WOLFEBORO — Huggins Hospital's Wolfeboro Pediatrics physician Michael Matos, MD, FAAP, was recently recognized as a Patriots Foundation MVP Award honoree for his volunteer work as medical director at Camp Carefree, an overnight summer camp for youth with Type 1 diabetes.
The award was accompanied by a $10,000 donation for the American Diabetes Association.
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