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Meet Our 2025 Summer Students: Kicking Off a Season of Learning and Impact at Gateway CERH
l-r: Karissa Eckert, Kate Maloney, Erika Maloney, Madi Cardno , Julie Wein and Leslie Walker As the summer begins, Gateway Centre of...
May 20, 20253 min read
Welcome Leslie Walker as Executive Director
Dr. Leslie Walker Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health (CERH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Leslie Walker as...
May 20, 20251 min read
Gateway CERH Attends 2025 Ontario Food Summit
Food is essential for health! Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health research assistant, Sage Milne attended the 2025 Ontario Food...
May 12, 20252 min read
BRAVE Firefighters in Goderich
On April 15, 2025, Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health (CERH) hosted a Benefitting Rural Area Volunteer Emergency (BRAVE)...
Apr 29, 20251 min read
Interactive Activity: Guess-the-Gate Competition
Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health is announcing a new interactive activity for newsletter subscribers: “Guess-the-Gate". Every...
Apr 29, 20251 min read
Zombie Myths in the Emergency Department ft. Dr. Ken Milne
Dr. Ken Milne Emergency departments are increasingly congested in Canada. Some patients wait five, ten, up to twenty hours to receive...
Apr 29, 20253 min read
Welcoming High School Student: Grace Allen
Gateway CERH team in front of sign in Goderich, ON. L-R: Pat Redshaw, Karissa Eckert, Dr. Erin Donald, Dan Stringer, Grace Allen, Dr....
Apr 28, 20251 min read
Cultivating Change: Agricultural Innovations for Rural Development
The University of Guelph hosted the 11th annual Rural Research Symposium on March 26th, bringing together students, faculty, community...
Apr 23, 20252 min read
Rural Sport & Recreation ft. Dr. Kyle Rich & Dave Shulist
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...
Mar 27, 20253 min read
Spring 2025 Newsletter
The Gateway CERH team is enthused to show our Spring 2025 Newsletter on our website! Learn all about the Gateway CERH Team, the...
Mar 14, 20251 min read
Sign up for Summer Camp: The Discovery Healthcare Camp
Discovery Healthcare Camp photo, 2023 Registration for the Discovery Healthcare Camp has opened! It is an innovative, engaging,...
Mar 3, 20251 min read
Uncertain COVID-19 Messages, Perspectives of Rural Older Adults in Ontario
Dr. Hung Nguyen, Anchanah Jeyamohan, Dr. Feng Chang University of Waterloo's School of Pharmacy As a society, we have largely...
Feb 20, 20255 min read
Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health Hosts Strategic Planning Day and Welcomes Newest Research Chair
On Friday, January 31st, 2025, Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health (Gateway CERH) held its Strategic Planning Day at the...
Feb 19, 20252 min read
“There were complaints about traffic and losing the small-town feel” - Understanding Perceived Migration to Rural Communities During the COVID 19 Pandemic ft. Dr. Sara Epp
Idyllic rolling pastures, inspiring natural splendor and cozy small towns are quintessential descriptions of rural life. Approximately...
Feb 17, 20253 min read
Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health Offers Mental Health First Aid Training in Exeter, Ontario
Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health (Gateway CERH) is proud to announce an upcoming Mental Health First Aid, (MHFA), training...
Feb 13, 20252 min read
Understanding Avian Flu: What You Need to Know
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...
Feb 5, 20253 min read
Highlighting the BRAVE-F Project with CBC News
At Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health (CERH), we are dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our rural communities....
Jan 8, 20251 min read
Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health (CERH) Awarded $20,000 Grant from Libro Credit Union
On Monday, November 25, 2024, Gateway CERH proudly accepted a $20,000 grant from Libro Credit Union in support of the SHARP Simulation...
Dec 27, 20242 min read
“Retained Physicians Are Like Gravity” - Supporting Recruitment and Retention of Rural Physicians ft. Dr. Sarah Newbery
Conversations on access to rural healthcare focus frequently on the physician. For many, family physicians act as doorways to treatments,...
Dec 21, 20244 min read
Day 12 of 12 Days of Farm Safety: Months of Commitment
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...
Dec 12, 20243 min read
Day 11 of 12 Days of Farm Safety: Electrical Checks
Why Electrical Safety is Crucial on the Farm: Farm environments combine challenging conditions- moisture, dust, and heavy machinery...
Dec 11, 20243 min read
Day 10 of 12 Days of Farm Safety: Fingers Protected
Top Tips for Hand Safety: Always Wear Gloves: Work gloves protect against cuts, scrapes, burns, and chemical exposure. Use gloves...
Dec 10, 20242 min read
Day 9 of 12 Days of Farm Safety: Tips for Chemical Safety
Farming often involves the use of agricultural chemicals such as pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, and veterinary treatments. These...
Dec 9, 20242 min read
Day 8 of 12 Days of Farm Safety: Hours of Sleep
Harvest Better Days: Why Sleep is Every Farmer’s Secret Weapon Farming is a demanding job that requires early mornings, long hours, and...
Dec 8, 20243 min read
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