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Leading and Innovating on Rural Health: Gateway CERH Introduces a New Approach for 2024
On January 25th, 2024, Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health (CERH) met to strategize and innovate for the upcoming year on how we...
Feb 5, 20243 min read


Alzheimer’s Awareness Month: Illuminating the Journey of 2SLGBTQI Communities Living with Dementia
By: Dr. Ashley Flanagan Aging is an undeniable facet of the human experience, but for Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,...
Jan 25, 20245 min read


Introducing Volunteer, Kathy Liu
Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health (CERH) is highlighting volunteer, Kathy Liu. Kathy has a background that involves both...
Jan 23, 20241 min read


Virtual Lecture Series Update
Gateway CERH is excited to announce that, to reflect the increasing library of lectures over the past four years, lectures will be...
Jan 12, 20241 min read


Inform Yourself about Substance Use in Rural Primary & Community Care
The political, poignant and community predicament of substance use in rural areas is an exercise of investigation and discovery. It is...
Jan 11, 20242 min read


Gateway CERH joins Isotope Coalition
Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health (CERH) has joined the Southwestern Ontario Isotope Coalition. A goal of this coalition is to...
Jan 3, 20241 min read


SHED Talks: Behind-the-Scenes
The Gateway CERH team was working behind the scenes to make the SHED (Sustaining Healthy farm though Empowerment and Dedication) Talks...
Dec 19, 20231 min read


Impact Investment Award Recipient
The Gateway CERH team is pleased to be the recipient of the Huron County Impact Investment Award at the Sunset Community Foundation Award...
Dec 18, 20231 min read


SHED Talks Event at the Brussels' Barn
A hearty lunch and heartening conversations took place at the Brussels' Four Winds Wedding and Event Barn on Friday, December 1st, 2023....
Dec 15, 20231 min read


Cultivating Memories Part II: Garden Video
Winter has come and plants are hibernating for the season; their roots are asleep, waiting in anticipation for spring. Once spring...
Dec 14, 20232 min read


Report on GREAT Local Food in the Huron County Community
Since 2021, Gateway CERH developed and managed a project to understand local food in Huron County; the G.R.E.A.T. (Growing, Raising,...
Dec 8, 20231 min read


Learn About Substance Use in Rural Areas
What an informative presentation by research assistant at Gateway CERH and opiate counsellor at Canadian Mental Health Association...
Dec 5, 20231 min read


Autumn 2023 Newsletter
The Gateway CERH team is enthused to show our Autumn Newsletter on our website. Learn all about the Gateway CERH Team, the activities,...
Nov 29, 20231 min read


SHED Talks Event Featuring Wheat Pete at Brussels Barn!
The Gateway CERH team is excited to announce a lunch and learn opportunity at the Brussels Four Winds Barn featuring agronomist, 'Wheat...
Nov 20, 20231 min read


Strengthening Rural Health Collaboration with Huron Health System and University of Waterloo School
On October 26th, Gateway CERH met with representatives from both the Huron Health System and the University of Waterloo School of...
Nov 20, 20231 min read


Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health announces Major Donation from CIBC Wealth Management
Gateway CERH was the recipient of a $5000 donation from Ian Murray of CIBC Wealth management in London. With Ian to present was Paul Van...
Nov 14, 20231 min read


Winner of the Downtown Goderich BIA Award
At the 2023 Spirit of Success Award Gala, facilitated by the Huron Chamber of Commerce, Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health...
Nov 13, 20231 min read


Gateway CERH Welcomes New Research Chair: Dr. Beazely
It is our pleasure to announce Dr. Mike Beazely, associate professor at the Waterloo School of Pharmacy, is joining the Gateway CERH team...
Nov 6, 20231 min read


Learn About How to Purchase Local Food in Your Area
The Gateway CERH team has been working on the GREAT Local Food Project, exploring Huron County's food landscape. We are proud to present...
Nov 5, 20231 min read


Life on the Coast Podcast: Featuring Gateway CERH’s President Gwen Devereaux
Huron County’s Life on the Coast Podcast, funded and produced by the County of Huron featured Gwen Devereaux, President of Gateway Centre...
Oct 20, 20231 min read


Call for Healthcare Providers for Research on Improving Functioning for Older People
Dear healthcare workers, The Gateway CERH Team is writing on behalf of Professor Mary Fox at York University. She is doing a research...
Oct 19, 20231 min read


Behind the Scenes: Remarkable Healthcare Worker Recognition Event
The Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health (CERH) Team has been hardworking behind the scenes to make this event possible. (Missing...
Oct 13, 20231 min read


Celebrating Remarkable Healthcare Workers & Volunteers in our Community
On September 28th, the Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health (CERH) Team hosted a Remarkable Healthcare Workers and Volunteers...
Oct 11, 20231 min read


Opinion: Rising Temperatures = Declining Mental Health?
By: Dr. Al Lauzon Ruminations on Rural Health – the second article in a blog series that highlights one expert’s opinion This has been a...
Oct 6, 20234 min read
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