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 Dr. Edward Levy discusses scheduling routine visits for your child, how to prepare for their appointments, and what to do if you have questions between visits.

Well-child visits: Preparing for Pediatric Primary Care Visits

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 certain situations. Listen as MIT Medical primary care provider Dr. Kamau Karanja discusses medical testing and the risks and benefits that clinicians consider when deciding 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 certain situations. Listen as MIT Medical primary care provider Dr. Kamau Karanja discusses medical testing and the risks and benefits that clinicians consider when deciding which tests to perform.

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

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 choices.Two family nurse practitioners and primary care providers (PCPs) from MIT Medical’s Primary Care Service explain the forms of birth control available to MIT Medical patients, discuss important factors to consider when choosing birth control, and share information about ongoing guidance and support resources.

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 choices. Two family nurse practitioners and primary care providers (PCPs) from MIT Medical’s Primary Care Service explain the forms of birth control available to MIT Medical patients, discuss important factors to consider when choosing birth control, and share information about ongoing guidance and support resources.

Birth Control Options at MIT Medical

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 Medical with many years of contraceptive counseling experience, is here to discuss hormonal birth control options, how they work, their effectiveness, and things to consider when choosing birth control.

Pills, Patches, Implants: What are the Options?

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 Medical with many years of contraceptive counseling experience, discusses what factors you should consider if you are thinking about getting an 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 best for their needs? In part 3 of the 3-part series, listen as Jennifer Shark a Certified Nurse Midwife at MIT Medical with many years of contraceptive counseling experience, discusses what factors you should consider if you are thinking about getting an IUD.

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 best for their needs?In part 2 of a 3-part series, listen as Jennifer Shark a Certified Nurse Midwife at MIT Medical with many years of contraceptive counseling experience, discusses emergency contraception, what options are available and how to use EC correctly and effectively.

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 Medical with many years of contraceptive counseling experience, discusses emergency contraception, what options are available and how to use EC correctly and effectively.

Emergency Contraception

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 Medical’s Sports Medicine and Orthopedics Practice Supervisor, discusses the service’s new treatment space, the clinical team, and expanded service offerings available to MIT Medical patients.

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 Medical’s Sports Medicine and Orthopedics Practice Supervisor, discusses the service’s new treatment space, the clinical team, and expanded service offerings available to MIT Medical patients.

MIT Medical Sports Medicine and Orthopedics Service

MIT Medical'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 Kamau Karanja, MD, primary care provider (PCP) and family physician at MIT Medical.

MIT Medical'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 Kamau Karanja, MD, primary care provider (PCP) and family physician at MIT Medical.

Provider Profile: Meet Kamau Karanja, M.D.

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.

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

Joanna Goldsmith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at MIT Medical’s 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.

Sex and Anxiety

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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.

Antidepressants - FAQs

Allison Sherwood

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 speaking with Allison Sherwood, MSN, FNP-BC, Family Nurse Practitioner and primary care provider at MIT Medical.

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 speaking with Allison Sherwood, MSN, FNP-BC, Family Nurse Practitioner and primary care provider at MIT Medical.

Provider Profile: Meet Allison Sherwood

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

MIT Medical Dental Service

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.

Listen as MIT Medical Psychiatrist Dr. Rheinila Fernandes discusses self-care, embracing your strengths, and letting go of goals of 24/7 perfection.  <a href="https://medical.mit.edu/find-a-provider/rheinila-fernandes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Learn more about Rheinila Fernandes, M.D</a>.

Hacking Your Potential: How to Successfully Work with Challenges

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

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.  <a href="https://medical.mit.edu/find-a-provider/xiaolu-hsi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Learn more about Xiaolu Hsi, PhD</a>

Stress Management During COVID-19 Crisis

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

Black Mental Health Matters

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.

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.  <a href="https://medical.mit.edu/find-a-provider/maryam-khodadoust" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Learn more about Maryam Khodadoust, Psy.D.</a>

Strategies to Reduce Procrastination

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

Mindfulness and Self-Care for MIT Students

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 speaking with Vini Anand, MSN, FNP-BC, who shares her specialties and areas of expertise, what she finds special about MIT Medical, and her career path before becoming a primary care provider at MIT.

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 speaking with Vini Anand, MSN, FNP-BC, who shares her specialties and areas of expertise, what she finds special about MIT Medical, and her career path before becoming a primary care provider at MIT.

Provider Profile: Meet Vini Anand

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.

Culture and Stress Management

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.

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.

Student Mental Health and Counseling Services

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 with Greg Baker, Coordinator of MedLinks.

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 with Greg Baker, Coordinator of MedLinks.

MedLinks- Stay Healthy at MIT

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.

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.

Diversity and Race-Based Stress at MIT

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.

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.

Recognizing Alcohol Emergencies

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 policy at MIT regarding its use.

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 policy at MIT regarding its use.

Marijuana Facts Explained

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.Listen in as Cecilia Stuopis, MD, Medical Director at MIT Medical, discusses what you can do and what you should know going into an appointment to help you get the most out of your health care.

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. Listen in as Cecilia Stuopis, MD, Medical Director at MIT Medical, discusses what you can do and what you should know going into an appointment to help you get the most out of your health care.

Being an Engaged Patient

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