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Student Health Service

Mission Statement

We are dedicated to helping you achieve wellness in body and mind. We provide easy to access, evidence-based care, with an emphasis on wellness including healthy lifestyle choices, disease prevention and stress management. Our guiding principles are kindness, respect, openness and non-judgement.

Our Services

The Lesley Student Health Service provides on-site and virtual medical appointments to Lesley University residential undergraduates and Threshold program students during the academic year. Commuter undergraduates may also opt in to use the Student Health Service.

We value a personalized approach that honors your perspective.  We look forward to getting to know you and addressing your health care and health education needs.  Through 1:1 health education counseling and coaching, we are interested in helping you become better at taking care of yourselves.

  • Norovirus Memo to Students

    Norovirus Memo (02/20/2025)

    Residential Undergraduates and Threshold Program Students

    Dear Residential Students:

    Norovirus results in a gastrointestinal illness with symptoms that might include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, weakness and fever.  These symptoms usually resolve in a few days, but you may remain infectious up to 3 days after your symptoms resolve.  Norovirus is very contagious; therefore, to prevent the spread of the virus we ask that you isolate. 

    If you’re having symptoms concerning for Norovirus please follow the instructions below.  We are here to support you.  We hope you feel better soon.

    1. Complete and submit this form.
      By submitting this form, you’re activating a team of Lesley supports including members of Residence Life, Threshold Program, Student Health Service, Hospitality/Dining Services, Public Safety and Facilities.
    2. Isolate in your room. Duration of isolation will depend on your symptoms and may last up to 6 days.
    3. Contact Lesley Student Health Service (617-349-8222, M-F, 9-5p) for advice on how to manage your symptoms.  Schedule a virtual visit with a provider.  Do not walk-in to Student Health Service.
      If your symptoms start at night or over the weekend and you’re in need of medical assistance, contact the on-call Residence Life staff or Public Safety (617-349-8888).  For emergencies, call 911.
      Student Health Service staff will check in with you by phone or email daily.  Please answer your phone and check email.
    4. Use the designated bathrooms or sick stalls (these will be labeled by your residence hall staff).
    5. Wash your hands with soap and water.
    6. Order fluids and food from dining services using the following links:
      Ava’s Kitchen (Doble)
      Washburn Commons (South Campus): Email hospitality@lesley.edu
      Washburn Menu
    7. Check your email for communications from dining services and please respond
    8. Notify your academic advisor that you’re unwell.


    Ayse A. Atasoylu, MD, MPH
    Director, Student Health Service
    Lesley University

     

    Norovirus Memo (02/20/2025)

    Commuter Students

    Dear Commuter Students:

    Norovirus results in a gastrointestinal illness with symptoms that might include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, weakness and fever.  These symptoms usually resolve in a few days.  Norovirus is very contagious; therefore, to prevent the spread of the virus we ask that you isolate. Duration of isolation will depend on your symptoms and may last up to 6 days.

    If you’re having symptoms concerning for Norovirus please follow the instructions below.  We are here to support you.  We hope you feel better soon.

    1. Isolate at home (do not come to campus until instructed). 
    2. Consult your health care provider for the management of your symptoms and to determine when it is safe to return to campus.
    3. Notify your academic advisor that you’re unwell.
    4. If you have additional questions, please contact Lesley Student Health Service: SHS@Lesley.edu or call 617-349-8222, M-F, 9-5p.
       

    Ayse A. Atasoylu, MD, MPH
    Director, Student Health Service
    Lesley University

  • Outreach

    We also provide wellness activities across the campus, open to the entire Lesley community.  Health education including the pillars of lifestyle medicine and mindfulness.  Topics include: physical activity, nutrition, sleep, stress reduction, avoiding harmful substances, positive social connection.

  • Opportunities

    We provide opportunities for students to train as Wellness Champions – peer educators on healthy habits, join our walking and gardening clubs, and participate in our cooking demonstration, emphasizing nutritious, low cost, easy to follow recipes designed for the college student.

