Events

This webinar shared how to navigate the complexities of sustainability communications, ways to authentically connect sustainability efforts to your hospital’s broader goals, and avoid the pitfalls of retreating from your commitments in a shifting political landscape.

This session led by the Director of Healthcare Sustainability at The Joint Commission introduced the certificate, the benefits of achieving it, and some of the trends from the first year. Multiple sessions will help you prepare for the certification at CleanMed in Atlanta on May 6-8, 2025, and this session is your chance for a sneak peek of what you can expect.

This session highlighted success stories and lessons learned from health systems prioritizing spending with diverse, sustainable, and high-impact vendors. Procurement strategies will be highlighted at CleanMed in Atlanta on May 6-8, 2025, and this session is your chance for a sneak peek of what you can expect.

This webinar will introduce you to Practice Greenhealth’s sustainable food purchasing guidance and resources. Stanford Health will share how they have applied our guidance to reduce environmental impact, and their community collaborators will share tips and impacts of their partnership.

This webinar introduces you to Practice Greenhealth’s local and equitable food purchasing guidance and resources. Hackensack Meridian Health shared how they applied our guidance and the resulting impacts experienced by their community collaborator The CommonMarket.

This dynamic session explored Salt Lake City basin's deep challenges with poor air quality and the realities of a changing climate. Moderated by leaders from the area's premier health care systems, this plenary featured insights from a panel of leaders at the forefront of public and environmental health and community advocacy.

Climate change is the number one threat to public health, and research shows that climate anxiety and trauma are on the rise. The work of Dr. Britt Wray, an eco-anxiety expert from Stanford University, on the psychological toll of climate change reveals a surprising truth – that embracing climate distress can help solve both mental health and ecological challenges.

Learn from Practice Greenhealth partners about the creative and comprehensive approaches they have used to reduce wasted food, and how doing so has saved money, reduced their climate impact, and supported hunger relief in their communities.

Plant-forward menus reduce greenhouse gas Scope 3 emissions while maintaining customer and patient satisfaction. Practice Greenhealth partners will share how small changes to their menus have resulted in significant reductions in emissions. Also, learn how plant-forward menus are more inclusive, increase choices for eaters, and realize cost and health benefits. We will share additional details about how Practice Greenhealth can support your hospital in meeting food-climate goals.