Interest: Health & Wellness
Mindfulness and Meditation for Kids
Books to help kids practice mindfulness and meditation.
Covid-19 Health, PPE, and Insurance Information
Published: May 27, 2020
Links to Covid-19 health, mental health, and health insurance information.
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Covid-19 and Racial Health Disparities
Published: April 21, 2020
Covid19 has shined a light on racial health disparities. Find out more information.
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Helping Kids Cope During Covid-19
Published: April 13, 2020
Tips for creating a daily schedule and talking to kids about COVID-19.
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Engaging with YDL in light of the Coronavirus
Published: March 13, 2020
Ypsilanti District Library will close all of its locations beginning at 6 pm today (March 13) with a preliminary plan to reopen on April 14.
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Community resources to help during Coronavirus closings
Published: March 13, 2020
As a community resource, we understand the difficulties we are all facing at this time. In addition to electronic resources from YDL, we wanted to make sure you know what other community resources were available to you and your family during this period of extended closures
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YDL Coronavirus Information
Published: March 11, 2020
As COVID-19 ramps up in Michigan, the need for accurate information is critical.
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How graphic novels are helping doctors and patients
Published: March 2, 2020
“Something remarkable and game changing is being sparked in the alliance between comics and medicine. It’s becoming clear that these graphic narratives can deepen understanding, not only of facts but of feelings, between patients, family, and professionals. A spoonful of comics really does help the medicine go down.” – Paul Gravett, author of Comics Art and the editor of 1001 Comics You Must Read Before You Die Graphic Medicine is the use of comics in medical education and patient care. Graphic novels related to illness, aging, and other difficult topics are emerging as a robust and widely varied sub-genre of …
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The News About Our Health
Published: January 31, 2020
Stay informed on the latest updates on maintaining both physical and mental health in Washtenaw County.
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Get Weather-Ready with Home Improvement Programs
Published: November 16, 2019
In need of some home improvement projects? Washtenaw County is providing FREE weatherization services for eligible residents.
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How a Doctor Exposed the Flint Water Crisis
Published: October 1, 2019
What The Eyes Don’t See, Dr. Mona Hanna Attisha’s groundbreaking account of the Flint Water Crisis, is featured this fall as part of the Great Michigan Read. Dr. Mona will visit Ypsilanti October 21.
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Fight the Bite! Avoid Ticks and Mosquitoes
Published: June 10, 2019
With the widespread appearance of ticks and mosquitos, the Washtenaw County Health Department shares how to keep you and your family protected this summer.
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See pictures from Teen STEAM Cafe: Joy Factor
Published: May 25, 2019
Teens at the Ypsilanti District Library took a stand to help other teens experiencing loneliness, anxiety, and depression by organizing a mental health awareness meetup to raise awareness and equip teens with the tools and information they need to help others and themselves. The Teen Advisory Groups and STEAM Cafe interns worked together to plan a STEAM Cafe called Joy Factor: Mind your Brain, organized by teens with teen presenters, attended by about 75 people!It took place Friday, May 24, 6:00-9:00 pm at the downtown Ypsilanti library. See all event photos on YDL’s Flickr! See more photos MiND Lab Q&A with Isaiah …
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Teen STEAM Cafe: Joy Factor Agenda
Published: May 16, 2019
Teens at the Ypsilanti District Library are taking a stand to help other teens experiencing loneliness, anxiety, and depression by organizing a mental health awareness meetup to raise awareness and equip teens with the tools and information they need to help others and themselves. The result of the teen advisory’s efforts is a mental health awareness meetup called Joy Factor: Mind your Brain, organized by teens, for teens, with teen presenters. It will take place Friday, May 24, 6:00-9:00 pm at the downtown Ypsilanti library. Everyone 12-19 years of age is welcome to add their voice to the conversation at this …
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Two New Grants Grow the YDL-Whittaker Garden
Published: April 22, 2019
Thanks to grants from KidsGardening and the Library of Michigan, we’ll be expanding our salsa garden at YDL-Whittaker.
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Health Insurance Marketplace: Hands-On Help Available
Published: November 8, 2018
The Health Insurance Marketplace is open for enrollment through December 15, 2018. Staff from the Washtenaw Health Plan can help you find the right plan and apply.
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HealthSource: Consumer Edition
HealthSource: Consumer Edition is a database that contains consumer health magazines.
Consumer Health Complete
Consumer Health Complete is a database that contains medical encyclopedias, books, and magazine articles.
Alt HealthWatch
Alt HealthWatch is a database that uses complementary, holistic, integrated approaches.
The Caregiver Coffeebreak: Q & A with Breeda Miller
Published: July 8, 2018
Caregivers face many challenges and Breeda Miller knows how that feels. In her new book, “The Caregiver Coffeebreak- Take a Break Before You Break”, Breeda provides a soft spot for caregivers dealing with the frustration, exhaustion, and isolation of being a caregiver. Noted for her work supporting those in the “Sandwich Generation”, she addresses the needs of those caring for elderly, frail parents and children still at home. Breeda answered some questions as a preview to her program at the Whittaker Branch on Thursday, July 26th at 7pm. Q: What inspired you to become an author? A: I wrote the …
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