Employee Health
Mount Sinai Employee Health Services (EHS) provides telephonic consults for MSHS employees who are ill, concerned about COVID-19 exposure, or who need clearance to return to work.
You can call 212-844-1100 for a telephone consultation between 8am - 5pm Monday to Friday and 9am - 3pm Saturday and Sunday.
Please note the following in hours for the holidays:
Monday, January 17th Martin Luther King Jr. Day: (observed): 9am – 3pm
Monday, February 21st President’s Day (observed): 9am – 3pm
(Updated 1/5/22)
COVID-19 testing is available for MSHS employees. To learn more about MSHS testing policy and criteria, please reference the Employee Testing Policy.
COVID-19 Vaccinations Stickers
All employees who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (2 weeks post their final dose) are asked to submit proof of vaccination to Employee Health Services (EHS). Upon verification, employees will receive a sticker to affix to the MSHS ID Badge (similar to the Flu sticker).
If you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 but haven’t registered for your sticker yet, you can do so here or scan this QR code. Upon submission, you will receive additional directions on how to obtain the sticker for your MSHS ID Badge. Submissions emailed directly to EHS *+will not +*be processed, electronic submissions must be completed through the MSHS Employee Vaccination Status REDcap tool.
Employees who were vaccinated outside of the United States can submit their proof of vaccine through the electronic process outlined above.
If you prefer to show your proof of vaccination in person you will be able to make an appointment at Employee Health Services (EHS) and get your sticker there. For this option, you will need to bring your proof of vaccination (CDC card or Excelsior Pass) with you, whether you were vaccinated at Mount Sinai or elsewhere.
Everyone vaccinated in the United States for COVID-19, was issued a CDC vaccination card which has your name, date of birth and vaccine brand, date(s) and vaccine lot numbers. If you were vaccinated in New York State, and are 2 weeks past your final dose, you are also able to download the “Excelsior Pass” which can also serve as proof vaccination. The “Excelsior pass” can be downloaded onto your smartphone or other electronic device.
For more information and directions on how to download the Excelsior Pass click here.
If you have lost your CDC vaccination card or are unable to download your Excelsior Pass, please reference the Vaccine Proof Replacement Tip Sheet for troubleshooting tips.
Mount Sinai Now
The COVID-19 health emergency has made telemedicine a critical resource for patients to safely connect with physicians. To ensure that social distancing does not create a barrier to care, we have made Mount Sinai Now—our telehealth urgent care platform—available to all employees regardless of their insurance plan through 2020.
Through Mount Sinai Now, you can connect with a board certified physician via video conference, using a mobile app or a website. Our trusted physicians will provide accurate diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up information regarding your condition.
Prior to the Mount Sinai Now virtual visit, employees and their families will need to complete a registration form; see below. Non-bargaining-unit staff on the UMR (a division of United Healthcare) health plan should select “I am provided Mount Sinai Now directly from my employer.” All other employees should select "I have a Mount Sinai access code" and enter COVID19. To ensure that your virtual visit is complimentary throughout this crisis, be sure to enter this code before each appointment.
In addition to Mount Sinai Now, employees with a Mount Sinai primary care physician may also schedule a MyChart Video Visit. For more information about the Health System’s virtual care options, click here.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are some questions being asked within the institution amongst staff, faculty, and our leadership. Here is a list of the main topics that arise and the answers to them.
Guidelines to Protect Family Members of Healthcare Workers
We have received many questions about healthcare workers concerned about the health of their family members. Below are the most common questions we have received. Please email covidquestions@mountsinai.org with additional questions and we will post the answers as soon as possible.
Guidelines to Protect Family Members of Healthcare Workers (PDF) - Updated 3/29/20
Wellness Letters
Messages to our Mount Sinai staff about managing your health and wellness as we prepare for COVID-19.
-
Common Misconceptions about getting mental health care - 5/1/20
-
The Experience of Grief - 4/15/20
-
Confronting Uncertainty - 4/10/20
-
Coping with Anxiety - 3/20/20
-
Managing General Heightened Emotions - 3/10/20
Mount Sinai Calm
As we tackle the threat of COVID-19, self-care, caring for each other, and fostering a calm approach is especially important. We encourage faculty, students, and staff to take advantage of these Mount Sinai Calm virtual offerings.
Mount Sinai Calm – Virtual Calm Live Zoom Classes
Saturday
11:00 am -- Open Level Vinyasa Yoga with Danielle Wheelwright (Virna Sanabria is away)
This yoga class combines movement and breathing to promote a sense of calmness and peace. It is open to all levels and no previous experience is required.
For more information or to register for this class, please email 4Calm@mountsinai.org
Monday
12:30 pm -- Mindfulness Infused Chair Yoga with Archimedes Bibiano
A 30-minute chair yoga class that incorporates yoga, mindfulness, and movement.
For more information or to register for this class, please email 4Calm@mountsinai.org
5:30 pm -- Take Time for Mindfulness Meditation with Mickie Brown
This one-hour workshop combines instruction, practice and group discussions. No experience is required. Faculty, students and employees are welcome to join.
For more information or to register for this class, please email 4Calm@mountsinai.org
Tuesday
12:30 pm -- Mindfulness Pause with Mickie Brown
A 30-minute guided mindfulness practice to create community and connection.
For more information or to register for this class, please email 4Calm@mountsinai.org
5:30 pm -- Slow Yoga with Danielle Wheelwright
This gentle yoga class combines movement and breathing to promote a sense of calmness and peace. It is open to all levels and no previous experience is required.
For more information or to register for this class, please email 4Calm@mountsinai.org
5:30 pm -- Art for Self-Care with Max and Jacob Cohen
During this interactive workshop you will work with various art materials, or whatever you have on hand, you will stimulate your senses and discover your talent. Live music for inspiration by Jacob Cohen.
For more information or to register for this class, please email 4Calm@mountsinai.org
Wednesday
12:30 pm -- Mindfulness Pause with Archimedes Bibiano
A 30 minute guided mindfulness practice to create community and connection.
For more information or to register for this class, please email 4Calm@mountsinai.org
5:30 pm -- Open Level Vinyasa Yoga with Danielle Wheelwright
This yoga class combines movement and breathing to promote a sense of calmness and peace. It is open to all levels and no previous experience is required.
For more information or to register for this class, please email 4Calm@mountsinai.org
Thursday
1:00 pm -- Mindfulness Pause with Mickie Brown
A 30 minute guided mindfulness practice to create community and connection.
For more information or to register for this class, please email 4Calm@mountsinai.org
5:30 pm -- Mindfulness Infused Chair Yoga with Archimedes Bibiano
This one-hour chair yoga class highlights the connection between yoga and mindfulness meditation.
For more information or to register for this class, please email 4Calm@mountsinai.org
Friday
12:30 pm -- Mindfulness Infused Chair Yoga with Archimedes Bibiano
A 30-minute chair yoga class that incorporates yoga, mindfulness, and movement.
For more information or to register for this class, please email 4Calm@mountsinai.org
5:00 pm -- Tai Chi with Steve Shulman
Tai Chi, originally a Chinese martial art, is an exercise practice that helps decrease stress and increase wellbeing through gentle, flowing movements.
For more information or to register for this class, please email 4Calm@mountsinai.org