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October 2022

Supporting foodborne outbreak investigations:
A review of the use of whole genome sequencing
and emerging technologies

This document provides a review of whole genome sequencing (WGS) and discusses how WGS and other emerging technologies can be leveraged to enhance foodborne outbreak investigations.
Climate change and opportunistic pathogens (OPs) in the built environment

Pandemic experiences with manual ventilation and carbon dioxide (CO2) sensing in schools

This evidence review examines whether manual ventilation protocols are an effective means to improve school indoor air quality, and whether the use of CO2 sensors supports this endeavour. The review also considers whether manual ventilation causes thermal or acoustic discomfort, and provides an approach to developing a tailored ventilation protocol until ventilation retrofits can be completed.

Climate change and opportunistic pathogens (OPs) in the built environment

October 26, 2022 | 12 - 1pm Pacific Time 

Juliette O'Keeffe
Environmental Health & Knowledge Translation Scientist, NCCEH

This presentation explores some of the ways that climate change could influence the occurrence of and exposure to OPs in our urban centres, and some of the measures that can be taken to reduce the risks.

Additional NCCEH Resources

The health impacts of drought in Canada

Climate change is altering the frequency, severity, and duration of droughts around the world. This topic page outlines several of the major health impacts of drought and adaptation measures that can be implemented to address it.

Research scan

October 2022 environmental health & COVID-19 scan

This monthly Research Scan highlights recent environmental health publications by topic and provides easy access to article abstracts and report summaries to support public health professionals, researchers, planners, students, and others working in public health.

EH Needs Assessment Survey



Take the survey!

We want to hear from you! Please participate in our survey so you can tell us about emerging or challenging environmental health issues that are relevant to your practice. Your input can help inform NCCEH work and offerings.

The survey closing date has been extended to October 31, 2022.

Announcements

The Ontario Public Health Convention call for abstracts now open!

For 2023, TOPHC is hosting a two-day convention on March 27-30, 2023 that will include one day of virtual presentations and interactive activities and a second day of in-person workshops and networking. Call for abstracts are now open. 

Abstract submissions close: November 14, 2022 | 11:59pm ET

Videos

We don’t need a better rat trap:
Reconceptualising municipal rat management

External events

Oct 26
Field Epi Response to the Climate and Health Crisis: Air Pollution

Oct 26
Glossary of Essential Health Equity Terms

Oct 26
Identifying lead service lines in the community

Oct 27
Mobilizing to Promote Health and Well-Being for Older Adults - Age-friendly Communities

Oct 27
Noise Pollution and Health

Oct 28
Communities’ observations to inform environmental health research in Northeastern British Columbia, Canada

Nov 4
NACCHO & CDC Food Safety Sharing Session: Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations

Nov 10
Laying the groundwork for predictive models of West Nile virus cases

Nov 11
Community noise in Toronto, Ontario

Nov 15
Freshwater Science: Monitoring New Contaminants in Public Drinking Water Sources

Nov 24
Mobilizing to Promote Health and Well-Being for Older Adults - Housing for Older Adults

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