent medicine and family practice for young adults.But how do you know...

Provider Profile: Meet Chukwueloka Obionwu, Jr., M.D

MIT Health's Primary Care Providers (PCPs) include physicians and nurse practitioners. They are pediatricians for children, specialists in internal medicine and family practice for adults, and specialists in adolescent medicine and family practice for young adults.But how do you know...

MIT Optical, a Full-Service Optical Store For The MIT Community

MIT Optical is a full-service optical store specializing in quality eyewear and frame repairs for the MIT community at a reasonable cost. We offer hundreds of eyeglass frames at heavily discounted prices, including major brands and designer frames from all...

Provider Profile: Meet Rosemarie Roqué Gordon

MIT Health's Primary Care Providers (PCPs) include physicians and nurse practitioners. They are pediatricians for children, specialists in internal medicine and family practice for adults, and specialists in adolescent medicine and family practice for young adults.But how do you know...

Track it: Using Data for Self-Care

Many of us track our diet, exercise, and sleep patterns, but what other data should we consider as we manage our health and wellness? How often are we reaching out to others and socializing with friends? How does our anxiety...

Imposter Phenomenon

Dr. Maryam Khodadoust discusses the Imposter Phenomenon.

UNPUBLISHDigital Detox and Self-Care

Perfectionism

Dr. Maryam Khodadoust discusses perfectionism and the potential dangers that can arise when striving for it.

Mindfulness Revisited

Erik Marks discusses mindfulness, stress reduction, and self care.

LGBTQ-Centered Care at MIT Medical

Dr. Jenny O'Brien discusses LGBTQ services at MIT Medical.

Why Choose Group Therapy?

Psychologist Dr. Sejal Patel discusses group therapy, the benefits and opportunities it can provide for students—particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic—and the options available at MIT Medical’s Student Mental Health and Counseling Services.

CBT Strategies to Reduce Stress and Anxiety

Dr. Maryam Khodadoust discusses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy strategies to reduce stress and anxiety.

COVID-19: Food For Thought

Eating Disorders Specialist Christina Brothers, LICSW, discusses how our relationship to food has changed during COVID-19 and the challenges these changes can present for those with eating-related issues.

Midwifery at MIT Health

Jennifer Shark discusses Midwifery at MIT Health.

Provider Profile: Melissa Mackel

Dr. Mackel discusses her career path and what let her to become a primary care provider at MIT.

Hacking Your Potential: How to Successfully Work with Challenges

Listen as MIT Medical Psychiatrist Dr. Rheinila Fernandes discusses self-care, embracing your strengths, and letting go of goals of 24/7 perfection. Learn more about Rheinila Fernandes, M.D.

Stress Management During COVID-19 Crisis

MIT Health Psychologist Dr. Xiaolu Hsi discusses ways to reach outfor support as we self-isolateduring the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of sleep, and other tools for stress management.  Learn more about Xiaolu Hsi, PhD

Black Mental Health Matters

Leslie Langston, LICSW, discusses mental health and treatment for people of color.

Strategies to Reduce Procrastination

What is procrastination? Why do we put off tasks that wereally need to get done? Listen as MIT Medical Psychologist Dr. Maryam Khodadoust encourages us to get curious about what's behind our decision to delay as a first step in...

Mindfulness and Self-Care for MIT Students

Erik Marks, MSW, discusses mindfulness and self-care.

Provider Profile: Meet Vini Anand

Members of the MIT Traditional Health Plan are required to select an MIT Medical primary care provider (PCP). And, students are strongly urged to select a PCP at MIT Medical as well.Our PCPs include physicians and nurse practitioners. They are...

Provider Profile: Meet Allison Sherwood

Members of the MIT Traditional Health Plan are required to select an MIT Health primary care provider (PCP). And, students are strongly urged to select a PCP at MIT Health as well.Our PCPs include physicians and nurse practitioners. They are...

Antidepressants - FAQs

Anthony Van Niel, MD, covers FAQs surrounding the use of antidepressants, including alternate treatments, medication interactions, and how long one should be on an antidepressant regimen.

MIT Medical Dental Service

Dental Hygienist Kathleen Sullivan discusses MIT Medical's Dental Service, insurance coverage, and payment options for employees and students.

Culture and Stress Management

Dr. Xiaolu Hsi explains the difference between good and bad stress, cultural differences in managing stress, self-help techniques, and the different services available to MIT students to help combat stress.

Dental Services at MIT Medical

Dental care in the United States is different from other kinds of medical care. If you have a problem with your teeth or gums (such as tooth pain or a broken tooth), you will need to see a dentist. Your...

Student Mental Health and Counseling Services

The Mental Health and Counseling Service can help students who are experiencing symptoms of stress or depression, dealing with sleep difficulties or relationship problems, or trying to cope with other concerns. MIT’s Student Mental Health and Counseling Services works directly...

MIT's MindHandHeart Initiative

The MindHandHeart Initiative is tapping into our passionate community spirit and innovative problem-solving skills to enhance mental health and overall well-being at MIT. Students, faculty, staff, and other experts are working together to launch promising new efforts that coordinate and...

Meet Pediatrics - MIT Medical's Pediatrics Service

Edward Levy, MD, Pediatrician at MIT Medical invites you to meet pediatrics at MIT Medical's Pediatrics service and how our clinicians, nurse practitioners, and other pediatric staff stress prevention and education while providing a full range of services for children...

MIT Medical’s Urgent Care Service

Did you know that MIT Medical offers Urgent Care service? MIT Medical's walk-in Urgent Care Service is open from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. every day for urgent, but non-life-threatening emergencies. Coleen Collins, MD, physician and Chief of Urgent Care...

The MIT Let’s Chat Program

Let’s Chat is a program that provides students with easy access to informal, free, confidential consultations with counselors from MIT Medical’s Mental Health & Counseling Service. No appointment is needed; just drop in. Meetings are brief (20 minutes), and you...

Birth Control Options at MIT Medical

Contraceptives and condoms can help protect you against pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). MIT Medical offers a wide variety of contraceptive choices to meet the needs of your lifestyle.MIT Medical also offers counselling and insurance options to help you make...

The MIT Graduate Student Dental Plan

The MIT Graduate Student Dental Plan is offered by MIT through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. It is available to all MIT graduate students enrolled in a degree-granting program. It is separate from the MIT student health plans. This...

Resources for Treating and Preventing Ergonomic Stress and Overuse Injuries

The use of a computer, working in awkward positions in your laboratory, and lifting heavy objects are just some examples of tasks that can lead to persistent muscle aches, tendon inflammation, compression of nerves, and subsequent disability that in some...

The MIT Pharmacy

The MIT Pharmacy serves the entire Institute community—on campus and at Lincoln Laboratory. We fill prescriptions from MIT Medical providers and offer discounted over-the-counter medications and health-related products. To avoid unwanted drug interactions, we use software that checks patients’ medication...

Health and Wellness Coaching at MIT Medical

A health and wellness coach is a professional who can help you identify your health priorities and goals, and then help you come up with a customized plan to move toward those goals in a way that works best for...

MedLinks- Stay Healthy at MIT

MedLinks are students like you. We serve as liaisons between undergraduate students and MIT Health. We support the health and wellbeing of MIT students—both in their living groups and within the wider MIT community—one-on-one and through larger campus events. MedLinks...