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Workshops and Presentations
The team at NCCEH regularly presents at environmental health events across Canada in addition to organizing workshops and meetings on various developing topics. A select listing of our presentations made at conferences and other meetings is available here.
Please contact us to find out if we can contribute to an upcoming event.
Topics: Practices and Procedures
Evidence-informed decision-making seeks to incorporate both scientific or academic knowledge, as well as the practical knowledge of public health professionals. However, the use of scientific evidence is hindered by a number of factors, particularly the lack of an easy-to-use protocol to search, appraise and synthesize academic sources in a timely manner. In this document, we provide an overview of semi-systematic literature reviews as a way to incorporate scientific evidence into EIDM, and we provide a step-by-step protocol encompassing literature search, critical appraisal, and synthesizing new knowledge. The intent of this document is to both assist public health practitioners who wish to conduct their own reviews, as well as provide insight in to the literature review process at NCCEH.
Conducting_Semi_Systematic_Review_NCCEH_Approach-Eykelbosh-Fong.pdf
Topics: Equity, Practices and Procedures
In September 2016, the National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health (NCCEH) and the National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH), in collaboration with the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) hosted two sessions about health equity and environmental public health (EPH) practice at the Annual Educational Conference of the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI) in Edmonton, Alberta. This was followed by a workshop at the New Brunswick Branch Education Conference in Fredericton and a presentation at the Nova Scotia Branch Education Conference in Fall River in October 2016. These sessions, including input from participants, are summarized here to provide guidance on priority action areas.
The objectives of these sessions were to:
CIPHI_2016_Equity_Workshops_Report.pdf, CIPHI_2016_Organizational_capacity_action_equity.pdf
Topics: Aboriginal Environmental Health, Contaminants and Hazards, Chemical Agents, Health Impact Assessment, Practices and Procedures, Risk Analysis
The BCCDC/NCCEH Environmental Health Seminar Series provides an opportunity for learning and knowledge exchange on a variety of environmental health topics. The seminars can be attended in-person or online.
Speakers:Chief Councillor Marilyn Slett, Heiltsuk NationLinda Pillsworth, Manager of Environmental Public Health Services, FNHAAngela Eykelbosh, Environmental Health & Knowledge Translation Scientist, NCCEH/BCCDC
2016-12-15_EH_Seminar_Community_impacts_oil_spills.pdf
The Ontario Public Health Convention (TOPHC) 2016
This poster highlights the findings from our evaluation of Saskatoon Health Region’s carbon monoxide (CO) monitoring policy in 10 long-term care facilities (LTCFs).
Presenter: Daniel Fong
TOPHC_2016_Carbon_Monoxide_Framework_Long_Term_Care_Facilities-Fong.pdf
Topics: Climate
The BCCDC/NCCEH Environmental Health Seminar Series provides an opportunity for learning and knowledge exchange on a variety of environmental health topics. The seminars can be attended in-person or online.
Speaker: Céline Campagna, Responsable scientifique adjointe, Institut national de santé publique du Québec
2016-10-27_EH_Seminar_Climate_Change_in_Quebec-Campagna.pdf
Topics: Climate, Drinking Water, Recreational Water, Risk Analysis, Water
Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI) 82nd Annual National Educational Conference.
Climate change is anticipated to have myriad potential impacts on human health, some of which may be difficult to predict. However, the effects of climate change on ground and surface water, and the concomitant risk to human health through disruptions to drinking water, have been the subject of intensive research, particularly for communities with high quality source water supplies that originate in forested watersheds. Observed and modelled impacts include changes to the quantity of water available, as well as changes in water quality. Of particular concern are the anticipated increases in frequency of sudden shifts between high- vs. low-flow conditions, as well as rapidly changing and increasingly variable water quality, which may pose a severe challenge for drinking water treatment, particularly in small water systems.
