Flu season will soon be upon us. The Marathon Family Health Team is urging community members to prepare for this year’s flu season by getting their flu shot. Now that there is potential of having two viruses circulating on in our communities (the influenza/flu virus and the COVID-19 virus), getting the flu shot is more…
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…
We all have a role to play in preventing the spread of COVID-19 in our communities. During this time, it’s important that we continue taking simple steps to help protect ourselves and others. The best thing we can do to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is to wash our hands frequently for at least twenty…
By getting tested for COVID-19, members of our communities play an important role in containing and slowing the spread of the virus. The Marathon Family Health Team (MFHT) wants to take this opportunity to thank each individual who has taken on the responsibility of being tested for COVID-19. We recognize that the testing procedure is…
