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…
Many of us understand that managing diabetes can lower the risk of long-term complications such as heart attacks, strokes and loss of vision. Despite knowing this, it can be hard to consistently keep blood sugars in target. Our team used a survey to ask clients what they felt would help them better manage their diabetes. …
Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW), celebrated each year in October, is an annual national public health education campaign that is designed to help open the eyes of Canadians to the reality of mental illness. MIAW is about raising awareness, encouraging people to speak out, and ending the stigma associated with mental illness. What is the…
Before the immunization Vaccine injections can be a source of distress for children and parents. With some preparation and kid-friendly explanation, parents can help to make vaccine visits easier and less stressful. Prepare your child before the visit. Be honest. Avoid telling your child “it won’t hurt”. Explain that shots may pinch or pressure may…
Starting September 29th, celebrate World Heart Day by using heart to beat cardiovascular disease. “Using heart” is about understanding what it takes to make changes that will help keep your heart healthy, being a positive role-model for your loved ones, and acting in a way that will help keep those with underlying heart conditions safe…
Children and youth need the right balance throughout their day to help them learn, grow and develop. This includes getting enough sleep, consuming nutritious food and drinks, being physically active, and managing stress. Participating in these healthy behaviours can also keep their immune system working properly, which can reduce their risk of getting colds, flu,…
Kids are at school shaping their future for most of the week. What they eat affects everything from their health to their learning, so it’s helpful for them to get tasty nutritious food at school. You’re about to learn how to pack a great lunch, and if you’ve ever wondered how to tackle picky eating,…
Keeping up with healthy behaviors can be challenging in times of stress, and though Covid-19 restrictions loosened this summer, most of us still need to adapt in some way to the Covid-19 pandemic. If you’re concerned your self-care and food choices are affected, consider kick-starting new habits by joining the Emotional Eating & Cravings Management…
Held on August 31st each year, International Overdose Awareness Day is a global event that aims to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of a drug-related death. This day is also a time to remember loved ones lost to overdose and to spread the simple message that the tragedy of overdose death is…
Beginning or maintaining a regular physical activity routine is not always easy, and when a world pandemic gets thrown into the mix, it can make things even more challenging. Being active from home can be a great way to stay safe and to remove some of the many pandemic-related barriers that we may encounter, such…