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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 ...

In Person Shopping Model Back In Action We are happy to announce that the CHCN Food Cupboard has returned to an in-person shopping model which will allow community members to come and choose which foods or products are desired and or needed. As a health centre, our goal is ...

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 ...

Walk-in services offered through a longstanding partnership between Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) and Rebound Child and Youth Services (RCYS) have expanded with the addition of Community Health Centres of Northumberland (CHCN) in a new joint collaboration. Effective as of June 2023 and as a result of this new collaboration—the ...

Expressive Arts Therapy Expressive Arts Therapy uses many different forms of art making processes and a collaborative approach to help people creatively express themselves. Through a collaborative creative process with their counsellor people can tell their stories, express emotions, play, and have fun (Create Institute, 2023).  Participating in art ...

Cooler air and earlier sunsets mark the beginning of fall. But so does the time when rich, hearty produce arrives. Below, we’ve highlighted nutrition benefits of a few fruits and vegetables available between September and December. Find more at your local grocery store! Pumpkin It’s hard to resist the ...

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 ...

As we enter a new year and say goodbye to 2022, it feels strangely like dipping one’s toes into a lake, just to test the temperature. Will the water be cold enough to take your breath away, or can we ease in with comfort? Needless to say, we’ve perhaps become skeptical ...