Dear Northumberland Community, As we step into the vibrant season of spring, I’m excited to share with you all the wonderful developments and initiatives happening at the Community Health Centres of Northumberland. This season represents growth, renewal, and hope – values that resonate deeply with our mission to enhance ...

Ray shares how his world has opened up since being referred by his nurse practitioner to the many local programs offered for older adults aged 55+. From isolation to connection, explore social prescribing opportunities for older adults through Ray’s story. Watch Ray’s Story

Vicki shares her experience of living with diabetes and her involvement with the Community Health Centres of Northumberland’s Diabetes Clinic. Building her community from the ground up, explore the CHCN Community Food Market and associated volunteering opportunities through Vicki’s story. Watch Vicki’s Story

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, ...

I am one of those people who loves every season, but if I was forced to pick a favorite, we are heading into it right now.  There is something about autumn that gives me renewed energy as temperatures get a bit cooler in the evenings, but daytime can still look ...

Northumberland United Way has been a beacon of hope and support in our community for over five decades. We honor history while welcoming a fresh new team led by Executive Director Alicia Vandine, poised to carry this torch forward, bringing renewed energy and vision to our mission. In the ...

MEDIA RELEASE: $56,000 OTF Grant from the Ontario Government Helps Community Health Centre Forge New Program On Thursday, the team at Community Health Centres of Northumberland invited a representative from the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) to hear more about the $56,000 Resilient Communities Fund grant that it ...

The Benefits of Seasonal Eating As the autumn air settles in, our cravings for hearty,  comforting foods often shift to reflect the abundance of fall produce. Let’s explore how you can incorporate seasonal foods into your diet this fall. Eating seasonally not only supports local agriculture but also ensures ...

This year our Annual General Meeting is a special one, not in terms of celebratory years, but in the fact that we have recently engaged with Toronto based filmmaker, Catherine Rix (of CATRIX Media) to start the important journey of telling client stories. I encourage you to attend this ...

A sure sign of summer at the Community Health Centres of Northumberland always includes Annual General Meeting planning, tending the community garden, and welcoming our summer student to the team! I had the pleasure of connecting with our Summer Program Facilitator, Shanel Viau who will work alongside our Community ...