Diabetes: Too Much of a Good Thing?
William Kettyle, M.D.
Mon Jan 8, 11:30am-12:30pm, 37-212
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
As the girth of our nation increases, so does the prevalence of diabetes. We’ll spend some time discussing sugar metabolism and the clinical realities of diagnosing and treating diabetes. Bring your questions, your comments, and your experiences.
Contact: Elizabeth Rice, E23-205, x8-5363, rice@med.mit.edu
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Fast Food Frenzy
Debra Wein, M.S., R.D., L.D.N
Wed Jan 10, 12-01:00pm, 37-212
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
With a busy schedule and little time to prepare meals, dining out has become the norm for most people. These seminars will explore the difficulties faced when navigating the take-out menu at fast food restaurants. Calorie estimations of various foods will be provided along with sensible substitutions. Learn some healthy dining strategies as well as the best and worst that restaurants have to offer.
Contact: Elizabeth Rice, E23-205, x8-5363, rice@med.mit.edu
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Fertility and the Mind / Body Connection
Zan Barry, M.Ed., Deborah Gowen, C.N.M.
Tue Jan 23, 12-01:00pm, 37-212
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
When faced with issues of fertility/infertility, many people have found it helpful to learn more about the mind/body connection. Find out more about self-care practices that can help support a healthy mind/body relationship.
Contact: Elizabeth Rice, E23-205, x8-5363, rice@med.mit.edu
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GetFit@MIT Kick-Off Event
Katherine Wahl
Thu Jan 11, 12-01:00pm, Lobby 10
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Come learn more about getfit@mit, the Institute’s annual team-oriented fitness challenge presented by MIT Medical. Learn how the challenge works, find out about participant perks, grab a healthy snack, and enter our door-prize raffle!
Web: http://getfit.mit.edu/
Contact: Katherine Wahl, E23-493, x3-5569, wahl@med.mit.edu
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Heartsaver AED, (Adult CPR)
Julie Banda
Wed Jan 17, 04-08:00pm, E25-119
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 10-Jan-2007
Limited to 12 participants.
Single session event
Fee: 60.00 for text book, barrier device and a completion card
This American Heart Association course teaches the basic techniques of adult CPR and the use of an AED. Students also learn about using barrier devices in CPR and giving first aid for choking.
$60.00 ($55.00 MIT Health Plan members, students, and retirees)
Contact: Elizabeth Rice, E23-205, x8-5363, rice@med.mit.edu
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Heartsaver CPR, Infant and Child/Adult
Julie Banda
Wed Jan 10, 04-08:00pm, E25-119
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 03-Jan-2007
Limited to 12 participants.
Single session event
Fee: 60.00 for Text book, barrier device, and completion card.
The American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR Course for infants and children/adults is a modular course that teaches lay rescuers how to prevent, recognize, and treat life-threatening emergencies, including cardiac arrest and choking for the infant, child and adult victim.
$60.00 ($55.00 MIT Health Plan Members, students, and retirees)
Contact: Elizabeth Rice, E23-205, x8-5363, rice@med.mit.edu
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Heartsaver First Aid
Julie Banda
Wed Jan 24, 04-08:30pm, E25-119
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 17-Jan-2007
Limited to 12 participants.
Single session event
Fee: 55.00 for text book, barrier device and a completion card
This American Heart Association First Aid course teaches rescuers to effectively recognize and treat adult emergencies in the critical first minutes until emergency medical services personnel arrive. The course includes General Principles of First Aid, Medical emergencies, Injury emergencies and Adult CPR.
$55.00 ($50.00 MIT Health Plan members, students, and retirees)
Contact: Elizabeth Rice, E23-205, x8-5363, rice@med.mit.edu
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Heartsaver First Aid with Adult CPR
Julie Banda
Wed Jan 24, 04-09:30pm, E23-119
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 17-Jan-2007
Limited to 12 participants.
Single session event
Fee: 65.00 for text book, barrier device and a completion card
This American Heart Association First Aid course teaches rescuers to effectively recognize and treat adult emergencies in the critical first minutes until emergency medical services personnel arrive. The course includes General Principles of First Aid, Medical emergencies, Injury emergencies and Adult CPR.
$65.00 ($60.00 MIT Health Plan members, students, and retirees)
Contact: Elizabeth Rice, E23-205, x8-5363, rice@med.mit.edu
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Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid
Julie Banda
Wed Jan 31, 04-08:30pm, E23-119
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 24-Jan-2007
Limited to 12 participants.
