News and Announcements
HUHS Hosts Flu Vaccine Clinic
See the full list of 2026 HUHS Flu Clinics. All HUHS patients and those with an active Harvard ID can receive vaccination by scheduling through the HUHS Patient Portal . Same-day appointments will be available, but advanced booking is highly recommended...
OTC Medications Available at the ScriptCenter Kiosk
Harvard University Health Services offers an automated pharmacy kiosk, called a ScriptCenter, that provides secure pickup of health care products 24 hours/ 7 days a week. The ScriptCenter is stocked with over-the-counter medications at a price that is far...
HUGHP Members Can Now Schedule Appointments With HUHS Nutrition Directly Through the Patient Portal!
Whether you are managing a condition, working toward wellness goals, or just want expert guidance from an HUHS Registered Dietitian, help is now easier to access than ever. No phone calls. Just a few clicks to receive high-quality care at a time that...
Supporting Your Physical and Mental Wellbeing in the New Year
Dear Members of the Harvard Community: We hope that your Spring semester is off to a great start and that you are staying warm amid our seasonably frosty weather. This is a busy time of year, and many of you are juggling a host of responsibilities. As you...
Healthy Minds Survey Report Now Available
Dear Members of the Harvard Community: Last spring, we asked students enrolled in degree programs to complete the Healthy Minds Survey. More than 5,900 students – 25% of our undergraduate and graduate students – did so, providing us with valuable data on...
An Update to Our Urgent Care Hours of Operation
Beginning Monday, June 16, 2025, Urgent Care at the Smith Campus Center will be open daily from 8 am to 6 pm. Additionally, the clinic will close on the following holidays: Juneteenth July 4th Thanksgiving Christmas Day New Year's Day Martin Luther King...
Masking at HUHS
Face masks are encouraged but optional throughout Harvard University Health Services (HUHS). Masks are available upon entry for those who choose to wear them. Patients with symptoms of respiratory illness and those with known COVID-19 exposure are...
Harvard University Health Services Appoints Co-Chiefs of Internal Medicine
Graham Dresden, MD, and Kyle Morawski, MD, are the latest additions to clinical leadership at Harvard University Health Services (HUHS). As Co-Chiefs of Internal Medicine, Drs. Morawski and Graham will bring a wealth of experience, expertise, and...
HUHS Appoints Chief Medical Officer and Deputy Executive Director
Harvard University Health Services (HUHS) recently announced two additions to its senior leadership team. Kathy G. Niknejad, MD, will serve as Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and Physician in Chief, and Kimberly Eng will serve as Deputy Executive Director and...
Why Do I Need A Flu Shot Every Year?
Each year, millions of Americans contract influenza, leading to anywhere from 200-500,000 hospitalizations and 18-50,000 deaths. Fortunately, while the flu is highly contagious—and dangerous to the immunocompromised—its severity can be significantly...
Should I Get Vaccinated Against Shingles?
As we age, the immune system weakens, resulting in older adults being more susceptible to viruses and infections that—in youth—may have been much easier to shake off. Vaccination against seasonal flu, TDaP, hepatitis B, and pneumonia is one way that older...
Why Do I Need the TDaP Vaccine Before Attending College?
Most colleges require that students have received a handful of vaccinations prior to attending class. Before COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters, TDaP was—and remains—a common requirement. In this Q & A, we explain what the vaccine protects against, who is...