Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health
74 Kingston St N7A 3K4 Goderich, ON, Canada

Cast your vote on Connecting Together, Seeding a Smile's Facebook page for which entry you think is the most inspiration connection made. The winner will receive a garden gift basket and a $25 gift card to Listowel Greenhouses. Want to enter? Send us an email about your connection made through this initiative and be sure to include a photo of your seedling! Winner will be announced May 25, 2021

Do you ever think think about the stability of your job? Join us Tuesday, May 4th at noon for a webinar about Precarious Employment with Dr. Al Lauzon from the University of Guelph. Register at www.gatewayruralhealth.ca

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We are offering a free Optional Practical Session on April 14 at 12:30 pm to our Connectedness Coaching learners who are interested in getting some hand-on experience with system navigation and coaching conversations through case study and engagement with fellow learners. Hope to see you there! https://practicalsession.eventbrite.ca

This event is designed to provide a safe place to share challenges and to learn new coping strategies to help us face the ups and downs of living in this current lockdown. - Research Chair, Sheila Schuehlein Hosted by the Connectedness Coaching Program, this latest Call to Action is one more way the program aims to inspire intentional acts of kindness to reduce social isolation and improve individual wellbeing, and empower community members and organizations to explore and enhance their resiliency through appreciative inquiry and meaningful engagement in the larger community. To register for this free Zoom event, visit https://letsridetogether.eventbrite.ca.

The G2G Rail Trail is a perfect place for Walk-and-Talk therapy. As we enter another lockdown, it’s important to support one another and be aware of the importance of our collective mental well-being.

Only 1 hour to go before Wayne Caldwell's presentation and panel discussion on Health Rural Communities! Join us for the free webinar by registering at https://www.gatewayruralhealth.ca/

Calling all Connectedness Coaching Learners! We have created a new Facebook Group (@ConnectingTogetherSeedingaSmile) for you to engage with other leaners, post photos of your Connecting Together, Seeding a Smile seedlings and share stories of connections made. If you aren’t a Connectedness Coaching Learner but would like to learn more about our Connecting Together, Seeding a Smile Call to Action please check out our Group page. We would love to connect with you as well. ... Let’s combat social isolation and empower resilient communities together.

Calling all North Perth Residents! Tomorrow we are offering North Perth residents an opportunity to participate in our Connectedness Coaching webinar (Feb 24 at 9 am). If you are interested in joining us please register using the link below. ... https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/connectedness-coaching-empoweri You might wonder what is Connectedness Coaching? Connectedness Coaching inspires intentional acts of kindness to reduce social isolation and improve individual wellbeing by providing educational opportunities, empowering community members and organizations to explore and enhance their resiliency through appreciative inquiry and promoting meaningful engagement in the larger community. It is also a foundational component of our Lonely No More training. Check out our website to learn more: https://www.gatewayruralhealth.ca/connectedness-coaching.ht

Our monthly Speaker Series continues on March 2nd at 12:00pm EST with Ken Milne MD discussing misinformation surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic! The session is free and adults of all ages are invited to attend. For more information (including how to register), please visit our website: https://www.gatewayruralhealth.ca/

Connectedness Coaching Update. Our Connectedness Coaching E-Learning Course will be freely available to anyone interested in taking it until March 31, 2021. After that time a small subscription fee will be required to gain access. Please contact the Program Coordinator to enroll in the course ([email protected]). Want to learn more about Connectedness Coaching? Check out our website @ https://www.gatewayruralhealth.ca/connectedness-coaching.ht

We have another Connectedness Coaching webinar coming up on Feb 26 @ 12 pm. You are welcomed to join us! We hope you will journey together with us as we work together to build resiliency in our community! https://connectednesscoachingopeninvite.eventbrite.ca

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Welcome Leslie! We are pleased to announce Leslie Walker has been appointed as one of our Research Associates. For more detail please check out our website @

Thank you Hensall Co-op and the Poultry Farmers of Huron County for your donation! For more information on this donation check out our website @ https://www.gatewayruralhealth.ca//thank-you-hensall-co-op

Welcome Alis! A new face has joined Gateway. We are pleased to welcome Alis Bonsignore, PhD (candidate), R.Kin to our team as a new Research Chair. We are so glad to be working alongside such a talented individual. To learn more about Alis click here: https://www.gatewayruralhealth.ca/blognb/new-research-chair

COVID-19 and the flu have many signs and symptoms in common. Check out this resource that can help you determine their differences. https://www.mayoclinic.org//coronavirus-vs-f/art-20490339

We know many families are already struggling with mental health through the pandemic. The upcoming holidays and winter season may be difficult. This webinar is ...for parents and caregivers who have questions or concerns about their child’s mental health relating to the season. Join us and ask our experts for tips and ideas to support your family. https://forms.gle/efSWg8FoDfsAnz2D8 See more

Let's fight pandemic fatigue together. Here are some tips and resources that might help. 1. Make a plan. 2. Support local business and participate in safe activities. 3. Check out virtual activities at your local library and neighboring museums. ... 4. Stay connected. 5. Be mindful. 6. Practice patience and kindness. https://www.huroncounty.ca//fighting-pandemic-fatigue-in-/