Harvard University Health Services

Welcome from the Director

Being in good health is of the utmost importance to maintaining good academic standing, as well as quality of life.  A healthy lifestyle includes the following three components:

  • A Healthy Body - diet, exercise, rest, disease prevention
  • A Healthy Mind - fun, exercise, relaxation, stress management
  • A Healthy Environment - social supports, community involvement, personal safety
A lack of attention in any one area will affect your overall good health.  As you will learn from our website, we have many talented clinicians and health care professionals available to provide confidential services, and support you in all aspects of your health. 

We hope you will come to see Harvard University Health Services as a wellness center as well as a place to come when you are ill.  Your primary care team is ready to help you with any clinical problems you may have, or even if you would just like to come in to talk about prevention, and how to stay healthy at Harvard. 

You may also want to stop by our Center for Wellness for a one-on-one orientation to the variety of health education and outreach programs and materials available to you on campus.  Or check out our support groups and counseling services to help you maintain a sensible balance of work and relaxation.  Whether you already use a variety of strategies to achieve optimal health or are about to try something new, we are here to help.

Wishing you the best of health,

David S. Rosenthal, M.D.
Director
Harvard University Health Services