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Dec 123 min read

Day 12 of 12 Days of Farm Safety: Months of Commitment

12 Months of Safety Commitment: A Year-Round Approach to Farm Safety Farm safety isn’t just for harvest season – it's a commitment every...

Dec 113 min read

Day 11 of 12 Days of Farm Safety: Electrical Checks

Why Electrical Safety is Crucial on the Farm: Farm environments combine challenging conditions- moisture, dust, and heavy machinery...

Dec 102 min read

Day 10 of 12 Days of Farm Safety: Fingers Protected

Top Tips for Hand Safety: Always Wear Gloves: Work gloves protect against cuts, scrapes, burns, and chemical exposure. Use gloves...

Dec 92 min read

Day 9 of 12 Days of Farm Safety: Tips for Chemical Safety

Farming often involves the use of agricultural chemicals such as pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, and veterinary treatments. These...

Dec 83 min read

Day 8 of 12 Days of Farm Safety: Hours of Sleep

Harvest Better Days: Why Sleep is Every Farmer’s Secret Weapon Farming is a demanding job that requires early mornings, long hours, and...

Dec 72 min read

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 63 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 54 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 43 min read

Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy & Speech Language Pathology in Rural Regions

Running, jumping, walking, talking, driving and thriving in your community can be interrupted by diseases, accidents or aging....

Dec 44 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 32 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 22 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 13 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...

Nov 261 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 261 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 141 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...

Oct 311 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 293 min read

Two lectures: Twice the learning!

In the month of October, Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health (CERH) featured two lectures, uncovering new areas of discussion on...

Sep 302 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 261 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 163 min read

Health in Huron: What We Can Learn

On September 10th, 2024, a historian, a doctor, bedside singers, a PhD student and a community volunteer all presented at a museum in the...

Sep 131 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...

Aug 292 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 232 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...