Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates Announces New Collaboration to Provide Health Services for Wentworth Institute of Technology Students

Boston, MA - (October 22, 2007) - Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates, an affiliate of Atrius Health is pleased to announce a new student health services collaboration with Wentworth Institute of Technology.

In an effort to broaden medical care into local Boston communities, Harvard Vanguard will provide access to a comprehensive range of medical services for Wentworth students. An on-campus health center staffed with Harvard Vanguard medical professionals will soon be available for basic services, and students can now visit Harvard Vanguard's nearby Kenmore practice for primary and specialty care, as well as imaging, lab and pharmacy services.

"We are pleased to be able to offer students access to medical services from this high quality team of medical providers," said Annamaria Wenner, Wentworth Dean of Students. "Our partnership with Harvard Medical Associates extends our commitment to providing the best possible services to our students."

Included in the services to be offered on campus will be basic physical exams, management of acute and chronic illness, care of sports-related injuries, academic and sports clearance, flu shots, diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases, as well as some gynecologic services.

"As a major provider for health care services in the community, we are very excited to be able to extend our expertise to Wentworth Institute of Technology students," said Debra Geihsler, CEO and President for Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates and Atrius Health.