# Health for All Family Health Team

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## Posts

- [A Salty Situation](https://healthforallfht.ca/a-salty-situation/): Did you know that an adult needs 1500mg of sodium a day?
- [New Front-of-package nutrition labelling](https://healthforallfht.ca/new-front-of-package-nutrition-labelling/): Health Canada has updated the front of food package nutrition labelling to help individuals make a more informed choice.
- [Your winter weather prescription for skin protection](https://healthforallfht.ca/your-winter-weather-prescription-for-skin-protection/): Top tips from Dr. Zhi Lynn Fong for skincare that will help you maintain healthy skin this winter.
- [Looking for the Flu Shot?](https://healthforallfht.ca/looking-for-the-flu-shot/): There are numerous options for individuals who are looking to get a Flu Shot in York Region.
- [What is the new RSV vaccine for newborns?](https://healthforallfht.ca/what-is-the-new-rsv-vaccine-for-newborns/): The RSV medication (Beyfortus), given as a one time injection, helps to protect infants against severe RSV disease.

## Pages

- [Home](https://healthforallfht.ca/): The Health for All Family Health Team is an interprofessional primary care clinic based in Markham, Ontario. We provide a wide range of primary care services including acute, chronic and preventative health care.
- [NP Clinic](https://healthforallfht.ca/np-clinic/): Nurse Practitioner ClinicHealth for All Family Health Team is now accepting new patients. Our Community Care Nurse Practitioner Clinic provides comprehensive, team-based primary care for patients of all ages. Your nurse practitioner will serve as your primary care provider, supporting your preventive care, acute health concerns, and chronic disease management. Depending on your needs, your
- [Contact](https://healthforallfht.ca/contact/): The Health for All Family Health Team is located in Markham, Ontario, adjacent to the Markham Stouffville Hospital and Markham Stouffville Health Centre.
- [Community Care Team](https://healthforallfht.ca/community-care-team/): The Community Care Team at Health for All FHT is an interprofessional primary care team dedicated to supporting individuals who may not have a family doctor.
- [Our Team](https://healthforallfht.ca/our-team/): The Health for All Family Health Team is made up of doctors, family medicine residents, interprofessional healthcare providers and administrative staff.
- [Group Workshops](https://healthforallfht.ca/group-workshops/): The Health for All Family Health Team offers group workshops, both in-person and virtual, on a variety of topics including healthy eating, CBT and DBT.
- [Events](https://healthforallfht.ca/events/): EventsCalendar Skip Calendar Choose View Month - Classic Month - List Week - Time Grid Week - List Week - Day Grid Day - List Back To Full Month Event Title Starts Ends View Upcoming EventsNavigating Grief and Loss2026-10-05T14:00:00Learn to navigate grief's emotional stages with compassionate, practical strategies for coping with loss.DetailsCognitive Behavioral Therapy for
- [News](https://healthforallfht.ca/news/): View news, updates and upcoming events hosted by the Health for All Family Team.
- [Newsletter Signup](https://healthforallfht.ca/newsletter-signup/): Join Our Mailing List Subscribe
- [Patient Engagement](https://healthforallfht.ca/patient-engagement/): The Patient Experience Advisory Committee supports Health for All FHT by enhancing the patient experience, improving access to care, and elevating the quality of care.
- [Book an Appointment](https://healthforallfht.ca/book-an-appointment/): Appointments with the Health for All Family Health Team can be booked by telephone or online through our secure online platform.
- [About Us](https://healthforallfht.ca/about-us/): About UsAbout Health for All Family Health TeamHealth for All Family Health Team is an interprofessional primary care clinic. We provide a wide range of primary care services including acute, chronic and preventative health care. Our physicians and other health professionals have diverse areas of expertise including palliative care, geriatrics, home visits, low risk obstetrics,
- [Careers](https://healthforallfht.ca/careers/): At Health for All FHT, we’re a growing, dynamic team committed to improving primary care and the well-being of our community. View our current job openings.
- [FAQs](https://healthforallfht.ca/faqs/): Answers to frequently asked questions about the Health for All Family Health Team and the services we offer.
- [Community Resources](https://healthforallfht.ca/community-resources/): A list of helpful community resources in Health for All FHT's catchment area of Markham, Ontario.
- [Research & Quality Improvement](https://healthforallfht.ca/research-quality-improvement/): The Health for All FHT works in collaboration with the Markham Family Medicine Teaching Unit with a research focus of health equity.
- [Programs & Services](https://healthforallfht.ca/programs-services/): Detailed descriptions of the programs and services offered by the Health for All Family Health Team.
- [Ocean Platform](https://healthforallfht.ca/ocean-platform/): The Health for All Family Health Team uses an online platform, Ocean MD, to securely book appointments and share information with your healthcare providers.
- [Accessibility](https://healthforallfht.ca/accessibility/): Effective Date: May 2014Last Reviewed: April 2025 Purpose Health for All Family Health Team is committed to ensuring that our services are accessible to people with disabilities in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). We strive to meet the principles of dignity, independence, integration, and equal opportunity in every aspect
- [Terms of Use](https://healthforallfht.ca/terms-of-use/): Effective Date: April 10, 2025 Welcome to the Health for All Family Health Team website at https://healthforallfht.ca (the “Site”). By accessing and using this website, you agree to be bound by the following Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this Site. These Terms of Use may
- [Privacy Policy](https://healthforallfht.ca/privacy-policy/): Effective Date: April 10, 2025 Health for All Family Health Team (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who visit our website, https://healthforallfht.ca. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard information obtained through this website, in compliance with Ontario’s Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004 (PHIPA) and

