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At Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health (CERH), we are dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our rural communities....

On Monday, November 25, 2024, Gateway CERH proudly accepted a $20,000 grant from Libro Credit Union in support of the SHARP Simulation...

Conversations on access to rural healthcare focus frequently on the physician. For many, family physicians act as doorways to treatments,...

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...

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

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

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

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

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,...

Machinery is an essential part of modern farming. Whether it’s a baler, planter, harvester, or any other piece of powerful equipment, it...

Handling Animals: Safety, Confidence, and Preparation! When it comes to farming, handling large animals like cattle, horses, and pigs is...

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

Fire Safety Starts with Preparation! When it comes to keeping your farm safe, fire preparedness is one of the most crucial steps you can...

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...

Farms are often bursting with activity, even in challenging conditions like dusk, fog, or rain. High-visibility vests, reflective...

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...

On November 19th, 2024, Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health (CERH) hosted another successful BRAVE-F screening event in Ethel,...

On November 20, 2024, Gwen Devereaux, President of Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health (CERH), and Tom Melady, Retired Farmer...

On Monday, November 11th, Gateway CERH’s President, Gwen Devereaux, Board Chair, Dan Stringer, Board Secretary, Nancy Simpson, and...

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....

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

Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health (CERH), working with the Huron County Immigration Partnership , is excited to announce an...

Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health (CERH) welcomes two new research assistants to the Gateway CERH Team, Meagan Tamming and...

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