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Not certain what exactly the PLACE lab does? Here’s a brief video outlining what we’re all about: goo.gl/yMqVCK


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Are you curious about how policy makers feel about #ActiveTravel in Alberta or Manitoba? Check out @PLACE_lab’s latest paper here: authors.elsevier.com/sd/article/S22… @UAlbertaSPH @swimbikecurl @katkey @kkongats


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Post-doc researcher Kimberley Curtin led a study showing that men are less likely than women to connect personal behaviour such as tobacco and alcohol use, unhealthy diet or lack of exercise with a higher risk of cancer or chronic disease #UAlberta bit.ly/3bCWcjG

UAlbertaSPH's tweet image. Post-doc researcher Kimberley Curtin led a study showing that men are less likely than women to connect personal behaviour such as tobacco and alcohol use, unhealthy diet or lack of exercise with a higher risk of cancer or chronic disease #UAlberta bit.ly/3bCWcjG

Happy #InternationalYouthDay2021 - transforming food systems. Think: what food outlets are located near schools; recreation & childcare centres? Are they #healthy options? Research from @nykiforuk_c shows how close children are to unhealthy food retailers. bit.ly/3gIh0t8

PLACE_lab's tweet image. Happy #InternationalYouthDay2021 - transforming food systems. Think: what food outlets are located near schools; recreation & childcare centres? Are they #healthy options? Research from @nykiforuk_c shows how close children are to unhealthy food retailers. bit.ly/3gIh0t8

Does #Tokyo2020 have you in a sporting mood, and ready to be active? Read about public policies that promote physical activity for all, and help prevent chronic disease! See how intrusiveness and policy support relate among the public & policy influencers bit.ly/2Wujofn

PLACE_lab's tweet image. Does #Tokyo2020 have you in a sporting mood, and ready to be active? Read about public policies that promote physical activity for all, and help prevent chronic disease! See how intrusiveness and policy support relate among the public & policy influencers bit.ly/2Wujofn

Et pour nos amis francophones:

La méthode photovoix peut être utilisée pour augmenter la participation des populations vulnérables et faire la promotion de l’équité en matière de santé dans le milieu de la recherche. Pour en savoir plus : cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.… @nykiforuk_c @PLACE_lab @UAlbertaSPH

JAMC_CMAJ's tweet image. La méthode photovoix peut être utilisée pour augmenter la participation des populations vulnérables et faire la promotion de l’équité en matière de santé dans le milieu de la recherche.

Pour en savoir plus : cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.…

@nykiforuk_c @PLACE_lab @UAlbertaSPH


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What is photovoice? A participatory research methodology where patients or community members use photography to capture their lived experiences & perspectives. Learn more: cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.… #PatientEngagement @nykiforuk_c @PLACE_lab @UAlbertaSPH

CMAJ's tweet image. What is photovoice?
A participatory research methodology where patients or community members use photography to capture their lived experiences & perspectives. Learn more: cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.…

#PatientEngagement @nykiforuk_c @PLACE_lab @UAlbertaSPH

Always very proud of PLACE Lab's own, Jennifer Ann Brown. Read more about her work through the link, and keep your eye on her and her future work!

Learn about Jennifer Ann Brown’s work focusing on developing best practices for evaluating major infrastructure projects, and how these projects affect the health and wellness of neighbouring communities during the review process. #ualberta #globalgoals bit.ly/39VG1xc

UAlbertaSPH's tweet image. Learn about Jennifer Ann Brown’s work focusing on developing best practices for evaluating major infrastructure projects, and how these projects affect the health and wellness of neighbouring communities during the review process. #ualberta #globalgoals bit.ly/39VG1xc


One week until the International Conference on Urban Health @IS_UrbanHealth! PLACE and our sister organization, the Centre for Healthy Communities, will be presenting some of our research on healthy public policies for the built environment. Maybe we’ll see you online! #ICUH2021

PLACE_lab's tweet image. One week until the International Conference on Urban Health @IS_UrbanHealth! PLACE and our sister organization, the Centre for Healthy Communities, will be presenting some of our research on healthy public policies for the built environment. Maybe we’ll see you online! #ICUH2021

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Today is #NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay and the launch of the Indigenous-led podcast/vodcast Presenting Our Presence (POP). POP will feature knowledge-holders, learners and change-makers within the #UAlberta community. Listen to the first episode now: spoti.fi/3xHh56i

