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Happy New Year to our wonderful readers and supporters of Gateway CERH! With this change, we often hear about resolutions for a “new year, new me” mindset. It often brings a fresh set of intentions, creating more balance, more self-care, and more moments to pause and reset. Which is the exact energy Gateway CERH has been bringing over the few months with our nourish program. nourish is a wellness program designed to support high school students’ mental, emotional, and physica

My name is Sage Milne, and I am an MSc student working under the supervision of  Dr. Leith Deacon  at the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development at the University of Guelph. I am also a research assistant at Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health (CERH) and have worked on various projects such as the Lecture Series and more. I am writing this post as I was hoping for support in promoting the dissemination of a research survey. This survey is concerned with

Older Adult Waiting, Media from WIX Huron and Perth Counties are on average older than the general Ontarian population. Over 25% of Huron County’s population is over the age of 65. As a person ages, they require more supports. Availability of these supports in rural communities can be strained from the distance to services and limited access to primary care .  Webinar – Building a Community Coalition for Life Limiting Illness in Huron-Perth  On November 4 th , 2025, Gateway

By Sage Milne Housing  is a major concern in Ontario. There are many people that lack appropriate or adequate housing that suit their life stage or needs. In Huron-Perth, a report  from the Huron County Immigration Partnership revealed that housing was a critical barrier to attracting and retaining workers in rural communities. Increasing appropriate, affordable and attainable housing supply is a key challenge that United Housing, a new not-for-profit in Perth and Huron Count

By Sage Milne Gambling is a popular form of entertainment and recreation. It can include casinos, online slot machines, sports betting and lotteries – and is more accessible  than ever. In 2022, two-thirds of Canadians  reported gambling in the past twelve months. However, gambling can become a problematic behaviour. In 2024, one-in-ten Canadians  reported behaviours that are at a high risk to develop problem gambling.  Webinar – Rural Mental Health: Gambling and Problematic

(l-r) Ava Fiztgerald, Gwen Devereaux, Mayor Martin Ritsma, Madi Cardno After a busy harvest, it’s time to come together, unwind, and catch up with the people who understand farm life best. The next S.H.E.D. Talk: Celebrating the Fall Harvest is all about good food, good company, and great conversation.   On Wednesday, November 26, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., join us at The Mayor’s Barn in Stratford for S.H.E.D. Talk: Celebrating the Fall Harvest, hosted by Gateway Centre of Excel

Dr. Tejal Patel Technology and medication can difficult to understand and use. On Tuesday, December 2 nd , from 12 - 1 PM via ZOOM, Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health (CERH) welcomes Dr. Tejal Patel to present on “ Taking Charge of Your Medications: What You Need to Know and the Tools That Can Help You.” Dr. Patel is a Clinical Associate P rofessor at the University of Waterloo's School of Pharmacy.  Dr. Patel’s research centers on medication use by older adults. Sh

TVCC provides a variety of publicly funded pediatric services (e.g. PT, OT, Autism Services, Specialty Clinics with LHSC, etc.) in your region. They are hosting a 20-minute virtual session on Thursday December 4 at 12pm to provide information on our services. A Q+A period will follow. This information is intended for referring physicians/nurses and other community providers. There have been some recent changes and they would like to share how this may affect healthcare te

Screening event at the Wingham Fire Department in North Huron Last week, the Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health (CERH) hit the road, embarking on multiple trips to the Municipality of North Huron as part of their Benefitting Rural Area Volunteer Emergency Firefighters (BRAVE-F) health screening initiative. The first stop, the Wingham Fire Station, took place on October 27th, followed by a visit to the Blyth Fire Station on October 30th. Across both evenings, 34 incr

Ava Fitzgerald (L) and Sydney Hunking (R) attend firehall screening in Wingham Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health (CERH) is excited to welcome Ava Fitzgerald and Sydney Hunking as a research assistants. Ava Fitzgerald Ava Fitzgerald Ava was born in Walkerton and moved to Goderich in kindergarten where she grew up. After graduation Ava moved to Waterloo for her postsecondary studies at the University of Waterloo, where she is currently completing an Honours Bachelor

Volunteer Nurse screens Hensall Firefighter Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health (CERH) visited Hensall, Ontario, in the fall of 2025, for the BRAVE Firefighters' project. This project aims to promote the cardiovascular health of rural firefighters. With the addition of Hensall, Gateway CERH has screened over 150+ rural firefighters. Firefighters do incredible work, promoting health and responding to emergencies, anywhere at anytime. The team at the Hensall Fire Depar

Sign up to join the up for new Mental Health First Aid courses in December 2025. Just as physical first aid is administered to a person with an injury prior to seeking more intensive medical care, MHFA is the immediate support provided to an individual until appropriate treatment is found or the crisis is resolved. December 11th, 2025 | $150 Bayfield Community Centre & Arena 4 Jane Street Bayfield, ON N0M 1G0 December 10th, 2025 | $150 Goderich 413 MacEwan Street, ON N7A 4M1

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