Category: Health Promotion Blog
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Protect yourself and others against the flu
COVID-19 Communication, Health Promotion Blog, Other
Flu season will soon be upon us. The Marathon Family Health Team is urging community members to prepare for this…
More informationLunchtime Diabetes Support Sessions this Fall
Health Promotion Blog, Uncategorised, Uncategorized
Many of us understand that managing diabetes can lower the risk of long-term complications such as heart attacks, strokes and…
More informationMental Illness Awareness Week
Health Promotion Blog, Mental Health
Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW), celebrated each year in October, is an annual national public health education campaign that is…
More informationPreparing your child for their immunization
Health Promotion Blog, Other
Before the immunization Vaccine injections can be a source of distress for children and parents. With some preparation and kid-friendly…
More information#UseHeart to beat cardiovascular disease
Chronic Disease Prevention, Health Promotion Blog
Starting September 29th, celebrate World Heart Day by using heart to beat cardiovascular disease. “Using heart” is about understanding what…
More informationMFHT’s back-to-school health tips
Chronic Disease Prevention, Health Promotion Blog, Other
Children and youth need the right balance throughout their day to help them learn, grow and develop. This includes getting…
More informationBack to School – Planning Lunches and Snacks to Kickstart Learning
Health Promotion Blog, Nutrition
Kids are at school shaping their future for most of the week. What they eat affects everything from their health…
More informationFeel powerless over food no more! Family Health Team launches new virtual group program
Health Promotion Blog, Nutrition
Keeping up with healthy behaviors can be challenging in times of stress, and though Covid-19 restrictions loosened this summer, most…
More informationInternational Overdose Awareness Day
Health Promotion Blog, Other
Held on August 31st each year, International Overdose Awareness Day is a global event that aims to raise awareness of…
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