I am writing this newsletter message at the very end of March, and outside my office window there are still piles of snow on the ground.  Spring is ‘officially’ upon us, but this past week we have had a (hopefully final) blast of winter.  As we anticipate the warmer, ...

NEWS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Registration now open for the next virtual conversation in the Northumberland PACE Speakers Series, ‘Why, What and How of Organ and Tissue Donation’ on Thursday, March 28 at 5:30 PM NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, Monday, March 11, 2024—The Northumberland PACE Speakers Series will host its ...

Green Wood Coalition is a radically inclusive community that honours the worth of each person, regardless of circumstances. The term ‘radically inclusive’ is both an aspiration and the challenge of each day. The magic of Green Wood has always been about uncovering our community’s hidden strengths and rallying people ...

I always find myself fascinated when one year is coming to a close, and the anticipation of a new year is right around the corner. First, there is the reflection period. How did this past year go by so quickly? (An annual question….) What successes and milestones can we ...

Stroke and Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) – LEARN AND SHARE Join Us To Learn about what services and programs are available in Northumberland County Discuss what services and programs are needed. This event is open to survivors of stroke and ABI, caregivers, family members, and service providers who work ...

Mary Ito, RDH and Sue Hochu, RDH, members of the Northumberland Oral Health Coalition (NOHC) recently presented oral hygiene items – toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss, denture care items, etc. to Adam Hudson, Registered Dietician and Sarah Pilatzkie, Dental Coordinator at the Community Health Centres of Northumberland (CHCN) in Port ...

Community Food Market is Open for Business! Once thought of as a “blue sky idea” – the CHCN is so excited to announce that our very own ‘Community Food Market’ is up and running! This new pilot project will run until Spring of 2024 and will offer a weekly ...

On June 26th, 2023 the Board of Directors, along with CHCN staff, held its Annual General Meeting and celebrated fifteen years of serving the community! Did you know – our first client was seen in the spring of 2008 in a small, temporary store-front location? Now, fifteen years later ...

There is something about the month of August that I just love. There are still many summer days ahead of us to enjoy bright sun and warmth, and perform “summery” outdoor activities, but there is also the anticipation of the fall, bringing with it cooler evenings and mornings, back-to-school ...

I would like to start this greeting with acknowledgement that it has felt like a very long winter this year.  I am thankful that we are officially into the season of spring, a season that represents new opportunities, rejuvenation, and growth.  As I write this, it is very grey ...