Although COVID-19 has disrupted many of our traditional celebrations over the past few months, our communities have embraced the ‘new normal’ by finding alternative ways to stay connected and participate in meaningful activities with their loved ones. As Halloween approaches, the health care providers at the Marathon Family Health Team (MFHT) and North of Superior…
On October 1st, 2020, the Ministry of Health updated their COVID-19 testing guidelines for school-aged children and youth. Below you will find MFHT’s interpretation of the advice that is being shared with students and their families. It is our hope that this summary will help parents and caregivers understand when it’s considered safe to send…
Over the last few weeks, educational institutions have been working hard to plan a safe return to school. The school boards in our catchment area have adopted policies and procedures, based on provincial and public health recommendations, to help protect their students and staff during the school year. Below you will find MFHT’s interpretation of…
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit recently adopted a policy that requires all persons to wear a mask or face covering when they enter or remain in an enclosed public space. The Marathon Family Health Team (MFHT) understands that this has raised some concern for our patients who have underlying lung disease (e.g. COPD and…
Social media can be a great way to stay connected while practicing physical distancing; however, we can sometimes get caught up in comparing ourselves to others. Even if it seems like other people are finding it easy to meal plan and exercise with their extra time, it’s okay to not keep up with health goals…
Have you ever thought about what kind of medical treatment you would want if you were to become seriously ill? Although it can be difficult to think about, taking the time to reflect on the wishes you have for future care will ensure that your medical treatment aligns with your goals and values. That’s exactly…
Given the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) around the world, and more recently in the Thunder Bay and District, there is a great likelihood that a positive case of COVID-19 will be confirmed in Marathon, Biigtigong Nishnaabeg, or Pic Mobert in the coming days or weeks. Marathon Family Health Team (MFHT) and Wilson…
Physical/social distancing involves avoiding public places as much as possible. Here are some tips to make the most out of your trip to the grocery store, to avoid going back often. If this is a lot different than your normal, try buying one week’s worth of food instead. This would be done by halving recommendations,…
Registered Dietitian, Michelle Stevens, talks about food safety advice with Covid-19. While there is no evidence that Covid-19 can be transmitted by eating contaminated foods, there is a small risk for it to be spread by contact with contaminated objects. Hand washing is important: • After grocery shopping• After putting your groceries away• Before making…
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Marathon Family Health Team (MFHT) opened a COVID-19 Assessment Centre on April 1, 2020. The Assessment Centre is where community members will be required to go if they need to be assessed by a healthcare provider and tested for COVID-19. The COVID-19 Assessment Centre is located below the Marathon…