## Career Opportunities

- [Registered Dietician](https://healthforallfht.ca/career-opportunity/registered-dietician/)
- [Nurse Practitioner Primary Care](https://healthforallfht.ca/career-opportunity/nurse-practitioner-primary-care-copy/)

## Pop Ups

- [Accepting New Patients in our new Nurse Practitioner Clinic](https://healthforallfht.ca/pop-up/site-wide-pop-up-announcement/)

## Resources

- [York Region Mobility On Request](https://healthforallfht.ca/resource/york-region-mobility-on-request/)
- [York Region Food Network](https://healthforallfht.ca/resource/york-region-food-network/)
- [Seniors Safety Line](https://healthforallfht.ca/resource/seniors-safety-line/)
- [Ontario Poison Centre](https://healthforallfht.ca/resource/ontario-poison-centre/)
- [Oak Valley Health Appointment Booking](https://healthforallfht.ca/resource/oak-valley-health-appointment-booking/)
- [Markham Food Bank](https://healthforallfht.ca/resource/markham-food-bank/)
- [Kids Help Phone](https://healthforallfht.ca/resource/kids-help-phone/)
- [Healthy Babies Healthy Children](https://healthforallfht.ca/resource/healthy-babies-healthy-children/)
- [Health Care Connect](https://healthforallfht.ca/resource/health-care-connect/)
- [Health 811](https://healthforallfht.ca/resource/health-811/)
- [Community Crisis Response Service](https://healthforallfht.ca/resource/community-crisis-response-service/)
- [Assaulted Women’s Helpline](https://healthforallfht.ca/resource/assaulted-womens-helpline/)
- [Access York](https://healthforallfht.ca/resource/access-york/)
- [211](https://healthforallfht.ca/resource/211-2/)

## Group Workshops

- [Improving Sleep for Adults Group Presentation](https://healthforallfht.ca/group-workshop/improving-sleep-for-adults-group-presentation/)
- [Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Insomnia (CBTi)](https://healthforallfht.ca/group-workshop/cognitive-behaviour-therapy-for-insomnia-cbti/)
- [Healthy Eating](https://healthforallfht.ca/group-workshop/healthy-eating/)
- [Healthy Eating for Diabetes](https://healthforallfht.ca/group-workshop/healthy-eating-for-diabetes/)
- [Healthy Eating for Heart Health](https://healthforallfht.ca/group-workshop/healthy-heart/)
- [Living Better with High Blood Pressure](https://healthforallfht.ca/group-workshop/living-better-with-high-blood-pressure/)
- [Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Psychoeducation Group](https://healthforallfht.ca/group-workshop/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-cbt-psychoeducation-group/)
- [Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)](https://healthforallfht.ca/group-workshop/dialectical-behavior-therapy-dbt/)

