Community Wellness

at MIT Medical

Community Wellness at MIT Medical

Overview

With MIT’s unique culture in mind, Community Wellness at MIT Medical provides resources and designs programs to help all members of the MIT community learn about making healthy choices that will allow you to get the most out of your time at MIT. We work with all members of the MIT community, including students, faculty, staff, and families (including international families).

Team members

	Maryanne Kirkbride, M.S./M.B.A., R.N.	Clinical director for campus life CPR training
	Kelley Adams, M.P.H.	Violence prevention and response
	Gregory Baker, M.S.	MedLinks
	Katherine Barlett, M.Ed.	Lincoln Laboratory wellness (Lincoln Laboratory employees only)
	Susanna (Zan) Barry, M.A.	Stress reduction and relaxation Eating, nutrition, and body image concerns Sleep health
	Elizabeth Carbone, B.S.	Exercise and fitness
	Duane de Four, M.A.	Violence prevention and response
	Lauren B. Mayhew, M.B.A.	Tobacco treatment Mindfulness-based stress reduction, meditation, yoga
	Kate McCarthy, M.A.	Sexual health, contraception, LGBT issues Sexual violence prevention
	Caitlyn M. McCourt	Employee Health & Wellness
	Jennifer Recklet Tassi, B.A.	Cultural adjustment and language issues, family support

What we do

We work as wellness specialists and advocates by:

• Offering individual and group consultations (refer to list above)
• Teaching classes and workshops
• Designing and leading custom workshops and education programs at your location
• Facilitating several ongoing groups including MIT spouses&partners, “Making Peace With Food,” and groups for new and expectant parents
• Holding special events such as getfit@mit
• Training and mentoring MedLinks (student peer health advocates in most undergraduate living areas)

Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. We follow the privacy guidelines set forth by MIT Medical.