This past summer the Community Health Centres of Northumberland (CHCN) debuted three client stories, showcasing the unique journeys of three members of our local community and their interactions with the CHCN. In celebration of Community Health and Wellbeing Month, CHCN is proud to share the first of these stories, ...

There’s reason to smile, as more older adults in the region may now qualify for a provincial program that pays the costs of dental care. The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit is promoting new income limits that increase eligibility for the Province’s Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program (OSDCP). ...

Compared to other parts of the body, people often ignore problems with their mouths. Bleeding and tender gums, oral pain, and mouth infections are common problems that are often ignored but can affect a person’s quality of life. April is Oral Health Month. A time not only to focus ...

September 1, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRES OF NORTHUMBERLAND DENTAL PROGRAM GROWS TO SERVE MORE LOW INCOME SENIORS As part of a 90 million dollar investment to fund a comprehensive plan to end hallway medicine, Ontario has launched many programs to help keep seniors healthier, longer within ...

Ontario Launches Free Routine Dental Care for Low-Income Seniors December 17, 2019 Port Hope, ON — As part of its comprehensive plan to end hallway health care, Ontario is investing in programs that keep seniors healthy in their communities longer. Each year in Ontario, preventable dental issues like gum ...