With every start to the New Year comes the opportunity for a fresh start and new beginnings. It has become a common practice to start the new year with resolutions or goals to help them lead healthier lives. For many people, quitting smoking is one of them, especially if ...
LEARN MOREClient Story – Ray
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
LEARN MOREClient Story – Vicki
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
LEARN MOREClient Story – Michelle
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, ...
LEARN MOREMessage From Our Executive Director – Fall 2024
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 ...
LEARN MORENorthumberland United Way: 55 Years – A Legacy of Caring
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 ...
LEARN MORECommunity Food Market Media Release
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 ...
LEARN MOREFoot Health and You
Foot problems are very common in people with diabetes and can lead to serious complications. This fact sheet provides basic information about how diabetes affects your feet and what you can do to keep your feet healthy. Daily Foot Care As always, prevention is the best medicine. A good ...
LEARN MOREIncorporating Seasonal Foods into a Diabetes-Friendly Lifestyle
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 ...
LEARN MOREAnnual General Meeting
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 ...
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