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Day 7 of 12 Days of Farm Safety: Minutes of Stretching
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,...
Dec 7, 20242 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...
Dec 6, 20243 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...
Dec 5, 20244 min read
Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy & Speech Language Pathology in Rural Regions
Old Church in Huron County - by Sage Milne Running, jumping, walking, talking, driving and thriving in your community can be interrupted...
Dec 4, 20243 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...
Dec 4, 20244 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...
Dec 3, 20242 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 2, 20242 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...
Dec 1, 20243 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 26, 20241 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 26, 20241 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...
Nov 14, 20241 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 31, 20241 min read
Two lectures: Twice the learning!
Montmorency Falls in Québec by Sage Milne In the month of October, Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health (CERH) featured two...
Oct 29, 20243 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 30, 20242 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 26, 20241 min read
Health in Huron: What We Can Learn
Gateway CERH Research Chair, Mike Beazely moderates at the Health in Huron event On September 10th, 2024, a historian, a doctor, bedside...
Sep 16, 20244 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...
Sep 13, 20241 min read
Gateway CERH Launches the Benefitting Rural Area Volunteer Emergency Firefighters Project
Are you aware that up to 360 people volunteer at 18 fire departments in Huron County to protect you and your loved ones? These volunteers...
Aug 29, 20242 min read
Discovery Healthcare Camp Inspires the Next Generation of Healthcare Leaders
On July 8th-12th, 2024, a group of ambitious high school students attended the Discovery Healthcare Camp (DHC). This medical science...
Aug 23, 20242 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 21, 20241 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 20, 20243 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...
Aug 9, 20242 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...
Jul 17, 20241 min read
Farmer Wellness: The Dark Side of Resilience
By: Dr. Leith Deacon & Lauren Van Ewyk, PhD Student Resilience has become a buzz word; it is widely used to refer to an individual or a...
Jul 8, 20244 min read
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