UAlbertaAlumni's tweet image. Today is #NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay and the launch of the Indigenous-led podcast/vodcast Presenting Our Presence (POP). POP will feature knowledge-holders, learners and change-makers within the #UAlberta community. Listen to the first episode now: spoti.fi/3xHh56i

To make health and fitness more accessible, how do we target advocacy for better policy? We just published an open access paper looking at this question. Read where the data say we should focus more effort through the link: rdcu.be/clPb0

PLACE_lab's tweet image. To make health and fitness more accessible, how do we target advocacy for better policy? We just published an open access paper looking at this question. Read where the data say we should focus more effort through the link: rdcu.be/clPb0

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Announcing the next SPH-Ed Talk on June 16th at noon MT, featuring the SPH EDI Action Group and alumni for a Community Influencers Series in honour of Pride Month. This SPH-Ed Talk is open to everyone and all are welcome. bit.ly/3cAXA70 #ualberta @UAlberta_SPHSA

UAlbertaSPH's tweet image. Announcing the next SPH-Ed Talk on June 16th at noon MT, featuring the SPH EDI Action Group and alumni for a Community Influencers Series in honour of Pride Month. This SPH-Ed Talk is open to everyone and all are welcome. 
bit.ly/3cAXA70 #ualberta @UAlberta_SPHSA

Is it easy for young people to find buy healthy food in #yeg and #yyc? New research from Dr. Nykiforuk @nykiforuk_c and @PLACELab looks at just that! Read the article through the link: doi.org/10.1016/j.ssmp… #ThisIsPublicHealth


Hoping everyone had a safe and happy May long weekend! If drinking responsibly had you thinking about policy, check out our paper where we talk all about it - covering what policies are popular & where advocates still have work to do. Read through the link bit.ly/3fAkqMN


How can we promote #PhysicalActivity in #rural, #remote, and #northern settings? In a call to action from @PLACE_Lab and partners @APCCP, access to supportive settings was highlighted to encourage physical activity and promote health and well-being. bit.ly/2PuXFjm

PLACE_lab's tweet image. How can we promote #PhysicalActivity in #rural, #remote, and #northern settings? In a call to action from @PLACE_Lab and partners @APCCP, access to supportive settings was highlighted to encourage physical activity and promote health and well-being. bit.ly/2PuXFjm

#PhysicalActivity may be affected by more than just the physical environment! In a #Photovoice study, @PLACE_lab found that aesthetics, safety, social relationships and support, physical activity culture, and car dependence, all affected physical activity. bit.ly/2LdMc2f

PLACE_lab's tweet image. #PhysicalActivity may be affected by more than just the physical environment! In a #Photovoice study, @PLACE_lab found that aesthetics, safety, social relationships and support, physical activity culture, and car dependence, all affected physical activity. bit.ly/2LdMc2f

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Sanity and the city: Five ways urban design can promote your mental health from our friends at @PLACE_lab: ow.ly/sk9150vpZCS. #ThisIsPublicHealth #PublicHealth #MentalHealth

UAlbertaSPH's tweet image. Sanity and the city: Five ways urban design can promote your mental health from our friends at @PLACE_lab: ow.ly/sk9150vpZCS. #ThisIsPublicHealth #PublicHealth #MentalHealth

It's widely known that where we live can affect our lives in a lot of different ways, like how much physical activity we get. But #DYK that there is a gap between #urban & #rural groups addressing environmental causes of low physical activity? Read more: bit.ly/2PuXFjm

PLACE_lab's tweet image. It's widely known that where we live can affect our lives in a lot of different ways, like how much physical activity we get. But #DYK that there is a gap between #urban & #rural groups addressing environmental causes of low physical activity? Read more: bit.ly/2PuXFjm

Feeling connected and supported by your #community may be affected by life in an #urban environment, which could impact your #MentalHealth. Check out @PLACE_lab’s suggestions to promote #mentalhealth in urban environments here: bit.ly/2CbeyqQ

PLACE_lab's tweet image. Feeling connected and supported by your #community may be affected by life in an #urban environment, which could impact your #MentalHealth. Check out @PLACE_lab’s suggestions to promote #mentalhealth in urban environments here: bit.ly/2CbeyqQ

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