The Marathon Physician and Retention Committee (MPRRC) is pleased to announce that it has selected Bethany Cummings as it’s new Physician Recruiter to succeed Brett Redden, who is retiring at the end of 2026. Ms. Cummings is currently the Town of Marathon Bylaw Enforcement Officer and will retain those duties for the time being.

“Brett has done a tremendous job for Marathon over the last sixteen years in building our community profile and reputation and we thank him for that. Bethany will continue on with this great work and further enhance Marathon as a community of choice for doctors and health care professionals.”  Daryl Skworchinski, CAO/Clerk, Town of Marathon, and MPRRC Committee Member.

Ms. Cummings will start in this new role on October 23^rd, 2026, and fully transition upon Mr. Redden’s retirement on December 31^st, 2026.

The Marathon Physician and Retention Committee is a committee comprised of and funded by the Town of Marathon, Marathon Family Health Team, North Superior Healthcare Group, Hemlo Mining Corp., Biigtigong First Nation and Ontario Family Heath Teams who is responsible for the administration and coordination of the overall physician and allied health care professional recruitment efforts for the community of Marathon.