National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health

NEW! 😷 Learn about the effectiveness of masks and respirators in reducing non-occupational exposures to gaseous and particulate matter pollutants like those caused by wildfire smoke. READ MORE ▶️ ncceh.ca/resources/ev... #smoke #wildfires

NEW! 😷 This presentation will explore the different air cleaning technologies and mask types, and their effectiveness during wildfire episodes.

📆 AUGUST 28, 2025 @ 12 - 1PM PT

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Ticks in a changing climate This brochure summarizes how best to design and manage outdoor environments to reduce tick habitat, and outlines steps you should take to reduce the risk of getting bitten by a tick when recreating…

Learn how to design and manage outdoor environments to reduce tick habitat and prevent getting bitten by disease carrying ticks. See our brochure to find out how 👉 ncceh.ca/resources/vi...

It's time to ramp up efforts to prevent tick-borne illnesses, scientists say | CBC News With warmer temperatures, ticks have been taking root in places they never have before. Now, Canadian scientists are trying to get ahead of the trend — researching new, experimental ways to control...

🌲Our KT Scientist, Negar Elmieh explains how to curb #ticks through smart landscaping in latest @cbcnewz.bsky.social article. READ MORE 👉 www.cbc.ca/news/health/...

UPDATED! This subject guide highlights key resources to understand #norovirus etiology and epidemiology and strategies to reduce transmission, especially in light of climate change influences. READ MORE ▶️ ncceh.ca/resources/su...

NEW! 🏊‍♀️This blog explores how some splash pads and pools can unintentionally increase exposure to waterborne and opportunistic pathogens and outlines ways to reduce the risks while keeping people safe and cool. READ MORE ▶️ ncceh.ca/resources/bl...

NEW! 😷 This presentation will explore the different air cleaning technologies and mask types, and their effectiveness during wildfire episodes.

📆 AUGUST 28, 2025 @ 12 - 1PM PT

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NEW! 😷 The aim of this rapid review is to assess the effectiveness of masks or respirators in reducing non-occupational exposures to gaseous and particulate matter pollutants like those caused by wildfire smoke. READ MORE ▶️ ncceh.ca/resources/ev...

Our JUNE Research Scan is now available! It highlights recent EH publications by topic and provides easy access to article abstracts and report summaries to support public health professionals. 📚 VIEW THE ISSUE 👉 ncceh.ca/resources/ev...

We have released a field guide on ready-to-eat meats (RTE) outlining key considerations when conducting risk assessments in micro, small, and medium-sized RTE meat production operations.

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🔥Wildfires are burning across Canada. We have a collection of resources to assist in public health impacts, community preparedness, risk communication and response to wildfires and wildfire smoke. LEARN MORE ▶️ bit.ly/ncceh-wildfi...

If you missed our last webinar on tracking wildfire smoke through AQMap, you can watch the recording here ▶️ ncceh.ca/events/upcom... #wildfiresmoke

If you missed yesterday's webinar on tracking wildfire smoke through AQMap, you can watch the recording here ▶️ ncceh.ca/events/upcom... #wildfiresmoke

NCCEH celebrates 20 years of impactful work! 🎉Watch to see how NCCEH’s collaborative efforts are shaping healthier communities and protecting Canadians from environmental health risks. www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEmI...

☀️La saison chaude est arrivée ! Sachez comment surveiller les personnes vulnérables pendant les vagues de chaleur. Obtenez l’outil ici ▶️ bit.ly/ccnse-chaleu... #Quebec

☀️Heat waves continue across Canada. Make sure you know how to check on vulnerable people. See our Extreme heat health check tool to learn how to recognize heat-related illness and what to do to cool down. Get the tool here ▶️ bit.ly/ncceh-heat-t... #heat

NEW! This rapid review examines how effective indoor air filtration and cleaning is at reducing concentrations of wildfire-related pollutants, and if air cleaners can be protective of health.

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Watch this new video on doing health checks during extreme heat. It's a quick way to learn about our heat health check tool. Learn how timely check-ins can save lives during extreme heat! 👀WATCH IT ▶️https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-B5K6qYrqsQ #heat

🔥Wildfires are burning across Canada. We have a collection of resources to assist in public health impacts, community preparedness, risk communication and response to wildfires and wildfire smoke. LEARN MORE ▶️ bit.ly/ncceh-wildfi...

☀️Heat waves continue across Canada. Make sure you know how to check on vulnerable people. See our Extreme heat health check tool to learn how to recognize heat-related illness and what to do to cool down. Get the tool here ▶️ bit.ly/ncceh-heat-t... #heat

☀️La saison chaude est arrivée ! Sachez comment surveiller les personnes vulnérables pendant les vagues de chaleur. Obtenez l’outil ici ▶️ bit.ly/ccnse-chaleu... #Quebec

☀️Heat waves continue across Canada. Make sure you know how to check on vulnerable people. See our Extreme heat health check tool to learn how to recognize heat-related illness and what to do to cool down. Get the tool here ▶️ bit.ly/ncceh-heat-t... #heat

NEW! This presentation will demonstrate practical applications of AQmap for empowering EH professionals, air quality forecasters, and the public across Canada to monitor and respond to #wildfire smoke exposure.

📆 JULY 16, 2025 @ 12 - 1PM PT

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We prepared this animated video on health checks during extreme heat to accompany our heat health check tool, which is available in English, French, Chinese ... Extreme Heat Health Tool

Watch this new video on doing health checks during extreme heat. It's a quick way to learn about our heat health check tool. Learn how timely check-ins can save lives during extreme heat! 👀WATCH IT ▶️https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-B5K6qYrqsQ #heat

☀️La saison chaude est arrivée ! Sachez comment surveiller les personnes vulnérables pendant les vagues de chaleur. Obtenez l’outil ici ▶️ bit.ly/ccnse-chaleu... #Quebec

☀️Heatwaves are hitting #Ontario and #Quebec. Make sure you know how to check on vulnerable people. See our Extreme heat health check tool to learn how to recognize heat-related illness and what to do to cool down. Get the tool here ▶️ bit.ly/ncceh-heat-t... #heat

🌡️Join us today! This presentation will highlight the barriers to advancing the Heat Alert and Response Systems and practical solutions to support more effective and equitable heat preparedness across Canada.

📅 JUNE 26, 2025 @ 12 - 1PM PT

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☀️Sachez comment surveiller les personnes vulnérables pendant les vagues de chaleur. Consultez notre outil d’examens de santé en période de canicule pour apprendre à reconnaître les maladies liées à la chaleur et savoir quoi faire pour se rafraîchir. Obtenez l’outil ici ▶️ bit.ly/ccnse-chaleu...

☀️Heatwaves are hitting #Ontario and #Quebec. Make sure you know how to check on vulnerable people. See our Extreme heat health check tool to learn how to recognize heat-related illness and what to do to cool down. Get the tool here ▶️ bit.ly/ncceh-heat-t... #heat

☀️ The #heat season is here! Learn more about how to respond to extreme heat events with our collection of heat resources ▶️ bit.ly/ncceh-extrem...