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In today’s climate, navigating the complexities of sustainability communication requires a careful balance – especially in health care. This webinar guided participants through the process of telling an impactful sustainability story that aligns with organizational mission and values. Presenters explored how to honor sustainability commitments in the current political landscape and emphasized that sustainability is not just about blue bins – it’s about meaningful change that enhances your hospital’s impact on both its community and the environment. Learn how to authentically connect… Read More
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This event occurred as part of CleanMed 2025. For information about CleanMed, the premier national conference for leaders in health care sustainability, visit CleanMed.org Climate change is a growing public health concern. Rising temperatures, sea level rise, increasing carbon dioxide levels, and extreme weather events are threat multipliers of social determinants of health, with the most severe harms falling disproportionately upon underserved communities. Explore how to use existing processes – including the community health needs assessment (CHNA), hazard vulnerability analysis (… Read More
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This interactive session was designed to introduce affiliate premium partners to the Practice Greenhealth network and to spark conversations or kickoff collaboration opportunities. Ecolab and ODP Solutions shared information about their companies' sustainability efforts and achievements and engaged attendees in discussions about advancing health care sustainability.
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Back by popular demand, our regional hub series connects Practice Greenhealth peers on timely and impactful sustainability initiatives.Join this series to continue or add to the conversations partners began this past year. Facilitators will host breakout groups by region based on who registers for the event—including Pacific Northwest, California, Mountain West–Midwest, Northeast–Mid-Atlantic, Southeast–South Central–Southwest, and an "Other" category for areas not listed. Participants identified several topics of interest and look forward to reconnecting and expanding participation from… Read More
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Sustainability staff at Carilion Clinic walk you through their journey to develop the health system’s first Scope 3 emissions inventory.
• Learn about all 15 categories of Scope 3 emissions and how to develop your organization’s Scope 3 emissions inventory by using the new Health Care Emissions Impact Calculator for facilities and health systems.
• Understand which Scope 3 categories are easier to reduce than others and the challenges to reducing Scope 3 emissions.
• Develop strategies and an action plan to reduce your organization’s Scope 3 emissions.
Gain a basic understanding of… Read More
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These quarterly 30-minute discussions cover federal, state, and local policy developments shaping health care sustainability — from clean energy incentives and climate resilience to disaster preparedness and Medicaid’s evolving role in addressing climate change. Topics reflected current issues, and participants asked questions and connected with peers in this partners-only forum.These sessions are not recorded to provide a safe place for questions and discussion. Registration note: Past participants must register for 2026, even if you joined the policy pulse in 2025.
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This event event occurred as part of CleanMed 2024. For information about CleanMed, the premier national conference for leaders in health care sustainability, visit CleanMed.org.
Three health system sustainability managers describe their organizations’ sustainability journeys, offering insights on how to engage and manage stakeholder expectations, build momentum, increase program visibility, and create effective governance structures.
Using Practice Greenhealth’s Program Fundamentals and Effective Governance toolkits as frameworks, presenters discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the… Read More
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With the rise of telehealth services and hybrid environments, many institutions benefitted from studies and data that informed changes, which translated into emissions reductions. In this session, clinicians and experts will share results from a 2020 Cleveland Clinic employee survey and the impact commutes had on Scope 3 emissions. Also hear about policy decisions made from commuting data and incentives from Stanford Health Care’s focus groups and interviews, and learn about system-level environmental savings from virtual visits in their radiation oncology department.
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Food should feed people, not landfills. Food waste not only contributes to climate change, but is a missed opportunity for addressing food insecurity in our communities.
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.
This event occurred as part of the Destination CleanMed 2024 series. For information about CleanMed, the premier national conference for leaders in health care sustainability, visit… Read More
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Listen to all the ways policy advocacy plays a role in advancing your sustainability efforts. Learn to navigate government levels to drive broader change and highlight your unique accomplishments. Hear firsthand from U.S. Health Care Climate Council members Providence and Boston Medical Center about their experience in climate and sustainability-oriented policy advocacy and discover how to engage internal teams like communications and government affairs on sustainability policy opportunities. This session will give you actionable insights into how to engage in policy work, no matter where you… Read More
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