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Accessibility in the face of a pandemic: How inclusive features are undermined in health crises
December 16, 2021
Drawing from years of experience navigating barriers in the social, cultural, and built environments as a person with a disability, this episode will focus on the importance of engaging people with…
Cities for all seasons – Considerations for using outdoor urban spaces during the winter
December 15, 2021
At the start of autumn 2020 following months of the global pandemic, speculation abounded as to how Canadians would fare during the long winter months under ongoing COVID-19 restrictions. During the…
Creating healthy community places and spaces with individuals with diverse abilities
December 8, 2021
COVID-19 has impacted all of us, but disproportionately in priority populations such as those with a disability, notably those with intellectual disabilities. The American Association on Intellectual…
Putting radon on the map: A new and interactive tool for British Columbia
November 16, 2021
Although there are approximately 3,000 lung cancer deaths in Canada attributable to indoor radon exposure each year,1 there is limited awareness of radon as a health hazard and how exposure to…
Mobilizing environmental data to build healthier cities for all - CANUE
September 29, 2021
Whether you live in a walkable community with access to green space or in a car-dependent community close to pollution emitters can have an outsize influence on your health outcomes, and maps…
Healthy social environments: Social connectivity in neighbourhoods
December 16, 2020
Building on the success of the Healthy Built Environment Toolkit, BCCDC is developing a complimentary framework which focuses on supporting social connections and resiliency. This resource will offer…
Climate Atlas of Canada: A resource for environmental public health
July 29, 2020
Overview of the Climate Atlas of Canada Climate determines almost everything about how we live. With our climate changing, many systems that we rely on (ecological, economic, social) will be…
COVID-19 and outdoor safety: Considerations for use of outdoor recreational spaces
April 17, 2020
Introduction Outdoor recreational spaces make important contributions to social well-being as well as physical and mental health. During a public health emergency such as the COVID-19 pandemic,…
Incorporating Health in Urban Planning: Quebec City Case Study
November 19, 2019
For over 50 years the importance of protecting health has been recognized in many areas of public policy. Concepts and approaches for actually including health considerations in assessment processes…
Healthy Housing Environments: Public Health, Cooperative and Co-housing 101
February 20, 2019
Social isolation is an increasingly important issue in Canada which has been associated with negative health outcomes such as depression, anxiety, and cognitive decline among those with dementia.…