Healthy Resources for Employees and Students

At MCPHS, your health and wellbeing are foundational—and you don’t have to go far to access meaningful support. Through our Center for Health & Wellbeing, we offer a wide-ranging collection of holistic and practical resources designed specifically for students, faculty, and staff.

Resources for Employees

• Wellness
• Mindfulness
• Desk Stretches

Mindfulness Series for Faculty and Staff

This fall, the Center for Health and Wellbeing invites MCPHS faculty and staff to participate in a five-part mindfulness series designed to introduce practical strategies for reducing stress, enhancing self-awareness, and supporting overall wellbeing. The series begins with an in-person presentation from nationally recognized meditation researcher Sara Lazar, PhD, followed by four virtual sessions led by MCPHS faculty. Participants will explore mindfulness through guided meditation, reflection, and practical exercises they can incorporate into everyday life.

• Session 1: Introduction to Mindfulness
• Session 2: Mindfulness of Body and Breath
• Session 3: Awareness of Body and Mind
• Session 4: Working with the Thinking Mind
• Session 5: The Social Brain: Empathy and Connection

Resources for Students

• Virtual Relaxation Space
• Virtual Sleep Lab
• Counseling and Wellness Instagram page

Centers and Clinics

NESA Acupuncture Treatment Center

NESA is now offering treatments at both its new Acupuncture Treatment Center on the Boston campus in White 110 and in Worcester. MCPHS students, faculty, and staff can schedule private or community-style acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine sessions for just $5. Email to book your visit and experience the benefits of holistic care. Boston: acupunctureboston@mcphs.edu, Worcester: acupuncture@mcphs.edu

Eye and Vision Center

The Eye and Vision Center at MCPHS in Worcester is a multi-specialty optometry service providing patient-centered eye care to the central and western Massachusetts community. Our services range from comprehensive eye examinations to the treatment and management of eye diseases such as glaucoma. Book an appointment today by calling 508.373.5830.

Forsyth Dental Hygiene Clinic

The MCPHS Forsyth Dental Hygiene Clinic offers services to students, faculty, and staff at a discounted rate. Our facilities are located on our Boston and Worcester campuses and are equipped with the latest technology to deliver high-quality oral health services overseen by licensed dental hygienists. Appointments are approximately 3.5 hours long, and two appointments are typically required to fully support our students’ clinical education. Faculty, staff, and student pricing is $5.00 for cleanings and $20.00 for sports guards and bleaching trays.  Call to schedule an appointment. Boston: 617.278.2700 Worcester: 774.243.3410 

Visit our Patient Centers and Clinics for additional information.