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Research & Projects

To improve the health status of rural residents collaboration between community health centres, rural health professionals, academic teaching and research institutions and the community at large is needed.  Thus, a primary goal of Gateway is to provide a community-based “point of access” where stakeholders meet to develop and implement research strategies designed to improve the health status of rural residents in Southwestern Ontario.

To be directed to Connectedness Coaching's project page please click here 

To be directed to Lonely No More's project page please click here 

How Gateway Research Will Change Your Life: 

Gateway health research studies focus on real people in real environments.  These studies provide structure, support, monitoring and feedback on particular health issues.

Gateway health studies truly help rural community members understand their health conditions and establish healthier lifestyle Gateway research studies can include:
  • daily walking or other exercise
  • diet and nutrition guides
  • home blood pressure monitoring
  • home blood sugar monitoring
  • tech tools for tracking/sending information and monitoring progress
  • Health Promotion
Click here to read success stories >

As a Community-Based Research Organization, Gateway: 

  • Supports rural health professionals (physicians, nurses, pharmacists, etc) to conduct research relevant to their rural practices. Gateway aims to be “the research institute of the rural health professional.”
  • Offers a community-based research infrastructure to academic investigators for the implementation of knowledge translation research
  • Encourages collaboration and networking activities between rural health professionals
  • Promotes development of partnerships between community health centres and academic institutions for teaching and research in rural health
  • Attracts young physicians and other health professionals with an interest in research to rural areas
  • Attracts research resources to rural Southwestern Ontario
  • Provides opportunities for mentoring students in health research while addressing health issues in real life clinical scenarios  

As a Community-Driven Research Organization, Gateway: 

  • Allows community participation in the development of research initiatives and interpretation of results  (participatory research)
  • Enables community members to take ownership of health issues and act upon them
  • Corrects for a ‘missing link’ in traditional health research: partnership between community health centres  and the communities they serve
  • Facilitates bottom-up, strategic approach to healthcare solutions

The Ultimate Goal of Gateway is to Improve the Health Status of Rural Residents

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  • Home
  • ABOUT
    • Chairs of Rural Health Excellence
    • Board of Directors
    • Gateway's Team
    • Jobs
    • Partners
    • Sponsors
    • Gateway Strategic Plan
  • NEWS & EVENTS
    • Lecture Series
    • The Open Gate Newsletter
    • Gateway Fundraisers
  • 10 Years at Gateway
    • 10 Years at Gateway
  • Research & Projects
    • Frontline Research
    • Impacts of COVID-19 on Healthcare Workers
    • Impacts of COVID-19 on Syrian Refugees
    • Lonely No More
    • Food Insecurity
    • Connectedness Coaching >
      • Meet the Team
    • Completed Initiatives
  • BLOGĀ 
    • Weekend Wellness Tips
  • Health Resources
    • Active Living
    • Healthy Eating
    • Mental Health and Addictions
    • Tips and Warning Signs
  • CONTACT US
  • Donate to Gateway
  • Member Login
    • Merchandise