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We’ve updated our free Health Care Emissions Impact Calculator to make it easier for health care organizations to capture a detailed map of their greenhouse gas emissions. Join us on Wednesday, July 16 at 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT for a live walkthrough with our expert, Keith Edgerton, who will guide you through a quickstart tutorial on completing a GHG inventory and demonstrate the calculator’s new simplified features.Find out how to assess key emissions areas like energy use, medical waste, and patient transport to help you measure what matters to make meaningful progress on your… Read More
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This quarterly series will explore actionable insights and case studies on integrating sustainability into procurement strategies. Attendees will dive into topics such as developing a strategy and action plan, including policy, engaging suppliers, tracking, monitoring, and reporting the impact of your sustainable procurement program.
This will be a platform for networking with sustainability or supply chain professionals early in their journey and learning to take practical steps toward a more sustainable supply chain. The goal is to inspire and equip participants with the tools and… Read More
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Integrated pest management (IPM) programs protect staff, patients, and visitors from exposure to pesticides linked to adverse health impacts, including respiratory impacts, cancers, neurological disorders, and reproductive problems. A defined IPM program is a pest management strategy focusing on long-term, non-chemical strategies for preventing and suppressing pest problems through a combination of structural, cultural, mechanical, physical, and biological controls, with least-hazardous pesticides used only as a last resort. The program focuses on removing or altering the pest-conducive… Read More
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Participate in our new regional hub series to connect, learn, and collaborate with Practice Greenhealth peers on timely and impactful sustainability initiatives.
Join this second session to continue or add to the conversations partners began in March. Participants identified several topics of interest and look forward to reconnecting and expanding participation from their respective regions to exchange insights and spark collaborative partnerships that help advance their organizations' environmental sustainability goals.
Main objectives of this experience:
Foster regional collaboration:… Read More
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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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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 each of… Read More
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Stay informed about the latest climate and environmental policy trends impacting health care and hospital sustainability. Engage in real-time conversations with our in-house policy experts to understand emerging challenges and opportunities. Join these monthly, 30-minute deep-dive discussions on federal, state, and local policy developments shaping sustainability in health care, such as federal clean energy incentives, climate resilience, disaster preparedness, and Medicaid’s evolving role in climate policy. Topics will depend on the specific moment and the most topical issues. Ask questions… Read More
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This quarterly series will explore actionable insights and case studies on integrating sustainability into procurement strategies. Attendees will dive into topics such as developing a strategy and action plan, including policy, engaging suppliers, tracking, monitoring, and reporting the impact of your sustainable procurement program.
This will be a platform for networking with sustainability or supply chain professionals early in their journey and learning to take practical steps toward a more sustainable supply chain. The goal is to inspire and equip participants with the tools and… 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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Change happens through people. A successful sustainability program builds a culture that embodies its environmental mission within the assumptions and beliefs of its staff – sustainability then becomes everybody’s job. Further, engaged staff are often willing to play a role in interorganizational collaboration, influencing the supply chain and other key stakeholders.
This session identified key stakeholders, communication tools, proven engagement practices, and clinical engagement opportunities, and how to avoid pitfalls. Facilitators also guided participants through a series of interactive… Read More
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Practice Greenhealth is the health care sector’s go-to source for information, tools, data, resources, and expert technical support on sustainability initiatives that help hospitals and health systems meet their health, financial, and community goals.
Who We Are
Practice Greenhealth is the leading sustainable health care organization, delivering environmental solutions to more than 1,700 hospitals and health systems in the United States and Canada. Partnership opportunities include hospitals, health systems, community health organizations, NGOs, nonprofits, government, academic institutions, and the health care value chain.