Community Health Centres of Northumberland

11/15/2025

This morning, the Transgender Flag was raised on the County’s Community Flagpole to mark Transgender Awareness Week.

This week is an opportunity to celebrate, support, and amplify the voices of transgender and gender-diverse people. It’s a time to foster understanding, share stories, and continue building communities rooted in respect and inclusion.

Join us as we stand in solidarity with the transgender community and reaffirm our commitment to challenging transphobia and creating a more welcoming and inclusive .

📃Read the proclamation: https://ow.ly/LccP50Xrfwf

11/14/2025

We are collecting new warm socks to give out to our clients. Donation period is Friday November 7th to Friday December 5th. Please leave socks in the green bin at front reception.

11/14/2025

Keep up your social connections. Stay in touch with your neighbours, friends and family to maintain your mental health and well-being www.fallpreventionmonth.ca/moveimproveremove

11/13/2025

Falls are the leading cause of injury among older adults. 20-30% of Canadian older adults experience at least one fall each year. Learn how you can help: fallpreventionmonth.ca

11/12/2025

Increase the intensity of your physical activity over time to build stronger muscles. Learn how to at www.fallpreventionmonth.ca/moveimproveremove

11/11/2025

This week at the CHC we are celebrating Nurse Practitioner Week! We want to highlight the amazing Nurse Practitioners we have at our Centre working in Primary Care (Roseanne, Janet, Jane and Tanis) and the GAIN team (Sam)! Thank you for all of your amazing work and dedication to your clients.

11/11/2025

Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!

Save the Date! On Thursday November 13th from 12-2:30pm our Diabetes Team will be hosting a Community Lunch and Learn Event in partnership with the Northumberland Paramedics and the Pharamacist from the Community Care Pharmacy Port Hope as well as the Registered Dieititan from the Northumberland Family Health Team for people living with Prediabetes, Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Caregivers supporting a person with diabetes are also welcome to attend.

We will be serving lunch in Room 205 from 12-2pm and you during which time, you can mix, mingle and speak to a variety of health care providers. We will also offer foot screenings, blood sugar checks and blood pressure checks.

11/10/2025

11/10/2025

Ensure sufficient lighting to clearly see all stairs, landings and paths, especially at night. Stay tuned for more fall prevention tips!

11/10/2025

November 10th to 16th is Nurse Practitioner Week!
Happy National Nurse Practitioner Week! Did you know that Nurse Practitioners offer over 5805 possible solutions to strengthening healthcare for Ontario?
NPs are Registered Nurses with advanced education and training. They provide high-quality, patient centered primary, acute and specialty care. NPs order, perform and interpret diagnostic tests and can prescribe medication and other treatments. Learn
more about NPs and the services they provide at www.npao.org

11/07/2025

Tomorrow, November 8 is Indigenous Veterans’ Day.
As we continue to take steps on our journey of reconciliation, we pause to recognize the contributions and sacrifices of thousands of Indigenous people who fought for our country during times of war and peacekeeping. Lest we forget.