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National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health @ncceh.bsky.social · 17h

UPDATED! Explore our curated list of resources on factors affecting #Legionella survival and growth, approaches to managing Legionella risks in buildings, and responses to Legionella outbreaks and response. READ MORE ▶️https://ncceh.ca/resources/subject-guides/legionella

National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health @ncceh.bsky.social · 1d

Join us at noon TODAY! This presentation will cover important aspect of #Legionella risk assessment, with a clear focus on approaches to improve testing.

📆 October 8, 2025, 12pm - 1pm PT

REGISTER FREE ▶️https://lnkd.in/gmW6zpeW

National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health @ncceh.bsky.social · 2d

Join us tomorrow! This presentation will cover important aspect of #Legionella risk assessment, with a clear focus on approaches to improve testing.

📆 October 8, 2025, 12pm - 1pm PT

REGISTER FREE ▶️https://lnkd.in/gmW6zpeW

National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health @ncceh.bsky.social · 6d

NEW! Learn how climate change may influence the spread of #norovirus and its survival in the environment. ▶️https://ncceh.ca/resources/evidence-reviews/examining-climate-driven-influences-norovirus-transmission-and-disease

National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health @ncceh.bsky.social · 7d

Join us! This presentation will cover important aspect of #Legionella risk assessment, with a clear focus on approaches to improve testing.

📆 October 8, 2025, 12pm - 1pm PT

REGISTER FREE ▶️https://lnkd.in/gmW6zpeW

National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health @ncceh.bsky.social · 13d

UPDATED! Explore our curated #Legionella resources:
🟢 Sources of exposure for Legionella survival and growth
🟢 Managing Legionella risks in buildings
🟢 Responses to Legionella outbreaks and more...

Legionella

NCCEH resources on Legionella survival and growth, managing risks in building water systems and other sources, and guiding outbreak investigations and responses.

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National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health @ncceh.bsky.social · 14d

NEW! This presentation will cover important aspect of #Legionella risk assessment, with a clear focus on approaches to improve testing.

📆 October 8, 2025, 12pm - 1pm PT
REGISTER FREE ▶️https://buff.ly/naeHLvJ

National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health @ncceh.bsky.social · 15d

UPDATED! Explore our curated list of resources on factors affecting #Legionella survival and growth, approaches to managing Legionella risks in buildings, and responses to Legionella outbreaks and response. READ MORE ▶️https://ncceh.ca/resources/subject-guides/legionella

National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health @ncceh.bsky.social · 16d

Our KT Scientist, Ryan Huff is presenting today @ 1:30pm PT at CIPHI National Annual Conference. This presentation reviews the current evidence and highlights key knowledge gaps in mask use during combustion-derived air pollution episodes. #CIPHIAEC2025

National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health @ncceh.bsky.social · 16d

Our KT Scientist, Negar Elmieh is presenting today @ 3:35pm PT at CIPHI National Annual Conference. Learn about the role of landscape design and maintenance principles in reducing tick exposures. #CIPHIAEC2025

National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health @ncceh.bsky.social · 16d

Our KT Scientist, Rebecca Goulding is presenting today @ 3:35pm PT at CIPHI National Annual Conference. Learn about heat alert and response systems in Canada. #CIPHIAEC2025

National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health @ncceh.bsky.social · 16d

Our KT Scientist, Ryan Huff is presenting today @ 9:35am PT at CIPHI National Annual Conference. This talk explores the health risks, public perceptions, and practical ways to reduce exposure to residential wood smoke. #CIPHIAEC2025

National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health @ncceh.bsky.social · 16d

Our Senior Scientist, Juliette O'Keeffe is presenting today @ 9:05am PT at CIPHI National Annual Conference. Learn about managing #cyanobacteria exposures in recreational waters. #CIPHIAEC2025

National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health @ncceh.bsky.social · 16d

🎤 Our NCCEH Scientific Director, Sarah Henderson will be presenting the keynote address at CIPHI National Annual Education Conference today!

🗓 Tuesday September 23 @ 8:10 - 9:00am PT
#CIPHIAEC2025 @ciphi_national

National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health @ncceh.bsky.social · 17d

🎤 Our NCCEH Scientific Director, Sarah Henderson will be presenting the keynote address at CIPHI National Annual Education Conference tomorrow!

🗓 Tuesday September 23 @ 8:10 - 9:00am PT
#CIPHIAEC2025 @ciphi-national.bsky.social

National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health @ncceh.bsky.social · 17d

Our KT Scientist, Tina Chen is presenting today @ 3pm PT at CIPHI National Annual Conference. Learn about our new field guild on ready-to-eat meats and safety considerations. #CIPHIAEC2025

National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health @ncceh.bsky.social · 17d

NEW! Examining three foodborne outbreak case studies, this evidence brief highlights how a One Health approach can inform and strengthen environmental public health practice. ▶️https://ncceh.ca/resources/evidence-briefs/understanding-role-environmental-health-one-health-using-foodborne #OneHealth

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National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health @ncceh.bsky.social · 20d

NEW! Learn how climate change may influence the spread of #norovirus and its survival in the environment. ▶️https://ncceh.ca/resources/evidence-reviews/examining-climate-driven-influences-norovirus-transmission-and-disease

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National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health @ncceh.bsky.social · 21d

🏠Our webinar recording for yesterday's presentation is now available! Learn about the connections between housing, health outcomes, and energy efficiency. 📺WATCH IT ▶️ ncceh.ca/events/upcom... #indigenoushealth

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National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health @ncceh.bsky.social · 22d

🏠Join us at noon today! This webinar will focus on the report, Beyond Sustainability: The Power of Indigenous Healthy Energy Homes, outlining the connections between housing, health outcomes, and energy efficiency.

📆 SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 @ 12 -1PM PT

REGISTER FREE ▶️ lnkd.in/g6N4xsXe

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National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health @ncceh.bsky.social · 24d

🚰We have updated our subject guide on small drinking water systems and private wells. The guide provides a curated set of resources and best practices to support environmental public health professionals in protecting communities from water-related risks. READ MORE ▶️ ncceh.ca/resources/su...

National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health @ncceh.bsky.social · 29d

🏠This webinar will focus on the report, Beyond Sustainability: The Power of Indigenous Healthy Energy Homes, outlining the connections between housing, health outcomes, and energy efficiency.

📆 SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 @ 12 -1PM PT

REGISTER FREE ▶️ lnkd.in/g6N4xsXe

National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health @ncceh.bsky.social · Sep 8

As wildfires continue across the country, we've gathered curated list of resources for post wildfire cleanup. LEARN MORE ▶️ ncceh.ca/resources/su... #wildfires

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National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health @ncceh.bsky.social · Sep 5

NEW! This NCCEH companion guide to ASHRAE 44 aims to support public health practitioners and allied professionals to better understand the factors that affect indoor air quality during #wildfires or prescribed burns. READ MORE ▶️ ncceh.ca/resources/ev... #airquality #wildfiresmoke

National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health @ncceh.bsky.social · Sep 4

📺 If you missed last week's very popular webinar, here's your chance to watch the recording 👉 ncceh.ca/events/upcom...

Unmasking the evidence for reducing harms from wildfire smoke: The role of air cleaners and masks

Abstract Exposure to wildfire smoke poses a significant health risk. Air cleaning or filtration and mask or respirator use are designed to remove or filter out harmful airborne particles, and both…

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