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Invest in healthy people, places, and economies
The health care sector can increase access to healthy foods while addressing the social and environmental determinants of health in their communities, by creating jobs and contributing to a strong and equitable food economy.
A Health Care Without Harm position statement
Type: Resources
Charters define logistics, roles, responsibilities, priorities, and interdependencies of a sustainability program’s structure. Mayo Clinic’s Florida sustainability subcommittee charter begins with a purpose statement, outlining the reporting structure to the system level sustainability committee and highlighting the working relationship between governance structures at multiple levels.
Type: Resources
This is a sustainable food policy from Washington Hospital and Healthcare.
In accordance with Washington Hospital Healthcare System’s Statement of Environmental Goals, we will strive to be an environmental leader in a manner that protects environmental and human health. In establishing a healthy and sustainable food policy, Washington Hospital recognizes its responsibility to carry out its procurement activities in an environmentally and socially responsible manner and similarly recognizes the considerable influence the Hospital has in being able to encourage healthy and sustainable food… Read More
Type: Resources
(Delivering community benefit: Climate and health toolkit) (Catholic Health Association) Community benefits are programs and services designed to improve health in communities and increase access to health care. They are integral to the mission of Catholic and other not-for-profit health care organizations, and are the basis of tax exemption. For nearly 20 years, CHA has been a leader in the community benefit field, helping not‑for-profit health care organizations fulfill their community benefit mission.
Type: Resources
Hear from health care and business leaders why sustainability is important from a mission and business perspective, how to prioritize it among competing initiatives, and how sustainability is intimately connected to building community health, wealth, and resilience.
Each speaker will share:
How their organization came to realize the sustainability imperative and how the commitment plays out in purchasing, community benefit programs, and operations.
How sustainability and community resilience teams work together and identify synergies.
How the organization demonstrates business value and… Read More
Type: Resources
Poster to celebrate health care's mission of healing people and the planet on Earth Day and every day. The poster reads "Why sustainable health care? Because healthy people rely on a healthy planet. Earth Day matters!"
Type: Resources
(Greenhouse gas reduction toolkit) Climate change is the greatest public health threat and opportunity of the 21st century. To reduce the health impacts of climate change, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions must be reduced, and hospitals have an essential role to play.
Solving health problems always starts with setting a goal. Establishing a clear, ambitious target can motivate staff and help drive strategies for success.
Practice Greenhealth developed resources to help hospitals and health systems track GHG emissions and set reduction goals. Here’s why:
The imperative: Climate change… Read More
Type: Resources
Hospital food service often mirrors general societal food consumption patterns. However, the health mission and large purchasing power of hospitals make them excellent models and drivers for healthier food environments and systems. There is an emerging understanding that the “health” of a food choice is a combination of the nutritional benefits is provides, and the way in which that food was produced, transported and prepared.
Type: Resources
In support of our mission to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve, Legacy Health Supply Chain staff are committed to the principles of Environmentally Preferred Purchasing (EPP). We will evaluate products and services for conformance to these principles (e.g., waste, toxicity). Legacy is committed to seeking suppliers that develop environmentally friendly products that are price competitive and that are manufactured using environmentally responsible processes.
Type: Resources
Practice Greenhealth is the leading nonprofit membership and networking organization for sustainable health care.
Our mission is to empower our members to increase their efficiencies and environmental stewardship while improving patient safety and care through tools, best practices, and knowledge. Founded in 2008, Practice Greenhealth is the source for sustainability solutions for the health care sector.
Learn more about Practice Greenhealth membership with this backgrounder.
Type: Resources
Join Practice Greenhealth
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 1,500 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.