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Gateway CERH Research Assistants, Nyden Greenfield, Madi Cardno, Sarah Spacek, Kate Maloney, Erica Maloney & Julie Wein Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health (CERH) is thrilled to share that we have been selected as one of the top five finalists in the MaRS Cancer Screening Challenge , a nationwide initiative led in partnership with the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS). The challenge is designed to identify and support innovative, community-driven solutions that will incr

Tolkien Bridge surrounded by trees, Sage Milne By: Sarah Spacek, high-school student When we think of the word health, most of us picture doctors, medicine, or personal wellness. But health is much broader than what happens in a clinic—it extends to the animals we live alongside and the environment that sustains us. Human health depends on safe food, clean water, and protection from disease. Animal health shapes our food supply, companionship, and livelihoods. Environmental h

A wonderful group of community members representing health organizations at the MacKay Centre for Seniors On September 12, 2025, Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health (CERH) had the opportunity to join the community at the MacKay Centre Active Living & Wellness Fair in Goderich. The fair was held at both the Lakeshore United Church and the MacKay Centre for Seniors, and it marked an exciting milestone: 45 years of MacKay Centre programming! The day brought together doz

The Huron County Immigration Partnership  is celebrating Welcoming Week in Huron County from September 12 – 21, 2025. Welcoming Week  is...

Senior Technology Summer Camp Launch day Rise and shine! Grab a cup of coffee every Wednesday morning at the Goderich Legion Branch 109...

The Southwestern Ontario Isotope Coalition (SOIC)  was formed in June 2023. This coalition is a network of regional partners, including...

Research Assistants l-r: Madi Cardno, Erica Maloney, Amy Sturgeon, Nyden Greenfield, Julie Wein, Sage Milne, Kate Maloney On August 14,...

Nyden Greenfield Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health (CERH) is excited to welcome Nyden Greenfield as a research assistant....

On July 18, 2025, the Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health (CERH) was pleased to welcome Alex Kasper and Michael Daley,...

Gateway CERH celebrates the Cultivating Memories project at Southbridge Care Home On Thursday morning, the courtyard at Southbridge Care...

Gateway CERH Screening Event at the Exeter Firehall On July 2nd and July 17th, 2025, Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health (CERH)...

26 high school students were congratulated by Minister Lisa Thompson at fun summer camp graduating ceremony From July 7-11, 2025, Gateway...

By: Prof. Michael A. Beazely, Associate Professor at the University of Waterloo's School of Pharmacy and Gateway Centre of Excellence in...

Gateway CERH Research Assistants brainstorming good research questions Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health (CERH) is excited to...

Watering New Plants at the Southbridge Care Home in Goderich Last Thursday, July 10, the hallways and balconies of Southbridge Care Home...

Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health (CERH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Wayne Caldwell and Anita Snobelen as...

Two high school students & Medical Student, Jade, are hard at work, learning and teaching how to make a cast Gateway Centre of Excellence...

A group of people attending a June presentation in the Wake-up-Wednesday Series Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health is working...

Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health (CERH) was pleased to officially accept a cheque from BASF Agricultural Solutions Canada...

On June 6th, 2025, Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health wrapped up our final online lecture for Season 5 of the ongoing rural...

By: Julie Wein, Research Assistant June 21st, 2025 is National Indigenous Peoples' Day is a day to recognize, celebrate, and honour the...

Madi, Erica & Kate adding dirt to a gardening bed. On Tuesday, June 17th, it was all hands on deck at the Southbridge Care Home in...

Farmgate on the G2G by Sage Milne By Sage Milne  Human health, animal health and environmental health are interconnected. A healthy...

June is Pride Month. It is a time to celebrate diversity, honour the resilience of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and reflect on the continued...