CIPHI_National_2016_Climate_change_impacts_drinking_water-Eykelbosh.pdf
Topics: Contaminants and Hazards, Chemical Agents, Drinking Water, Environmental Health Surveillance, Practices and Procedures, Risk Analysis, Water
Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI) 82nd Annual National Educational Conference
In January 2016 a US federal state of emergency was declared in Flint Michigan due to elevated lead concentration in the city’s drinking water. This presentation gives an overview of the Flint lead crisis and how regulation was insufficient to protect public health given human error and omission. Comparisons will be made to the Canadian regulatory system and a discussion of the role of lead monitoring in drinking water and blood lead surveillance in Canada will be presented. Effective mitigation strategies for lead in drinking water and implications for public health inspector practice in Canada will be discussed.
CIPHI_National_2016_Flint_water_crisis-Fok.pdf
Canadian Public Health Association Public Health 2016
In collaboration with NCCAH, this session included four presentations, each addressing different aspects of a holistic approach towards integrating the natural and built environment, economy, and health in Indigenous community planning. The following concepts emerged from the 90-minute symposium:
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Topics: Food, Personal Service Establishments
The BCCDC/NCCEH Environmental Health Seminar Series provides an opportunity for learning and knowledge exchange on a variety of environmental health topics. The seminars can be attended in-person or online.
2016-06-30_EH_Seminar_Kombucha_Tea-Hammel.pdf, 2016-06-30_EH_Seminar_Sensory_Deprivation_Tanks-Zambon.pdf
Topics: Contaminants and Hazards, Chemical Agents, Emergency Preparedness, Practices and Procedures, Risk Analysis
The BCCDC/NCCEH Environmental Health Seminar Series provides an opportunity for learning and knowledge exchange on a variety of environmental health topics. The seminars can be attended in-person or online.
Speaker: Dr. Mélissa Généreux, Director, Estrie Public Health
2016-04-28_EH_Seminar_Lac_Megantic-Genereux.pdf
Topics: Air, Contaminants and Hazards, Chemical Agents, Outdoor Air, Risk Analysis, Waste, Water
The BCCDC/NCCEH Environmental Health Seminar Series provides an opportunity for learning and knowledge exchange on a variety of environmental health topics. The seminars can be attended in-person or online.
Speaker: Anne-Marie Nicol, MES, PhD, Environmental Health Scientist, NCCEH
Abstract: This seminar describes the processes involved in shale gas production, including hydraulic fracturing, and provides an overview of the main public health concerns that can arise from the various stages. Potential exposures in air, water and at the community level are discussed, along with the current state of the evidence of regarding these exposures in the US and Canada. The presentation also includes an overview of the seismic risks that can occur specifically from hydraulic fracturing and waste water disposal.
2016-02-25_EH_Seminar_Fracking_and_seismic_risk-Nicol.pdf
Topics: Food
The BCCDC/NCCEH Environmental Health Seminar Series provides an opportunity for learning and knowledge exchange on a variety of environmental health topics. The seminars can be attended in-person or online.
Speaker: Reza Afshari, MD, MPH, PhD. Senior Scientist, Toxicology, BCCDC
2015-12-17_EH_Seminar_Foodborne_Chemicals-Afshari.pdf
Topics: Contaminants and Hazards, Radiation
This presentation, delivered at the BC Lung Association’s 4th Annual Radon Workshop, outlines a theoretical framework that supports radon outreach and behavior change.
BC_Lung_2015_Communication_to_Mitigation_Managing_Radon_Exposure-Nicol.pdf
Topics: Food
Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors Saskatchewan 8th annual Professional Education and Development Seminar
The National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health (NCCEH) and the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) presented two sessions at the CIPHI Saskatchewan 8th annual Professional Education and Development Seminar held on September 29-30, 2015 in Regina, SK. See the presentation on NCCEH Resources for Environmental Health Professionals.
