MIT Health holiday hours
All Services Closed: December 24; December 25; and January 1
Urgent Care Open 10 a.m.–4 p.m: December 26–31; January 2–4
24-hour nurse line: 617-253-4481
Information for patients
Holding on to healthy habits
When life gets stressful, it can be harder to maintain healthy habits. Learn the science behind creating and sustaining healthy habits. This class offers weekly support to maintain your health goals during a busy season. Feel free to register even if you can’t attend all six sessions.
Fridays 12–12:45 p.m.
December 5, 12, 19
Mindfulness mini-course
Learn about and practice mindfulness meditation, breathing techniques, and everyday skills you can use to calm the mind and body. All experience levels are welcome. Feel free to register even if you can’t attend all three sessions.
Tuesdays 4–4:45 p.m.
December 2, 9, 16
Wednesdays 12–12:45 p.m.
January 14, 21, 28
Unwind relaxation classes
This live 15-minute, drop-in class includes simple stretches to release tension in the body and guided meditation to release tension in the mind. Register once and attend as often as you wish.
Noon Unwind — Tuesdays 12–12:15 p.m. Click here to register
4:45 Unwind — Thursdays 4:45–5 p.m. Click here to register
Seven Essential Mental Activities for Brain Health
Seven types of mental activities have been identified as essential for brain health and attention. Discuss and practice brain health activities that will rejuvenate your energy and focus.
Instructor: Zan Barry – MIT Health
Date: Monday, January 26, 12:15–1 p.m.
Building a Healthier Daily Routine
Ready to feel better every day? Join us for a supportive, interactive workshop focused on building healthier habits through small, sustainable changes. We’ll explore key pillars of wellbeing — sleep, eating well, movement, and stress management — and help you create personalized goals that move you toward your healthiest self.
Instructor: Caitlyn McCourt – MIT Health
Date: Tuesday, January 13, 1–1:45 p.m.
30-Minute Movement
Three 30-minute movement classes are designed to be gentle, thorough, and doable during the workday. Feel free to attend any single session or the entire series. Clothing that allows you to stretch and breathe deeply is recommended, but no special clothing, equipment, or experience is needed.
Desk Reset – Gentle, beginner-friendly exercises that can be done during the workday to bring healthy movement to the joints and muscles, take a break, and boost your mood.
Instructor: Zan Barry – MIT Health
Date: Friday, January 16, 12:15–12:45 p.m.
Progressive Muscle Relaxation (and more) – Progressive Muscle Relaxation for tension release and effective stretches for tight muscles and repetitive stress.
Instructor: Zan Barry – MIT Health
Date: January 23, 12:15–12:45 p.m.
Chair Yoga – Gentle, beginner-friendly yoga stretches and breathing techniques that can be done during the workday to bring healthy movement to the joints and muscles, take a break, and boost your mood.
Instructor: Zan Barry – MIT Health
Date: Friday, January 30, 12:15–12:45 p.m.
Lifestyle Health Consultations
For individuals seeking personalized support, we offer 40-minute consultations with a wellness coach. During this session, you’ll reflect on your current habits, set realistic goals, and explore practical resources to help you take meaningful next steps toward better health.
Let us know what you'd like to focus on: sleep, eating well, managing stress, physical activity, or tobacco cessation.