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Gateway CERH @gatewaycerh.bsky.social · 2d

Gateway CERH is proud to attend “Belonging Matters: Think • Learn • Connect” — a sold-out event bringing together over 190 community members in Clinton!💚

#BelongingMatters #ThinkLearnConnect #CommunityEngagement #RuralHealth #HuronCounty #Ontario #CommunityConnections #TogetherWeBelong

Gateway CERH @gatewaycerh.bsky.social · 5d

THIS JUST IN: Pink is the colour of the season💖 It’s October, and we’re bringing 2000s magazine energy to Breast Cancer Awareness Month. From self-checks to mammograms, early detection is the real trendsetter💅

#BreastCancerAwareness #PinkOctober #2000sVibes# magazine #ruralhealth #CancerScreening

Gateway CERH @gatewaycerh.bsky.social · 7d

Technology Help at the Goderich Legion! 📱 💻

Gateway CERH is happy to provide support with the Goderich Legion every Wednesday morning.

#goderichlegion #techsupports #rurallearning #seniors #gatewaycerh

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Gateway CERH @gatewaycerh.bsky.social · 8d

This #NationalSeniorsDay, we’re celebrating the strength, knowledge, and community spirit of older adults — especially in our rural regions.

At Gateway CERH, we’re proud to support aging well through our Legion Learning and Lounge project:

#HealthyAging #SocialConnection #Canada #AgingInPlace

Gateway CERH @gatewaycerh.bsky.social · 9d

Today, we reflect, take action, and honour survivors, the children who never made it home, their families, and communities.

This day is a time to commemorate the residential school experience, support healing & commit to the ongoing work of reconciliation🧡

#OrangeShirtDay #EveryChildMatters

Gateway CERH @gatewaycerh.bsky.social · 15d

These are the faces of rural strength💚
From gardens to fire halls to hospitals — we’re working with real people to create real change in cancer screening.

#RuralHealth #HealthEquity #CancerScreening #MaRS #CanadianCancerSociety #EarlyDetection #HealthcareInnovation #MaRSDiscoveryDistrict

Gateway CERH @gatewaycerh.bsky.social · 16d

Testing your knowledge this cloudy Monday! How many rural health myths did you believe were true?🤔

Swipe through to see what’s fact and what’s fiction!

#ruralhealth #ruralresearch #MythVsFact #CommunityHealth #DidYouKnow #SouthwesternOntario

Gateway CERH @gatewaycerh.bsky.social · 23d

At Gateway CERH, we’re on the ground in rural and remote communities, working to make cancer screening information accessible and equitable. Location shouldn’t be a barrier to early detection & better health outcomes.

#RuralHealth #HealthEquity #CancerScreening #MaRS #CanadianCancerSociety

Gateway CERH @gatewaycerh.bsky.social · 26d

📣 We’re hiring! 📣
We’re looking for someone who:
✨ Is pursuing or recently completed a diploma or Bachelor’s in health or social sciences
✨ Cares about rural healthcare 💚

📩 Email your resume to [email protected]
🔗 More info: buff.ly/mK9DH6x

Gateway CERH @gatewaycerh.bsky.social · Sep 8

Alex Kasper & Michael Daley, cofounders of EpiSense, are presenting an upcoming webinar on "The Future of Health Forecasting - Technology, Disease Mitigation, and Community Empowerment.”

🗓️ September 9th, 2025
⏰ 12 - 1 PM ET
🎥 ZOOM

🔗 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

#ruralhealth #healthcare

Gateway CERH @gatewaycerh.bsky.social · Sep 8

📲 Friendly nudge: If you haven’t taken our "nourish" Community Survey yet — now’s the time.

It’s short, anonymous, and helps shape better support rural youth. Real change starts with real voices. Yours counts.

🔗 buff.ly/o4NCKcD

#YouthWellness #MentalHealth #YouthVoice #HealthcareResearch

Gateway CERH @gatewaycerh.bsky.social · Sep 8

Yesterday was our favourite person’s birthday, so today we celebrate her! 🎉 Happy Birthday to our Gateway CERH President, Gwen! 🎈🍰

Gateway CERH @gatewaycerh.bsky.social · Sep 5

🔊The next season of the rural health lecture series has arrived!