## Programs

- [Smoking Cessation Program](https://healthforallfht.ca/program/smoking-cessation-program/): In partnership with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and the Ottawa Model Smoking Cessation (OMSC) Programs, our clinic offers free nicotine replacement therapy to those who wish to participate in the STOP (Smoking Treatment for Ontario Patients) programs. What you can expect at your Smoking Cessation appointment Initial visit (approximately 45–60 mins):
- [Primary Care Sexual Health Clinic](https://healthforallfht.ca/program/primary-care-sexual-health-clinic/): Health For All FHT's Primary Health Care Sexual Health Clinic offers comprehensive services for patients in Eastern York Region. Our clinic provides cervical cancer screening for individuals aged 25–69 (in line with Ontario guidelines), with the referring provider responsible for any follow‐up care based on exam and PAP results. We also offer a specialized Pessary
- [Immunization Services](https://healthforallfht.ca/program/immunization-services/): Immunization Schedule for Newborns–Age 2 2 months Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, haemophilus influenza type b (Hib) (five in one vaccine) Pneumococcal conjugate-13 Rotavirus 4 months Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, haemophilus influenza type b (Hib) (five in one vaccine) Pneumococcal conjugate-13 Rotavirus 6 months Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, haemophilus influenza type b (Hib) (five in one
- [Mental Health Services](https://healthforallfht.ca/program/mental-health-services/): Expert social workers will provide you counselling and support that is respectful of culture, race, religion, gender and sexual orientation. We provide short term counselling to a maximum of 12 sessions. The initial session will be approximately one hour, and subsequent sessions will be forty-five minutes in length. Our social workers are an integral part
- [Prenatal Program](https://healthforallfht.ca/program/prenatal-program/): The Prenatal program includes: Regular prenatal visits with your doctor Telephone contact with one of our family practice nurses to address your questions/concerns Access to our registered dietitian as necessary for patients concerned about their nutritional health in pregnancy and while breastfeeding Assistance with breast feeding techniques offered by our family practice nurses. Access to
- [Dietitian Services](https://healthforallfht.ca/program/dietitian-services/): Health for All’s Registered Dietitian is also a Certified Diabetes Educator who can work with you and your doctor regarding: Weight management High cholesterol High blood pressure Pre-diabetes (Type 1 or 2 Diabetes) Digestive disorders Celiac disease Prenatal or postnatal nutrition Osteoporosis Childhood/adolescent nutrition issues Before your first appointment with the dietitian, record your food
- [Diabetes Program](https://healthforallfht.ca/program/diabetes-program/): The Diabetes Program is delivered and supported by our knowledgeable interprofessional team including your family physician, family practice nurses, receptionists, pharmacist and a dietitian who is a certified Diabetes Educator. What you can expect at your diabetes appointment: Your weight and blood pressure will be taken and discussed We will review your blood sugars and

