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Communicating the Risk of Infectious Diseases in a Changing Climate
March 8, 2017
A changing climate brings the threat of emerging, new infectious diseases and the resurgence of old infectious outbreaks. To ensure that public health professionals and policy makers receive timely…
How the “Tick Talk” works for communicating risk awareness
May 23, 2018
Climate changes are expanding the areas where ticks can survive and thrive across Canada. The number of Canadians contracting tick-borne diseases, such as Lyme Disease and Anaplasmosis, is also…
How we talk about "Pot" matters: Risk messaging around cannabis legalization
November 7, 2017
This presentation, originally delivered at the 2017 CIPHI Annual Education Conference in Richmond, BC, provides an overview of some basic risk communication principles as they pertain to cannabis…
Cannabis edibles: Regulatory updates, risk assessment and public health messaging
July 11, 2019
The 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…
From communication to mitigation: The challenges of managing radon exposure in Canada
November 25, 2015
This presentation, delivered at the BC Lung Association’s 4th Annual Radon Workshop, outlines a theoretical framework that supports radon outreach and behaviour change.

Storyline of a silent killer: Extreme heat and media communication
July 12, 2024
Key messages Media professionals such as journalists, reporters, and editors can play pivotal roles in communicating about the risks of extreme heat events (EHEs…
Public health communication competencies to support workforce transformation
March 27, 2024
Abstract Communication is essential to every position in public health, including environmental public health practitioners. The constantly evolving information environment and the complexity…
Managing tick-related risks in outdoor environments
May 31, 2023
The geographic range of ticks is rapidly expanding due to climate change, animal migration, and land use changes. The objective of this project was to improve understanding of the public health…

Managing tick-related risks in outdoor environments
March 9, 2023
Rising climactic temperatures and other environmental changes such as human-led disturbances of the natural environment have contributed to an expansion of suitable habitats for ticks in Canada and…