Wellness

We know health is a top priority for you and your family that's why MPL is here to help. Whether you want to learn how to use meditation to reduce your stress, how to create a healthy menu for your family or how to get better sleep, we have the resources and programs to help you.

Wellness Resources

National Hot Breakfast Month

Enjoy a simple and delicious hot breakfast at home by following this recipe!

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Read, Listen & Watch

Need a healthy cookbook? Want to read about how to practice mindfulness with your kids? Or looking for some meditation music? Check out our collection of books, ebooks, eAudiobooks, music and more.

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Short Audiobooks for Hiking

Looking for something to do while you hike? Checkout this list of short audiobooks to keep you company.

National Nutrition Month!

March is National Nutrition Month that focuses on the importance of healthy eating. Check out the resources to learn about better ...

New Year's Resolutions - Get Better Sleep!

Need help with your resolution to get fitbetter sleepTry some of these items to help you get started or keep your motivation up.

Improve your memory

January recognizes Alzheimer's Awareness month. Take a look at this book list that can help keep your brain healthy and working at its best.

Wellness Resources

Looking for additional help? Check out these curated resources that our staff have put together for you.

EYRND

Eastern York North Durham Ontario Health Team

The Eastern York North Durham (EYRND) Ontario Health Team (OHT) is comprised of partner organizations, primary care providers, community...
Vaccine Resources

York Region Public Health Vaccine Information

Find out important information on how to prepare for getting your vaccine on this page.
Government of Canada

Public Health Agency of Canada

The Public Health Agency of Canada empowers Canadians to improve their health.

NOT SURE WHAT TO READ?

Blogs

Topics include food, nutrition, general health and wellbeing trends.

The Magic of Reading

Escape the Winter Blues through the Magic of Reading

How the Library Can Help Your Mental Health

Have you ever wondered how Markham Public Library could help with your mental health?

Strategies to Strengthen Your Brain

As we age, the health of our brains becomes increasingly important, and Alzheimer's disease and other dementias can be a concern.
Health for All Family Health Team

Health for All Family Health Team

The Community Care Team provides interprofessional primary care services to Eastern York Region health providers, community organizations and residents free of charge. The team includes a nurse practitioner, two social workers, a registered dietitian, pharmacist and case manager. Some of our more popular services include smoking cessation, CBT for insomnia, mental health support, nutrition guidance, chronic disease management, primary care (including well-baby visits and cancer screens), health system navigation and assistance with applications for services (such as ODSP, EI, OHIP). Patients within our catchment area can self refer, or be referred by a partner organization or provider. We also do presentations on a wide range of health topics for folks in the community, like our series at the MPL!

Videos

Topics include food, nutrition, general health and wellbeing trends.

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