Jennifer Shark discusses Midwifery at MIT Medical.

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

MIT Medical 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

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.

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

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 breaking the habit.   Learn more about Maryam Khodadoust, Psy.D.

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

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 specialists in internal medicine and family practice for adults, pediatricians for children, and specialists in adolescent medicine and family practice for young adults. But how do you know which of our many providers is best for you? Today we are...

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 specialists in internal medicine and family practice for adults, pediatricians for children, and specialists in adolescent medicine and family practice for young adults. But how do you know which of our many providers is best for you? Today we are...

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. Published in: MIT Medical

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

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. Published in: 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 regular health insurance does not cover most kinds of dental care. Dr. Ali Muftu discusses MIT Medical's Dental Service, insurance coverage, and payment options for employees and students. Published in: MIT Medical

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 with students to understand and solve problems. Dr. Anthony Van Niel discusses Student Mental Health and Counseling services available at MIT Medical as well as who can use these services. Published in: MIT Medical

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 improve support services and measure progress. Listen in as the Executive Administrator of MindHandHeart Maryanne Kirkbride, MS explains that over time, MindHandHeart will help members of our community feel...

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 and adolescents. Published in: MIT Medical

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 at MIT Medical, joins us today to talk a little bit about how the Urgent Care Service can support you when you really need it. Published in: MIT Medical

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 and your counselor will determine if additional follow-up is needed. In this segment Leslie Langston, Licensed Social Worker at MIT Medical, discusses some common concerns that students may have, including stress, sadness, anxiety,...

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 right choices. Marie Caggiano, MD is here to explain the options for students at MIT Medical when considering sexual activity. Published in: MIT Medical

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 coverage is optional and enrollment is not automatic. In this segment, Sharon Casey discusses important information and what you need to know about The MIT Graduate Student Dental Plan. Published in: MIT Medical

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 cases may be permanent. It could happen to you! The MIT Medical Department sees nearly 300 people a year for problems such as these caused by overuse and/or misuse of computer workstations and other forms of overuse injuries.  In this...

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 lists and flags potential problems for any new prescription. Listen as Georgene Bloomfield, MS, RPh, the Chief Pharmacist at MIT Medical, discusses all the special services available at the...

MedLinks are students like you. We serve as liaisons between undergraduate students and MIT Medical. 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 can dispense first-aid supplies and over-the-counter (OTC) medications and can help you decide if you need to seek medical attention when you are sick or hurt. In this segment of Conversations with MIT Medical, we are speaking...

On campus, MIT has started implementing a series of measures intended to further extend an atmosphere of respect and inclusiveness for all — and of greater mutual understanding among community members regardless of differences in ethnicity, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. Listen as Cecil Webster, MD discusses race-based traumatic stress counseling available at MIT Medical. Published in: MIT Medical

Listen in as we learn more about Cecil R. Webster Jr., MD. Published in: MIT Medical