Every November marks a yearly diabetes awareness campaign. This is important because it is estimated that 2 in 5 people who have diabetes don’t actually know it yet, and early diagnosis and treatment can help prevent problems. Diabetes is a disease in which the body can’t use certain energy sources well anymore. Insulin is a…
In the earlier months of COVID-19 vaccine rollout, the Marathon Family Health Team (MFHT) was in an ideal position to efficiently and effectively administer the COVID-19 vaccine to the majority of the eligible population in Marathon. Because of this, and our commitment to providing timely and local access to the vaccine, we took on the…
As flu season approaches, the Marathon Family Health Team is strongly encouraging community members to get their flu shot. Just like last year, there is the potential of having two viruses circulating in our communities this fall and winter (the influenza/flu virus and the COVID-19 virus). Getting the flu shot can help further prevent the…
