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, ...

Currently, in Canada, only nine percent of plastic waste is recycled.  Much of this plastic is durable single-use plastic, which never biodegrades and causes persistent pollution in nature, oceans, and waterways.  Today, disposable packaging makes up about 40 percent of all plastic products manufactured.