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Iqbal Mian has served Practice Greenhealth as director of sustainability solutions since February 2022. Learn about the opportunities he sees in health care, his favorite photo, and how he got his “Hollywood” nickname.
What are the most important things you have learned about our work?
I’ve learned the most important tool we have in our toolbox for working on complex sustainability issues is the people – the nurses, doctors, phlebotomists, perioperative managers, facility engineers, environmental services staff, and others. Empowering these individuals to create a culture of sustainability… Read More
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Brian Nelson
Sustainability programs manager at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center
Number of beds: 450 licensed (386 staffed)
Number of FTE: 4,925
PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center’s sustainability programs manager shares how dedicated colleagues and collaborations support the hospital’s sustainability initiatives and their hospital's “secret green weapon.”
How has Practice Greenhealth supported you and your work?
The opportunity to be able to reach out to sustainability colleagues who understand the issues that I’m navigating and learn how they achieved… Read More
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Join us for the next Grand Round Series event | Sustainable ophthalmology: Eye care with a vision for climate-smart surgery
In this session moderated by ENT surgeon Dr. Neelu Tummala, ophthalmologists will discuss the environmental impact of ophthalmic practice and share how ophthalmologists are leading the climate-smart surgery movement, reducing pharmaceutical waste and advocating for policy change.
Sept. 22, 11 a.m. ET
In this session moderated by ENT surgeon Dr. Neelu Tummala, ophthalmologists will discuss the environmental impact of ophthalmic practice and share how ophthalmologists… Read More
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Following the successful launch of our Health Care Emissions Impact Calculator, Practice Greenhealth hosted monthly workshops to walk partners through how to perform a complete greenhouse gas inventory.
Hundreds of partners attended this real-time solutions forum, where many tips and tricks were shared.
View the on-demand recordings of the following workshops:
Nov. 16 - Scope 1 (stationary combustion, mobile fleet combustion, and fugitive emissions)
Dec. 14 - Scope 2 (purchased electricity, steam, heat, or cooling)
Jan. 18 - Scope 3 categories 1 (purchased goods and services), 2 (… Read More
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Anchors in Action alliance recently released a framework aimed at helping hospitals, schools, universities, and municipal governments identify vendors and community partners for increasing values-aligned food procurement. The framework served as the catalyst for our updated Healthy Food in Health Care standards, which offer guidance, tools, and resources to help hospitals and health systems reduce their climate impact by engaging peers and other stakeholders across the value chain.
Read our blog for more on this multi-sector aligned vision to improve and promote values-based food procurement… Read More
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Are you ready to join our champions?
Health care culinary professionals across the country are taking their menus to new levels in creativity and flavor, all powered by plants. This year’s contest is streamlined for easier participation.
The contest runs from Oct. 1 to Nov. 30.
Elevate your hard work and creativity while spotlighting your hospital’s plant-forward commitment to a national audience.
Get inspiration from the latest winner Chef Joseph Moreno from Stanford Health Care, and find out which contest winner went on to serve plant-based eats at the White House.
Find our more… Read More
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The historic Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has the potential to significantly reduce the financial barriers for health systems to procure low-carbon energy alternatives by providing substantial incentives in the form of tax credits and elective pay options that encourage health care organizations to decarbonize.
Use our summary and deep dive to guide how your organization can utilize IRA incentives to advance climate- and equity-related work
We’ve outlined the specific components of the legislation that can be used directly by health care organizations to invest in climate solutions and… Read More
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Free webinar: Co-designing with communities on climate resilience planning
Health Care Without Harm, Anchors for Resilient Communities, and Emerald Cities Collaborative are hosting a free learning session on co-design with communities and anchor institutions, such as hospitals and health systems, on climate resilience planning Sept. 12 from 1-3 p.m. ET, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. PT.
The virtual learning lab will cover co-design principles, such as power-sharing between institutions and communities, community governance, community-rooted decision-making, participatory funding, and more.
Community… Read More
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Reducing emissions & increasing resilience: Learning from each others’ experiences
Together with our partners around the world, Health Care Without Harm convened representatives from 98 health care organizations spanning 20 countries to share their learnings from implementing decarbonization and climate resilience initiatives.
These workshops brought together health care leaders to discuss proven practices, share challenges, and collaborate on climate goals and strategies.
We’re delighted to share initial results of the Health Care Climate Learning Initiative with you today.
11 videos… Read More
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Help shape the next CleanMed
CleanMed 2024 will bring us back together May 21-23 in Salt Lake City to connect, share, and build upon solutions for a more sustainable health care sector – and we want your help.
CleanMed is the premier event for leaders in health care sustainability and the only conference that connects you with those at the forefront of implementing climate-smart health care innovations and cost-effective solutions tailored to health care’s needs, goals, and mission.
The most impactful session topics come from you
The selection committee is looking for dynamic… Read More
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