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Message From Our Executive Director – Summer 2024

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 ...

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Understanding the Connection

Physical Activity and Blood Sugar Control in Type 2 Diabetes and Pre-diabetes This month, we’re focusing on the role that physical activity plays in managing blood sugar levels in pre and type 2 diabetes. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been living with type 2 diabetes for years, incorporating ...

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Message From Our Executive Director – Spring 2024

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, ...

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Heart Health and Me

(Source: Diabetes Canada) Did you know? Diabetes increases your risk of heart disease and stroke. People with diabetes may develop heart disease 15 years earlier than those without diabetes. The most common form of heart disease in diabetes is coronary artery disease. It develops when the arteries that supply ...

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Green wood Coalition

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 ...

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Message from our Executive Director – Winter 2024

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 ...

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30 Minute Meals

Is cooking a hassle? Busy nights? Learn to make nutritious meals that take 30 minutes or less. These recipes feature simple, tasty meals to fuel your body while keeping blood sugars at bay. Shakshuka with Feta Adapted from: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1014721-shakshuka-with-feta Prep Time: 5 mins                  Servings: 4 to 6 Cook Time: 25 ...

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Acquired Brain Injury and Stroke – LEARN AND SHARE

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 ...

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