Lydia Ma

Mgr of @NCCEH - Env Pub Health knowledge translation. Also Adj Prof/Cont Ed @UBC School of Population & Public Health. Tweets are my own.

[Lydia Ma @_lydiama]

Sharing the two accessible, actionable, and cost-effective Intact -Centre on Climate Adaptation | Centre Intact d’adaptation au climat infographics on how to prepare for and to keep safe while indoors (houses, apartments) from extreme heat. https://t.co/VuWylEZKwJ

[Lydia Ma @_lydiama]

Many parts of N America are heating up. BC, ON, QC, NWT all under heat warnings. Our National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health (NCCEH | CCNSE)'s handy #heat check guide, developed in collab w/ Dr. Glen P. Kenny is a m…https://t.co/cAWJAnDkJH https://t.co/GX731Zv5px

[Lydia Ma @_lydiama]

Listen/read transcript to this episode of CBC/Radio-Canada The Dose https://t.co/cKQbQ3M7z0 feat. Sarah B. Henderson, PhD for a clear and concise explanation of how wildfire smoke is harmful to health (physical and mental), and als…https://t.co/K7tyv8ZI4O https://t.co/R4gfHI4Qc5

[Lydia Ma @_lydiama]

Wildfire smoke knows no boundaries and their omnipresence across North America shows up strikingly on air quality dashboards and #news. Impacts on health impacts can be significant and long term.

Read our National Collaborating Centre for Environmental…https://t.co/kv5YlhUEVw

[Lydia Ma @_lydiama]

This is a very useful resource for everyone! Applicable information all year around. #Ticks await us in our warming environments (and even in colder temps!) so we and our pets need to stay protected against exposure #outdoors #climatechange. https://t.co/fUOS7pOE3w

[Lydia Ma @_lydiama]

Not quite #wildfire season yet but never too early to know how to reduce personal and community wildfire risk. Check out this helpful resource (and many others) Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation | Centre Intact d’adaptation au climat https://t.co/ZgBK2X1A8g

[Lydia Ma @_lydiama]

Don't miss a livestream opportunity on April 17 and 18 and be a virtual part of the 2023 Environments and Health Research Summit! This is an end-of-grant special event presented by the Canadian Urban Environmental Health Research C…https://t.co/Lqv9u1fxHf https://t.co/c9HavDJN8Z

[Lydia Ma @_lydiama]

Fantastic opportunity to hear from our National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health (NCCEH | CCNSE) webinar speaker and Canada Research Chair in Climate Change & Health, Dr. Sherilee Harper this Fri Feb 24. She is one of the Lead Authors in the…https://t.co/0yILwsfFG0

[Lydia Ma @_lydiama]

What makes good policies? What and where are levers? Read this publication by our colleagues at the National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP) https://t.co/ITR7LzljXO

[Lydia Ma @_lydiama]

Fantastic 3-day, in-person! Winter Institute hosted by our colleagues at National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCCID), putting conversations front & centre that connect the "houseless", #shelters and #publichealth. Authentic and passionat…https://t.co/zx6E4nvVHB

[Lydia Ma @_lydiama]

Portable air cleaners garnered a lot of attention during the pandemic and wildfire events, and prompted people to make their own. Do DIY versions work and do they work as well as commercial versions? Join our Jan 26 webinar (12 - 1 pm PT) featuring my @nc…https://t.co/Rr6COuaO1G

[Lydia Ma @_lydiama]

More than a booklet but a reach-for useful resource that includes a long list of key Do's and Don'ts and an educational FAQ section. https://t.co/yQdcNciFba

[Lydia Ma @_lydiama]

My colleague Sarah B. Henderson, PhD is not only a Clean Air Champion but a champion in all about Environment + Health! Well deserved recognition and not time-limited either. https://t.co/n3V0S55UrP

[Lydia Ma @_lydiama]

This may be about DIY but don't hesitate to share this webinar with your colleagues! My colleague Angela Eykelbosh, Ph.D. continues to mobilize evidence-based info for improving #indoorairquality and to discuss limitations on these tools. Jan 26, 12 -1 pm…https://t.co/d9JadckBdX

[BC Centre for Disease Control @CDCofBC]

Radon is a naturally occurring gas that can accumulate in your home and cause #lungcancer. Learn more about #radon, how you can reduce your exposure, and how to support your community.
🎥Watch this @ncceh video: https://t.co/aanuyN0QJ8

#RadonActionMonth!

[Lydia Ma @_lydiama]

We know #housing is a significant determinant of #health. Hone in on #healthequity and discussions get even more relevant. Thrilled to host @ColumbiaMSPH @DrDianaHernandz and doctoral student Carolyn Swope on Nov 30 for conversation. Join us at link below. https://t.co/5nUyHW4EIO

[Lydia Ma @_lydiama]

For those who did miss this excellent webinar by our EH & KT Scientist, Dr. Juliette O'Keeffe, here's the recording - https://t.co/RZK7rk9TvW https://t.co/yZVnrnVNSV

[Lydia Ma @_lydiama]

Check out Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation | Centre Intact d’adaptation au climat practical tool that guides regular home preventive maintenance and what to do when home flood occurs. https://t.co/wI6Q8iCytG

[Lydia Ma @_lydiama]

An executive summary is available but the full 2022 report by Canada's Chief Public Health Officer @CPHO_Canada
Dr. Theresa Tam is important reading. Relevant to all Canadians and most timely. Read here: https://t.co/ug8KL8Zvrh

[CANUE @CANUEConsortium]

This Thursday, we're hosting a webinar exploring the health effects of urban #NoisePollution, how prevalent it is in our cities and what we can do about it! #HealthyCommunities
🗓️October 27
🕛12:00 p.m. (ET)
https://t.co/BcIIYBafDa