## Events

- [Healthy Eating for Heart Health](https://healthforallfht.ca/event/healthy-eating-for-heart-health-2/): In this free one-hour workshop, our Registered Dietitians will teach you how to make lifestyle changes through food and exercise that can help reduce your cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
- [Healthy Eating for Diabetes](https://healthforallfht.ca/event/healthy-eating-for-diabetes/): In this free one-hour workshop, our Registered Dietitians will teach you how to manage your blood sugars better through lifestyle approaches, food and exercise. This educational class is for anyone living with prediabetes or Type 2 diabetes.
- [Quitting Smoking and Vaping](https://healthforallfht.ca/event/quitting-smoking-and-vaping/): In this workshop you will learn the harms of smoking or vaping, learn about the drugs to help quit vaping or smoking and learn about resources to help you quit.
- [Understanding and Managing Emotions](https://healthforallfht.ca/event/understanding-and-managing-emotions-2/): Learn how emotions work, why we have them, and practical strategies to manage emotional reactions in everyday life.
- [Navigating Grief and Loss](https://healthforallfht.ca/event/navigating-grief-and-loss/): Understand the emotional journey of grief and learn practical ways to cope with loss. You will gain valuable insights, supportive strategies, and practical tools to help you or someone you care about navigate grief with greater understanding, compassion, and hope.
- [Smoking & Vaping](https://healthforallfht.ca/event/smoking-vaping/): In this workshop you will learn: The harms of smoking and vaping About the drugs that help you quit smoking or vaping About resources to help you quit smoking or vaping
- [Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Group](https://healthforallfht.ca/event/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-cbt-group-2/): CBT Group Workshop This group is designed to help participants build practical tools for managing everyday challenges. You will learn: How to identify and modify unhelpful thinking and behavioural patterns Specific CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) skills to cope with and manage day-to-day stressors This group is open only to patients of Health for All FHT
- [Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Group](https://healthforallfht.ca/event/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-cbt-group-copy/): CBT Group Workshop This group is designed to help participants build practical tools for managing everyday challenges. You will learn: How to identify and modify unhelpful thinking and behavioural patterns Specific CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) skills to cope with and manage day-to-day stressors This group is open only to patients of Health for All FHT
- [Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Group](https://healthforallfht.ca/event/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-cbt-group/): CBT Group Workshop This group is designed to help participants build practical tools for managing everyday challenges. You will learn: How to identify and modify unhelpful thinking and behavioural patterns Specific CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) skills to cope with and manage day-to-day stressors This group is open only to patients of Health for All FHT
- [Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Group](https://healthforallfht.ca/event/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-cbt-group-5/): CBT Group Workshop This group is designed to help participants build practical tools for managing everyday challenges. You will learn: How to identify and modify unhelpful thinking and behavioural patterns Specific CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) skills to cope with and manage day-to-day stressors This group is open only to patients of Health for All FHT
- [Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Group](https://healthforallfht.ca/event/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-cbt-group-4/): CBT Group Workshop This group is designed to help participants build practical tools for managing everyday challenges. You will learn: How to identify and modify unhelpful thinking and behavioural patterns Specific CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) skills to cope with and manage day-to-day stressors This group is open only to patients of Health for All FHT
- [Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Group](https://healthforallfht.ca/event/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-cbt-group-3/): CBT Group Workshop This group is designed to help participants build practical tools for managing everyday challenges. You will learn: How to identify and modify unhelpful thinking and behavioural patterns Specific CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) skills to cope with and manage day-to-day stressors This group is open only to patients of Health for All FHT
- [Managing Stress](https://healthforallfht.ca/event/managing-stress/): In this session participants will develop a better understanding ofstress and learn practical tools to cope with stress usingstrategies such as deep breathing and mindfulness techniques.
- [Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTi)](https://healthforallfht.ca/event/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-for-insomnia-cbti-2/): Learn practical, evidence-based strategies to improve your sleep.This group covers understanding normal sleep patterns, building healthy sleep habits, managing racing thoughts, and practicing mindfulness and relaxation techniques to help you fall asleep and stay asleep naturally.
- [Mindful Self-compassion](https://healthforallfht.ca/event/understanding-managing-emotions/): Constant self-criticism triggers our body's stress response, causing anxiety, self-doubt, and emotional exhaustion that holds us back from thriving. By combining mindfulness and self-compassion, this workshop provides emotional tools to help you navigate daily struggles, quiet your inner critic, and build lasting inner resilience.
- [Intro to Improving Sleep for Adults](https://healthforallfht.ca/event/intro-to-improving-sleep-for-adults/): Learn the basics of healthy sleep and how to improve your sleep naturally. This session will cover normal sleep patterns, common factors that affect sleep, practical tips for better sleep habits, and simple relaxation strategies to help you wind down at night.
- [Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTi)](https://healthforallfht.ca/event/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-for-insomnia-cbti-3/): Learn practical, evidence-based strategies to improve your sleep.This group covers understanding normal sleep patterns, building healthy sleep habits, managing racing thoughts, and practicing mindfulness and relaxation techniques to help you fall asleep and stay asleep naturally.
- [Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTi)](https://healthforallfht.ca/event/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-for-insomnia-cbti-copy/): Learn practical, evidence-based strategies to improve your sleep.This group covers understanding normal sleep patterns, building healthy sleep habits, managing racing thoughts, and practicing mindfulness and relaxation techniques to help you fall asleep and stay asleep naturally.
- [Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTi)](https://healthforallfht.ca/event/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-for-insomnia-cbti/): Learn practical, evidence-based strategies to improve your sleep.This group covers understanding normal sleep patterns, building healthy sleep habits, managing racing thoughts, and practicing mindfulness and relaxation techniques to help you fall asleep and stay asleep naturally.
- [ Financial Basics: Becoming Financially Well ](https://healthforallfht.ca/event/financial-basics-becoming-financially-well/): Learn the basics of finance, how to manage your expenses, saving and budgeting so you can develop the confidence and skills to manage your finances better!
- [Healthy Eating for Diabetes](https://healthforallfht.ca/event/healthy-eating-for-diabetes-2/)
- [Healthy Eating for Diabetes](https://healthforallfht.ca/event/healthy-eating-for-diabetes-3/): In this free one-hour workshop, our Registered Dietitians will teach you how to manage your blood sugars better through lifestyle approaches, food and exercise. This educational class is for anyone living with prediabetes or Type 2 diabetes.
- [Meal Planning 101](https://healthforallfht.ca/event/meal-planning-101/): Join our free online meal planning workshop facilitated one of our Registered Dietitians. In his workshop, you will learn about the basics of meal planning to build healthier eating habits. You will also learn about healthy eating guidelines, and budget-friendly tips.
- [Free Healthy Grocery Shopping Tour](https://healthforallfht.ca/event/green-modern-grocery-shopping/): Grocery shopping can get overwhelming, and it can be difficult to know what to buy. Join our Registered Dietitians on a free grocery store tour to get more practical hand-on knowledge and skills to help make grocery shopping easier. Learn how to navigate the aisles and how to read labels to make healthy and informed
- [Healthy Eating for Heart Health](https://healthforallfht.ca/event/healthy-eating-for-heart-health/): In this free one-hour workshop, our Registered Dietitians will teach you how to make lifestyle changes through food and exercise that can help reduce your cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
- [Talking About Medications](https://healthforallfht.ca/event/talking-about-medications/): In this session you will build a better understanding about managing your medications, explore reliable sources for getting medication information and develop confidence to communicate about your medications by learning useful questions to ask a healthcare provider or pharmacist.

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