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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 choices. Two family nurse practitioners and primary care providers (PCPs) from MIT Health Primary Care Service explain the forms of birth contr...

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 for their needs? Jennifer Shark a Certified Nurse Midwife at MIT Health with many years of contraceptive counseling experience, is here to...

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 best for their needs? In part 3 of the 3-part series, listen as Jennifer Shark a Certified Nurse Midwife at MIT Health with many years of co...

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 best for their needs? In part 2 of a 3-part series, listen as Jennifer Shark a Certified Nurse Midwife at MIT Health with many years of cont...

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 which of our many providers is best for you? Today we are speaking with Kamau Karanja, MD, primary care provider (PC...

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 around sex.

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 which of our many providers is best for you? Today we are speaking with Israel Molina, MD, primary care provider (...

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 which of our many providers is best for you? Today we are speaking with Chukwueloka Obionwu, Jr., M.D., physician,...

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 which of our many providers is best for you? Today we are speaking with Rosemarie Roqué Gordon, MD, MPH, Pediatric...

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 level fluctuate throughout the week? Listen as Eric Marks discusses options for tracking data for self-care.

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

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

Jennifer Shark discusses Midwifery at MIT Health.

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

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

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

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

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 specialists in internal medicine and family practice for adults, pediatricians for children, and specialists in adolescent medicine and family practice for y...

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.

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.

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 servic...

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 can dispense first-aid supplies and over-the-counter (OTC) medications and can help you decide if you need to seek medical attentio...

Alcohol overdose can be a very serious and emergent situation. If left untreated, an alcohol overdose or what is referred to as alcohol poisoning can cause a person to choke or suffocate on their own vomit, or worse they are at risk for death. Listen in as Shawn Ferullo and Don Camelio explain the importance of recognizing the warning signs of alcohol poisoning and when to call for help.

While marijuana use is not allowed on MIT Campus, the laws in Massachusetts have changed and it is possible that some people might experiment with this drug. Marijuana use by adults and possession (up to certain quantities) has been legalized for recreational use in Massachusetts.  Listen in as Shawn Ferullo and Don Camelio explain the medical and social implications of using marijuana and the pol...

Patients want to make the most of each visit to their medical providers, but there are so many services offered and details to remember, it can be difficult to cover everything. Being prepared for appointments is a good start. Keeping notes about symptoms and health questions that come up between appointments is an important part of being your own best health advocate and being an engaged patient....