🗓 September 9th, 2025 | 12 - 1 PM ET | ZOOM

Join the discussion on the "Future of Health Forecasting, Disease Mitigation & Community Empowerment" by Co-founders of EpiSense.

🔗Register today: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Gateway CERH @gatewaycerh.bsky.social · Sep 5

We’re looking for a Business Development Officer to join Gateway CERH this fall. Have a passion for rural healthcare? This might be just the spot for you!

Details here: buff.ly/PE7jy16

Apply by emailing your resume to [email protected]

#JobOpening #RuralHealth #BusinessDevelopment

Gateway CERH @gatewaycerh.bsky.social · Sep 3

We are so proud to be a finalist in the MaRS Discovery District and Canadian Cancer Society Rural and Remote Cancer Screening Challenge. This milestone reflects our commitment to advancing equitable healthcare and bringing cancer screening to more Canadians. 🌍💙

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Gateway CERH @gatewaycerh.bsky.social · Sep 2

A huge thank you to Wilson Shipp-Colter Financial Group at CIBC Wood Gundy for your generous donation💚

Support like this helps us deliver meaningful programs that improve the health and well-being of rural communities.

#ThankfulTuesday #RuralHealth #CommunitySupport #HuronCounty

Gateway CERH @gatewaycerh.bsky.social · Aug 27

☕ Grab a coffee and learn about "Home Fire Safety - Are You Doing Enough?" with Jeff Wormington, Fire Chief and Michaela Johnston, Health and Safety Manager at the Town of Goderich, at the Goderich Legion.

#firesafety #goderich #goderichlegion #huroncounty #firechief

Gateway CERH @gatewaycerh.bsky.social · Aug 11

🔥 Wildfire Risk – Southwestern Ontario 🔥
The latest map from CWFIS shows high to extreme wildfire risk levels across much of Southwestern Ontario today.

Huron County has issued an Open Fire Ban effective since August 5, 2025.

#WildfireRisk #SouthwesternOntario #HuronCounty #FireSafety #wildfire

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Gateway CERH @gatewaycerh.bsky.social · Aug 8

🎥 Behind the Scenes at Gateway CERH 🎥

We recently welcomed the Atomic Spark team to the Gateway CERH office to film a small feature for Community Futures Huron, showcasing the work we do to support rural health in our community.

Gateway CERH @gatewaycerh.bsky.social · Aug 7

Last week, Southbridge Care Home in Goderich was full of sunshine, smiles, and stories as we celebrated the Cultivating Memories & Pollinator Pathways project with a sweet garden party!🌸🌼

#ruralhealth #research #Goderich #Ontario

Gateway CERH @gatewaycerh.bsky.social · Jul 31

From rural health and beyond — the numbers tell a powerful story.

📊 Reflect and share.

#HuronCounty #Canada #health #ruralresearch #DidYouKnow #RuralMatters

Gateway CERH @gatewaycerh.bsky.social · Jul 22

✨ Something new is coming… ✨

The energy of angel numbers 11 + 22 says it’s time to trust your path and build something meaningful. We’re doing just that.

👀Look closely — we’ve left something hidden in this post.
Stay tuned.

#nourish #AngelNumbers #YouthWellness #Mindfulness #health #HuronCounty

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Gateway CERH @gatewaycerh.bsky.social · Jul 21

Dr. Mike Beazely, professor at the University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy, shares valuable insight into the "State of the Unregulated Drug Supply in Ontario."

Read now: www.gatewayruralhealth.ca/post/the-sta...

#ruralpharmacy #ruralhealth

Gateway CERH @gatewaycerh.bsky.social · Jul 18

We want to hear from YOU! We're gathering baseline data to help support youth wellness in rural Huron County.

This quick survey will help us understand what’s working, what’s missing, and where we can do better.

📋 Take the survey: buff.ly/4k7zHwV
📲 Share the survey!

Gateway CERH @gatewaycerh.bsky.social · Jul 16

Loneliness hits hardest when we feel disconnected. For seniors, it can impact health — but connection, community, and compassion can change everything🧓💚 #SeniorWellness #MentalHealth #StayConnected