Single session event
Fee: 55.00 for Text book, barrier device, and a completion card.
The American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid course provides information on how to manage illness and injuries in an infant or child during the first few minutes of an emergency until professional help arrives. The course includes three core modules: First Aid Basics, Injuries and Illnesses and Life-Threatening Emergencies and the Chain of Survival.
$55.00 ($50.00 MIT Health Plan members, students and retirees)
Contact: Elizabeth Rice, E23-205, x8-5363, rice@med.mit.edu
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Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid with CPR
Julie Banda
Wed Jan 31, 04-09:30pm, E25-119
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 24-Jan-2007
Limited to 12 participants.
Single session event
Fee: 65.00 for text book, barrier device, and completion card.
The American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid course provides information on how to manage illness and injuries in an infant or child during the first few minutes of an emergency until professional help arrives. The course includes four core modules: First Aid Basics, Injuries and Illnesses, Life-Threatening Emergencies and the Chain of Survival, and CPR and AED.
$65.00 ($60.00 MIT Health Plan members, students and retirees)
Contact: Elizabeth Rice, E23-205, x8-5363, rice@med.mit.edu
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Jewish Genetics: “It’s More than Tay-Sach’s”
Jordyn Rozensky, Dr. Jodi Hoffman,Tufts-New England Medical Center, Floating
Wed Jan 17, 05-07:00pm, 1-135
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Learn what we should all know about Jewish genetic diseases. One in four individuals of Ashkenazi Jewish descent is a carrier for one of several genetic diseases- many of which result in childhood death.
Contact: Jordyn Rozensky, W11-040, x3-2982, jordynr@mit.edu
Cosponsor: Hillel
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Junk Food Cravings: How to Cut Back
Zan Barry, MEd
Wed Jan 31, 12-01:00pm, 37-212
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
If you have cravings for sweets or "white foods" (chips, pretzels, white bread), find out why and learn tips to make your brain more resilient and resistant to cravings.
Contact: Elizabeth Rice, E23-205, x8-5363, rice@med.mit.edu
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Laser Surgery or Glasses?
Matthew Garston, O.D.
Mon Jan 22, 01-02:30pm, 37-212
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
An MIT staff optometrist will discuss LASER refractive surgery in detail. Included will be a review of the optics of the eye, how the surgery works, and who is a good candidate for this surgery. The discussion will also focus on the complications as well as the long term effects of these procedures. Some possible future changes and new approaches to this subject will be included.
Contact: Elizabeth Rice, E23-205, x8-5363, rice@med.mit.edu
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Mindfulness for Stress Reduction
Maya Hanelin, LICSW, Celene Barnes, PsyD,, Lisa Bosley, CNS
Wed Jan 24, 11:30am-01:00pm, 37-212
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
This class will review highlights of research and discuss benefits of mindfulness for stress reduction and provide opportunities to experience and practice mindfulness exercises.
Contact: Elizabeth Rice, E23-205, x8-5363, rice@med.mit.edu
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Tai Chi for Beginners
Dorri Li
Mon Jan 29, 12-01:00pm, E25-117
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Learn the basic movements of Tai Chi in a relaxed and comfortably paced class. This gentle form of exercise works on joint mobility, flexibility, coordination, and balance. The slow, fluid movements of Tai Chi will rejuvenate your body and engage your mind. Wear comfortable clothing and athletic shoes.
Contact: Elizabeth Rice, E23-205, x8-5363, rice@med.mit.edu
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Upgrade your Health and Happiness in 7 Short Days 05015-0
Leader: TBD
Tue, Thu, Jan 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30, 03:15-05:00pm, Media Room, W35
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 13-Dec-2006
Limited to 30 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: Enter through PE lottery
Healthy Diet\*Physical Activity\*Enough Sleep\*Stress Management\*Healthy Relationships
Alright, maybe you can’t have it all, but you can have more.
In seven days you can pick up good habits and tools that will boost your productivity. Developing personalized fitness, nutrition, time management, and stress reduction plans makes it simple for all participants to surpass current levels of efficiency and reach your potential.
Find out why this class is the essential hour (and a half) for people without an hour to spare.
No Prerequisite Necessary
2 Points of the PE General Institute Requirement awarded upon completion.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/pe
Contact: PE Program Administrator, W35-297X, x3-4291, physedoffice@mit.edu
Cosponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER)
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