  • Reasons You Might Want to Schedule a Visit

    Not feeling well: Colds, coughs, itchy eyes, rash, belly pain, diarrhea 

    Chronic conditions: Asthma, diabetes, celiac, irritable bowel syndrome, allergies

    Sexual health: Contraception, menstrual irregularity, prevention or treatment of sexually transmitted infections, questions sex

    Healthy lifestyle choices: learn more about achieving and maintaining healthy lifestyle choices such as physical activity, nutrition, sleep, avoiding harmful substances, establishing meaningful relationships/community, stress management, mindfulness

  • Immunizations

    To confirm that you’re satisfying Lesley University’s current immunization and other health document requirements – log into your medical portal to check.

Student Health Services Staff

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Ayse Atasoylu
Director of Student Health Services
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Sophia Martin
Student Health Services Assistant
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Susan Mello
Registered Nurse
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Ayse Atasoylu

Director of Student Health Services

Dr. Atasoylu is an ABIM board certified physician specializing in internal medicine, medical education and mindfulness. Ayse joined Lesley in 2022 with over 2 decades of clinical practice experience including 10+ years at Harvard University Health Services. Ayse takes a holistic, comprehensive approach to patient care. She is passionate about lifestyle medicine, guiding patients to improved health through healthy lifestyle choices, reducing stress and leading a balanced life.  Ayse enjoys simplicity, nature, the arts, travel and cooking.

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Education
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Sophia Martin

Student Health Services Assistant

Sophia, originally from Vermont, has enjoyed working with young adults, as well as youth, throughout her career so far. With a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Johnson State College, her work has focused on mental health and spirituality. However, she has always had an interest in healthcare, gaining her LNA in 2013, working in home care throughout her undergraduate education, and minoring in Wellness & Alternative Medicine. Sophia is also a graduate student at Lesley University, pursuing a Master's Degree in Counseling with a specialization in Trauma studies. Sophia enjoys being involved with church, traveling, and spending time with family.

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Susan Mello

Registered Nurse

Susan is a longtime resident of Cambridge and comes to Lesley’s Student Health Service with a diverse background in healthcare. She began her professional career as a copy editor in the Medical Division of Little Brown, obtained a Master’s degree (MA) in Technical and Professional Writing from Northeastern University, then worked as a writer/analyst for Harvard Community Health Plan and several medical-focused software companies. After earning her Master’s in Public Health (MPH) at Boston University, she worked on several cycles of Massachusetts’ Triennial Alcohol, Drugs, and Tobacco studies on adolescent populations for Health and Addictions Research Inc. (HARI) and John Snow, Inc. (JSI). After a hiatus to raise her two boys, and experience as a hospice caregiver for her mother, she returned to school to obtain her nursing license (BSN, Curry College).

Susan has experience as a psych nurse with Nizhoni Health, private practice home health nurse, and as a board-certified Lifestyle Medicine nurse and health coach for stroke survivors at Charlestown’s Spaulding Rehabilitation. She also worked as a COVID nurse vaccinator, prepper, trainer, and supervisor at Cataldo’s Massachusetts vaccine clinics. Susan first came to Lesley in 2021 as a COVID tester and flu vaccine clinic nurse and was excited to accept a full-time position with Lesley’s Student Health Service team. She looks forward to improving the health and wellness of Lesley’s students through her Health Coaching skills and passion for Lifestyle Medicine. In her spare time Susan enjoys plant-based cooking, outdoor activities including kayaking, and time with family on Cape Cod.

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How to Reach Us
Hours
  • 9 am-5:30 pm, Monday-Friday
Location
  • Doble Campus
    3rd floor of Schwartz Hall
    23 Mellen Street
    Cambridge, MA 02138
  • Mailing address:
    Student Health Service                
    29 Everett Street,                   
    Cambridge, MA 02138
29 Everett St, Cambridge, MA 02138
617.868.9600