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MIT - Conversations with MIT Health
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STI Testing Made Easy: What Every MIT Student Should Know
Getting tested for Sexually Transmitted Infections, or STIs, is easier than you think! In this episode, we sit down with Maura Rowley, Manager of Stud...
Healthcare Proxies 101
Who would make medical decisions for you if you couldn’t? In this episode of Conversations with MIT Health, Jessica Senesi, ANP-BC, and Lydia Barlow,...
Nutrition Tips for Managing Hypertension or Diabetes
“Conversations with MIT Health” presents “Nutrition Tips for Managing Hypertension or Diabetes,” featuring Dr. David Podradchik, clinical pharmacist a...
The 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 Manag...
HPV 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 c...
Occupational 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...
Allergy at MIT Health
MIT Health offers a variety of treatments to support conditions related to allergies. Treatments include allergy shots, environmental changes, antihis...
Eye 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 doct...
Acupuncture 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...
Obstetrics 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...
Travel 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 a...
Introducing 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. Sh...
Laboratory 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...
Sports 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 commu...
Mammograms at MIT Health
Lead Mammo Technologist Rachel Winn walks us through what to expect as part of a mammogram at MIT Health.
LGBTQ+ 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...
Pediatrics 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 over...
Urgent 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 a...
Getting 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...
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....
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 a...
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 birt...
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 hormon...
Intrauterine Device (IUD)
There are several forms of hormonal contraception available today, birth control pills, hormonal skin patches, implants, and coils. They all affect ho...
Emergency Contraception
There are several forms of hormonal contraception available today, birth control pills, hormonal skin patches, implants, and coils. They all affect ho...
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 medi...
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 her...
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 me...
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 me...
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 me...
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...
CBT Strategies to Reduce Stress and Anxiety
Dr. Maryam Khodadoust discusses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy strategies to reduce stress and anxiety.
Provider Profile: Melissa Mackel
Dr. Mackel discusses her career path and what let her to become a primary care provider at MIT.
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,...
Black Mental Health Matters
Leslie Langston, LICSW, discusses mental health and treatment for people of color.
Mindfulness and Self-Care for MIT Students
Erik Marks, MSW, discusses mindfulness and self-care.
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 selec...
Antidepressants - FAQs
Anthony Van Niel, MD, covers FAQs surrounding the use of antidepressants, including alternate treatments, medication interactions, and how long one sh...