MIT - Conversations with MIT Health

We’ve all been there. You’re having an adult beverage, and suddenly, you feel the urge to “go”... and after you go once, you're making repeated trips to the bathroom all night. This is the legendary concept of “Breaking the Seal.” But is it actually real? Is there a physical barrier inside us that, once broken, opens the floodgates? If not, what's actually happening behind the scenes? Dr. Jeffrey Held joins the pod to help us unravel the mysteries of our own plumbing. Learn more about Jeffrey Held, MD

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, speaks with Ben Rose, Bay State Physical Therapy’s Managing Partner and Physical Therapist and Alexandra Leon, Clinic Manager about the treatments and services available through this partnership.

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 OB/GYN department supports, as well as common services offered for different stages of life and more.

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 Health’s laboratory is committed to accurately, efficiently and conveniently providing test results for patients.

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 – how they work with parents to keep children healthy and thriving, types of appointments offered and more!

Lead Mammo Technologist Rachel Winn walks us through what to expect as part of a mammogram 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 such as Primary Care, Urgent Care, and nearly 20 different types of specialty care. In this podcast, Primary Care Clinical Director Jessica Senesi, Medical Specialties Manager Kate Derr and Family/Sports Medicine Physician Chukwueloka Obionwu talk about the benefits of managing your care at MIT Health.

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.