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March 9, 2023
Presented by Kelli King, Ph.D. Candidate, University of Ottawa
Ottawa experiences a vast range in temperature fluctuations throughout the year which, if proper measures are not taken, can be dangerous for water sports. With an average high of 27°C with 65% relative humidity during the summer and an average low of -15°C during the winter, there is a year-round risk for hyperthermia (a rise in body temperature) or hypothermia (a decrease in body temperature). In this seminar, we will review the environmental considerations when kayaking and canoeing. This will include a detailed review of the physiological responses during cold and heat exposure (from the whole body to tissue level), preventative measures to avoid cold or heat injuries, as well as what to do during emergency situations (e.g., to swim or not to swim if stranded in cold water, addressing hypothermia and hyperthermia). Kelli is a 4th year doctoral candidate in human physiology at the University of Ottawa under the supervision of Dr. Glen Kenny. Her research specializes in the environmental impact on humans (including heat, cold, and altitude) from the cellular to whole body level with an emphasis in populations considered to be vulnerable to environmental extremes. Kelli’s doctoral thesis is examining the cellular protection mechanisms of autophagy and cold shock proteins in young and older adults in response to acute and repeated exposures to cold water immersion.
January 26, 2023
Presented by Emily Tetzlaff, Ph.D. Candidate, and Dr. Glen Kenny, Professor, University of Ottawa
In late June-early July 2021, the deadliest weather event in Canadian history occurred – claiming the lives of 619 British Columbians and 66 Albertans. As the Heat Dome evolved over two weeks, over 1,000 daily maximum temperature records were achieved, including over 100 records between 40-50°C. Millions of Canadians from the Canada-US border to the Arctic Circle were affected by the Heat Dome, and thus it is critical to study, reflect and apply the lessons learned from this event. The team at HEPRU have been working in partnership with Health Canada over the past year to conduct a series of analysis on everything from how the media communicated the Heat Dome through news articles and images, how the heat event intersected with other public crises (i.e., COVID-19 pandemic and the Opioid Overdose Crises), and the broader implications to infrastructure, social systems, the environment, and occupational health. The project series lead Emily Tetzlaff (Ph.D. Candidate) and Dr. Glen Kenny (HEPRU Director) will share some of their findings and how this work informs policy and action within the Canadian heat-health preparedness network.
June 29, 2022
Presented by
Dr. Sarah Henderson: Scientific Director, BCCDC; Scientific Director, NCCEH
Dr. Glen Kenny: Professor, University of Ottawa
Dr. Robert Meade: Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Ottawa
June 16, 2022
Presented by Dr. Glen Kenny Professor, University of Ottawa
The climate is changing, and the effects that this is having on human health will intensify over the next years. Are Canadian's prepared for the next extreme heat event?
April 6, 2022
Presented by Dr. Glen Kenny, Professor University of Ottawa
For many, the winter cold and shorter days makes participation in physical activity difficult. While there are many reasons we may lose our motivation to exercise, spring brings new opportunity for engagement in physical activity. In this presentation, we will look at some exercise training tips to get you back into an active routine for the summer period. We also discuss how to exercise safely in the warm summer months. Let’s get moving!
December 1, 2021
Presented by Dr. Glen Kenny, Professor University of Ottawa; Emily Tetzlaff, Ph.D. Candidate; Morgan McManus, M.Sc. Student
This presentation will provide an overview of some of the critical considerations for program design, principles of goal setting, and some practical progress tracking techniques. We will also cover some self-assessment methods for range-of-motion, cardiovascular health and strength, with references provided to age and sex-related fitness standards. Lastly, we will touch on injury prevention and essential features of return-to-activity post-injury, including prioritizing stability and strength decrements. This presentation was designed as an initial introduction to home-based exercise programming and will serve as a primer for future, more specific sessions identified through attendee feedback.
November 25, 2021
Presented by Dr. Glen Kenny, Professor University of Ottawa
Description: By 2050, average summer temperatures in many areas across Canada will exceed 30°C (humidex equivalent exceeding 40°C). This will be paralleled by a near 5-fold increase in the number of extremely hot days from current levels. In response to this threat to population health, we must advance our understanding of the impacts of heat stress so that we can help Canadians adapt to the impacts of rising temperatures, which includes protecting workers in Ontario’s vital industries. In this presentation, we will examine the unique transformational research conducted by the Human and Environmental Research Unit of the University of Ottawa to define the human physiological tolerance to heat stress and how this practice-changing research is used to generate heat protection solutions to safeguard the health and well-being of all Canadians.
October 22, 2021
Presented by Dr. Glen Kenny, Professor University of Ottawa
Hot summer days can put your health at risk, causing heat-related illnesses (e.g., heat-induced fatigue, heat fainting, heat exhaustion and other conditions) that can affect you quickly, and can lead to long-term health problems. They are mainly caused by being over-exposed to extreme heat especially if you are doing too much for your age and physical condition. It is important to take steps to protect yourself. In this presentation, we will discuss how you live, work and play safely in the summer heat and make the most out of summer."
June 29, 2016
Presented by Dr. Glen Kenny, Professor University of Ottawa
No matter what your practice, you likely have contact with patients who are particularly vulnerable to extreme heat events. McMaster has designed a free, accredited program to give health care providers the training and tools to better prevent and manage heat-related illnesses.
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