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...
View ArticleMedLinks
MedLinks is a residence-based peer health advocacy program sponsored by Community Wellness at MIT Medical. Trained student volunteers encourage relationships between undergraduate students and MIT...
View ArticleProvider Profile: Melissa Mackel
Dr. Mackel discusses her career path and what let her to become a primary care provider at MIT.
View ArticleGetting Your Care at MIT Health
MIT Health is accepting new patients. As annual employee open enrollment is happening, remember to sign up for an MIT-sponsored health insurance plan so you and your family can use MIT Health services...
View ArticleSports Medicine and Orthopedics at MIT Health
The Sports Medicine and Orthopedics practice at MIT Health provides an array of progressive treatment options for both athletes and non-athletic community members. Dr. Shawn Ferullo, Dr. Angelene...
View ArticleMammograms at MIT Health
Lead Mammo Technologist Rachel Winn walks us through what to expect as part of a mammogram at MIT Health.
View ArticleLGBTQ+ Care at MIT Health
Research shows that on average LGBTQ+ patients typically rate their healthcare experiences as less satisfying than individuals who do not identify as LGBTQ+. In this episode, we talk about LGBTQ+...
View ArticlePediatrics at MIT Health
MIT Health offers care for even the youngest members of the MIT community. Pediatricians Rosemarie Roqué Gordon and Ed Levy join us to talk about overall pediatric services available at MIT Health –...
View ArticleUrgent Care at MIT Health
MIT Health’s Urgent Care service can provides same-day care for urgent but non-life-threatening emergencies, for students, employees, family members and retires. Practice Manager Lauren Condon and Dr....
View ArticleLaboratory Services at MIT Health
Jonathan Pelletier, Medical Laboratory Manager walks us through how patients can utilize laboratory services at MIT Health, and the range of services offered to patients for laboratory needs. MIT...
View ArticleAllergy at MIT Health
MIT Health offers a variety of treatments to support conditions related to allergies. Treatments include allergy shots, environmental changes, antihistamines and other medications – as well as initial...
View ArticleAcupuncture at MIT Health
Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine used to treat chronic pain, as well as an array of other conditions. Abram Ojure, founder of New England Integrated Health, Caitlyn McCourt, Director of...
View ArticleObstetrics and Gynecologic Care at MIT Health
Jennifer Shark, certified midwife provides us with an overview MIT Health’s Obstetrics and Gynecologic practice. In this episode, Jennifer talks about the different community members that MIT Health’s...
View ArticleTravel Health Clinic at MIT Health
Travel Health is a unique clinical service and benefit for the MIT community. MIT Health’s Travel Nurse Advisor Program Manager Pauline Lee gives us an overview of how the service can help students,...
View ArticleIntroducing Bay State Physical Therapy at MIT Health
MIT Health patients now have access to physical therapy appointments -- on campus -- thanks to our new partnership with Bay State Physical Therapy. Shawn Ferullo, MIT Health Associate Medical Director,...
View ArticleEye Care at MIT Health
Monisha Rajinikanth, OD provides us with an overview of Optometry services at MIT Health. She also talks about when you should plan to see an eye doctor (and how), when you shouldn’t – as well as...
View ArticleOccupational Health Service at MIT Health
The team at MIT’s Occupational Health Service provides an overview of the unique work-related and environmental support that they offer MIT employees and beyond. More specifically, they discuss their...
View ArticleHPV and Cervical Cancer
Genital human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the US. There are over 40 types of HPV, 13 of which can lead cancer. In this episode, Jennifer Shark, CNM,...
View ArticleThe Importance of Colon Cancer Screening
In this episode of Conversations with MIT Health, we discuss the importance of colorectal cancer screening with Nicole Napier, Population Health Manager at MIT Health. Nicole shares why early detection...
View ArticleNutrition Tips for Managing Hypertension or Diabetes
“Conversations with MIT Health” presents “Nutrition Tips for Managing Hypertension or Diabetes,” featuring Dr. David Podradchik, clinical pharmacist at MIT Health. Dr. Podradchik offers practical...
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