CIPHI_SK_2015_Food_Security_Guidelines-McIntyre.pdf
Topics: Water, Drinking Water
Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI) 81st Annual National Educational Conference
National and International agencies establish drinking water guidelines based on objectives which combine health protection, aesthetics, and the efficacy of metal removal. Recent examples of requests by BC agencies to BCCDC around selenium, arsenic, manganese and lead in water illustrate the need to appreciate the objectives and evidence supporting the guideline. Here we review how aggregate exposure is compared to effects on health (or other endpoint), how acceptable population all-source intake is set, and review how water consumption is apportioned within overall acceptable exposure. Lesson: read the fine print.
CIPHI_National_2015_Metal_Drinking_Water_Guidelines-Kosatsky.pdf
Topics: Practices and Procedures
Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors Saskatchewan 8th annual Professional Education and Development Seminar
The National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health (NCCEH) and the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) presented two sessions at the CIPHI Saskatchewan 8th annual Professional Education and Development Seminar held on September 29-30, 2015 in Regina, SK. See the presentation on Food Security Guidelines, 2015.
This presentation provides an overview of resources available on the NCCEH website on current and emerging environmental public health topics and issues. The NCCEH invites input on evidence-based information needs to inform our work.
CIPHI_SK_2015_NCCEH_Resources-Ma.pdf
Topics: Equity, Practices and Procedures
Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI) 81st Annual National Educational Conference
The National Collaborating Centres for Environmental Health and Determinants of Health (NCCEH and NCCDH) teamed up to present at the CIPHI 81st Annual National Educational Conference in Ottawa, ON. This session, titled “Looking Back, Moving Forward,” focussed on how the social determinants of health and health equity intersect with the work of public health inspectors (PHIs) and environmental health officers (EHOs) and ways that practitioners can address these factors.
Presentations:
CIPHI_National_2015_PHI_Health_Equity_SDH-Oickle-Rideout.pdf
Topics: Equity, Practices and Procedures
CIPHI Manitoba Branch Continuing Professional Competencies (CPC) Fall 2015 Workshop
The National Collaborating Centres for Environmental Health and Determinants of Health (NCCEH and NCCDH) co-hosted a workshop at the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI) Manitoba Branch Workshop in Winnipeg, MB. This interactive workshop provided an overview of how health equity and the social determinants of health impact environmental public health practice and explored ways practitioners can respond.
Presentations:
CIPHI_MB_2015_SDH_Public_Health_Practice-Oickle-Rideout.pdf, EH_Action_SDH_Equity_PHI_Fillable_Draft.pdf
Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors National Conference 2015
This panel was designed to provide public health inspectors with a basic understanding of the inclusion of health in environmental assessments and to share experiences of working on environmental assessment across Canada. After a brief overview of environmental assessment, three panel members from the local (Toronto Public Health), provincial (BC Centre for Disease Control) and national (Health Canada) levels spoke. The presentation slides from this panel can be found below.
CIPHI_National_2015_Putting_Health_in_EA-Peterson-Kosatsky-Ma.pdf, CIPHI_National_2015_Health_EA_Local_Level-Macfarlane.pdf, Readiness_BC_Health_Authorities_EA-Dix-Cooper-Kosasky.pdf
Topics: Food
The BCCDC/NCCEH Environmental Health Seminar Series provides an opportunity for learning and knowledge exchange on a variety of environmental health topics. The seminars can be attended in-person or online.
Speaker: Dr. Brian A. Nummer, Utah State University
Abstract: Acid, pickled and fermented foods are trending with small commercial and home-based food producers. What concerns in preparation, ingredients, packaging and acidification are there? Are these foods really lower risk? Is a home-based kitchen safe? How is shelf life determined? How does the processor know if refrigeration is safe? Can these foods be thermally processed for ambient storage? All of these questions will be answered and topped off with a brief discussion on inspections, traceability, and recall issues.
2015-11-05_EH_Seminar_Food_Safety-Nummer.pdf, 2015-11-05_Food_Safety_Workshop_Final_Notes.pdf, 2015-11-05_Food_Safety_Workshop_Promotional_Info.pdf