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The University of Guelph hosted the 11th annual Rural Research Symposium on March 26th, bringing together students, faculty, community...

History, heritage, and community all intersect at your local sport‘s game. On the rink, on the field or out on the court, people come...

Discovery Healthcare Camp photo, 2023 Registration  for the Discovery Healthcare Camp  has opened! It is an innovative, engaging,...

Dr. Hung Nguyen, Anchanah Jeyamohan, Dr. Feng Chang University of Waterloo's School of Pharmacy   As a society, we have largely...

On Friday, January 31st, 2025, Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health (Gateway CERH) held its Strategic Planning Day at the...

Idyllic rolling pastures, inspiring natural splendor and cozy small towns are quintessential descriptions of rural life. Approximately...

Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health (Gateway CERH) is proud to announce an upcoming Mental Health First Aid, (MHFA), training...

Avian Flu? What Is It? If you have been paying attention to the news lately, you may have heard about the Avian flu, also known as the...

At Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health (CERH), we are dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our rural communities....

On Monday, November 25, 2024, Gateway CERH proudly accepted a $20,000 grant from Libro Credit Union in support of the SHARP Simulation...

Conversations on access to rural healthcare focus frequently on the physician. For many, family physicians act as doorways to treatments,...

12 Months of Safety Commitment: A Year-Round Approach to Farm Safety  Farm safety isn’t just for harvest season – it's a commitment every...

Why Electrical Safety is Crucial on the Farm:   Farm environments combine challenging conditions- moisture, dust, and heavy machinery...

Top Tips for Hand Safety:    Always Wear Gloves:    Work gloves protect against cuts, scrapes, burns, and chemical exposure. Use gloves...

Farming often involves the use of agricultural chemicals such as pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, and veterinary treatments. These...

Harvest Better Days: Why Sleep is Every Farmer’s Secret Weapon Farming is a demanding job that requires early mornings, long hours, and...

Farming is more than a job—it's a lifestyle, and it demands a lot from your body. From lifting heavy loads to long hours on your feet,...

Machinery is an essential part of modern farming. Whether it’s a baler, planter, harvester, or any other piece of powerful equipment, it...

Handling Animals: Safety, Confidence, and Preparation! When it comes to farming, handling large animals like cattle, horses, and pigs is...

Running, jumping, walking, talking, driving and thriving in your community can be interrupted by diseases, accidents or aging....