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Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health is a Canadian not-for-profit with charitable status, advancing rural health through research, education, and community partnerships using evidence-based practices.
Calling all post-secondary students! 📣

We are hiring a Research Assistant! If you enjoy and are passionate in research, collecting and analyzing data, preparing reports, assisting communications, and more than this is the job for you.

Click the link in our bio to read the full job description!
December 10, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Last week we brought "nourish" to South Huron District High School!✨

Thanks to SHDHS for welcoming us & to our supporters Bell Let’s Talk & DOSE Juice Co. for making this program possible💚

#nourish #SouthwesternOntario #youth #youthwellness #wellness #mindfulness #Huron #MentalHealth #BellLetsTalk
December 9, 2025 at 6:01 PM
🎥 Did you miss the webinar? Check out a recording on Gateway CERH's YouTube Channel. Learn about medication management and what tools are available to you.

Watch now: youtu.be/8ft3Zypbdl4?...

#ruralhealth #huroncounty #brucecounty #pharmacy #ruralpharmacy
December 6, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health was thrilled to celebrate 9 new doctors in Goderich last night! 💚 6 of the 9 doctors joined us in 2025. Thank you community members and sponsors for a great night!
December 5, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Consider attending a "Wake Up Wednesday" held at the Goderich Legion. Grab coffee to start your day with presenters every Wednesday morning at 9 am.

If you want help with your phone, tablet or computer, technology assistance will be provided at from 10 am - 12 pm.

#ruralhealth #goderich
December 3, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Happy Giving Tuesday! 🎉

Together we can strengthen our rural community and make a lasting impact. Your support truly makes a difference. Click the link in our bio to donate today. Thank you for being apart of our mission! 💚
December 2, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Our S.H.E.D Talk: Celebrating The Harvest is off to a great start with Mayor Martin Ritsma, Tom Melady, and Peter "Wheat Pete" Johnson!

Stay tuned for more updates to come!
November 26, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Farmers take care of everything & everyone, so make sure you’re taking care of yourself, too.

This Wednesday, we’ll be at Mayor Ritsma’s barn to chat about cancer screening, farmer's health, and resources available in our rural communities.

Come by & ask questions.

To register: buff.ly/adxDRNb
November 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
🎥 Attend a webinar event on "Taking Charge of your Medications: What You Need to Know and What Tools Can Help You" with Dr. Tejal Patel, Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Waterloo's School of Pharmacy.

🗓️ Dec. 2nd, 2025 | ⏰ 12 - 1 PM
🔗 Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
November 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Guess who’s celebrating a birthday today?👀

That’s right — our Chair of the Board of Directors, Dan! 🎉 Wishing you a fantastic day filled with celebration, laughter, and joy from all of us at Gateway CERH! 🎈🍰
November 15, 2025 at 3:01 PM
🎸The Mo Show is in town!
Free screening, good vibes, and a cause worth grooving for. Early detection saves lives, don’t miss out!

#concert #concertticket #rocknroll #rock #ticket #Movember #MensHealth #EarlyDetection #ProstateCancer #TesticularCancer #CommunityHealth #TheMoShow #GrooveForAGoodCause
November 14, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Gateway CERH and Stratford Mayor Martin Ritsma invite you to join us for a S.H.E.D. Talk: Celebrating the Fall Harvest!

📅 November 26 | 10 AM – 1 PM
Register here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/shed-talk-...
November 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
At the 11th hour, on the 11th day, of the 11th month, we pause together to remember.
Today, we honour all who have served and sacrificed for the country. Those who served with courage and compassion through war, conflict, and peace.
Thank you. Lest we forget❤️

#LestWeForget #RemembranceDay #November
November 11, 2025 at 4:03 PM
November 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Reflecting on yesterday’s Blueprint to Impact Workshop... we were honoured to have Mayor Ritsma stop by to welcome us to Stratford for the day! His warm words set a wonderful tone for the day.

Thank you, Mayor Ritsma, for your support as we continue building connections!
November 8, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Reminder! It’s Movember!
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men worldwide, and the risk increases with age. For younger men, testicular cancer is the most common cancer, but it’s highly curable when caught early.
Early detection saves lives. Stay informed and take care this Movember
November 6, 2025 at 5:03 PM
A heartfelt thank you to Gay Lea Foundation for their generous support of our Farmers' Safety & Well-Being Project🚜🌾

This commitment allows us to host SHED Talks, a place to gather, build connections and empower our agricultural community.

Learn more: www.gatewayruralhealth.ca/shed-talks
November 4, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Trick or Treat?🎃 The rise of AI-generated content makes media literacy more important than ever.

Strengthening digital awareness helps build healthier and more resilient communities, both online and offline.

Visit our Legion Learning & Lounge programs at both the Goderich & Exeter!
October 30, 2025 at 2:02 PM
On Tuesday, November 4th, 2025, from 12 – 1 PM ET via ZOOM, Dr. Erin Donald, Gateway CERH Chair of Equity and Access to Rural Palliative Care, will be discussing “Building a community coalition for life-limiting illness in Huron-Perth."

Register here: www.gatewayruralhealth.ca/lectureseries
October 29, 2025 at 10:50 AM
📣Calling all 40+ year olds📣

As of 2024, Ontario residents 40 years & older can self-refer for mammograms!🎀

So this Pinktober, we’re celebrating with a Mammogram Festival! Go get checked & stay proactive!💖

#mammogram #BreastCancerAwareness #PinkOctober #GetScreened #festival #BreastCancer #ontario
October 24, 2025 at 6:04 PM
✨Exciting news!✨
Gateway CERH is offering two Mental Health First Aid training sessions this December!

🗓 Mark your calendars!
📍 Dec 4th - BAYFIELD
📍 Dec 10th - GODERICH

Register here: buff.ly/f5EsZYr

Or visit our website: buff.ly/hBDtEWR

#mentalhealth #MentalHealthFirstAid #training #training
October 23, 2025 at 2:02 PM
New Patient Portal alert!

Introducing ConnectMyHealth, a free online portal that provides patients with access to their health records with participating hospitals across Southwestern Ontario.

Check it out here: info.connectmyhealth.ca

#healthcare #huroncounty #southwesternontario #health
October 22, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Housing has a strong connection to health!

On October 21st, 2025, from 12 - 1 PM via ZOOM, Gateway CERH will feature a webinar on "United Housing: Not-For-Profit Housing in Huron-Perth. Building Partnerships."

Register to attend: www.gatewayruralhealth.ca/lectureseries
October 20, 2025 at 4:59 PM
🚒 Gateway CERH visited Hensall, Ontario, for the BRAVE Firefighters' project. This project aims to promote the cardiovascular health of rural firefighters.

Learn more about the project 🧯
🔗 www.gatewayruralhealth.ca/brave-firefi...

#ruralfirefighters
October 16, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Attend webinar on “United Housing: Not-for-Profit Housing in Perth-Huron. Building Partnerships.”

⏰ 12 - 1 PM ET
🗓️ October 21st, 2025
📍 ZOOM

The keynote speaker for this event is Dr. Kathy Vassilakos, Director of United Housing Perth-Huron. 🔗 Register now: www.gatewayruralhealth.ca/lectureseries
October 15, 2025 at 9:07 PM