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3 days ago3 min read

Day 6 of 12 Days of Farm Safety: Safe Machinery Use - Smart Habits for a Safer Farm

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

4 days ago4 min read

Day 5 of 12 Days of Farm Safety: Safe Animal Handling

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

4 days ago3 min read

Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy & Speech Language Pathology in Rural Regions

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

5 days ago4 min read

Day 4 of 12 Days of Farm Safety: Fire Extinguishers

Fire Safety Starts with Preparation! When it comes to keeping your farm safe, fire preparedness is one of the most crucial steps you can...

6 days ago2 min read

Day 3 of 12 Days of Farm Safety: 3 Points of Contact

Whether you’re scaling a ladder or stepping onto heavy equipment, climbing is part of daily life on the farm. However, it is also one of...

7 days ago2 min read

Day 2 of 12 Days of Farm Safety: Why Visibility Matters on the Farm

Farms are often bursting with activity, even in challenging conditions like dusk, fog, or rain. High-visibility vests, reflective...

Dec 13 min read

Day 1 of 12 Days of Farm Safety: Plan for Every Emergency

Emergencies can strike at any time, and being prepared is the best way to protect your farm, your family, and your animals. Whether it’s...

Nov 261 min read

Gateway CERH Hosts BRAVE-F Screening for Rural Volunteer Firefighters in Ethel

On November 19th, 2024, Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health (CERH) hosted another successful BRAVE-F screening event in Ethel,...

Nov 261 min read

Gateway CERH Represents at 76th Annual Perth County Municipal Association Meeting

On November 20, 2024, Gwen Devereaux, President of Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health (CERH), and Tom Melady, Retired Farmer...

Nov 141 min read

Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health (CERH) Receives Generous Donation from Zehrs Goderich

On Monday, November 11th, Gateway CERH’s President, Gwen Devereaux, Board Chair, Dan Stringer, Board Secretary, Nancy Simpson, and...

Oct 311 min read

Participate in Rural Research - Study on Urban Exodus - University of Guelph

We hope you are doing well. This is an invitation for your participation in a research project being conducted by Dr. Sara Epp and Dr....

Oct 293 min read

Two lectures: Twice the learning!

In the month of October, Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health (CERH) featured two lectures, uncovering new areas of discussion on...

Sep 302 min read

Announcing: BONUS Lecture on Immigrant Health Care

Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health (CERH), working with the Huron County Immigration Partnership , is excited to announce an...

Sep 261 min read

Meet Meagan & Neeliah, Research Assistants

Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health (CERH) welcomes two new research assistants to the Gateway CERH Team, Meagan Tamming and...

Sep 163 min read

Health in Huron: What We Can Learn

On September 10th, 2024, a historian, a doctor, bedside singers, a PhD student and a community volunteer all presented at a museum in the...

Sep 131 min read

Great Company & Good Coffee at the Goderich Legion Branch 109

Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health is happy to promote the Goderich Legion Branch 109's new Café 109. Open every weekday, the...

Aug 211 min read

Navigating Change: Workshop Series

This fall, the MacKay Centre for Seniors in partnership with the Huron Hospice is conducting a series of educational workshops in...

Aug 203 min read

White Paper Day & Donor Appreciation Event 2024

Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health (CERH) held its combined White Paper Day and Donor Appreciation Event on August 16th, 2024....

Aug 92 min read

Rowland Howe Joins Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health's Board of Directors

Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health (CERH) welcomes Rowland Howe to their Board of Directors. With over 40 years of progressive...

Jul 171 min read

Welcome Sarah Spacek & Maitland Roy

Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health (CERH) welcomes the remaining members of the summer of 2024 Gateway CERH Team, Sarah Spacek...