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(Transportation toolkit) Funding for transportation programs can come from several sources: eliminating free parking (proceeds can cover the majority of program costs) as well as establishing a green revolving fund using mobile combustion fuel savings. Outside the organization, funding sources may include local, state and federal subsidies, grants, tax credits, as well as regional and municipal programs and non-profit organizations.
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This presentation by Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital highlighted the hospital's successful energy, water, and climate initiatives in honor of Earth Day.
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This exemplary document describes findings of the community health needs assessment, the implementation plan, and how Virginia Mason addressed community needs through community benefit programming, projects, and partnerships.
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This exemplary document describes findings of the community health needs assessment, the implementation plan, and how the University of Vermont Medical Center addressed community needs through community benefit programming, projects, and partnerships.
Type: Resources
This exemplary document describes findings of the community health needs assessment, the implementation plan, and how NorthShore University HealthSystem addressed community needs through community benefit programming, projects, and partnerships.
At NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore), we believe in serving and investing in the health and well-being of people who live in our communities. Whether it is care for the medically underserved, medication assistance, perinatal services or specialized programs—NorthShore’s commitment to the community is demonstrated every day in many ways… Read More
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In 2012 MedStar Montgomery Medical Center (MedStar Montgomery) conducted a community health needs assessment (CHNA) in accordance with the guidelines established by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Internal Revenue Service.
This exemplary document describes findings of the CHNA, the 3-year implementation plan, and how MedStar addressed heart disease through community benefit programming, projects, and partnerships.
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UC San Francisco Medical Center (UCSFMC) is not only a leader in healthcare but also a leader in healthcare sustainability. From earning a LEED Gold certification for the new Mission Bay Hospitals to reducing water use by 13% since 2014 to saving more than $1M from reprocessing single use devices, UCSFMC continued to live its commitment to leadership in health and sustainability during 2015. This executive summary highlights UCSF’s greatest accomplishments at the medical center over the 2015 fiscal year.
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On August 26, 2009, Stony Brook University Hospital signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) pledging to become an environmental steward by implementing a number of green initiatives that would reduce its carbon footprint and further improve our planet’s environment. This partnership with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Stony Brook University Hospital has resulted in reducing energy, water and solid waste production across campus operations. In the last several years, Stony Brook University Hospital has provided ten updates documenting its green initiatives. The… Read More
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Seattle Children's Hospital posts sustainability progress and goals on its employee web pages. Open the resource to view examples from the hospital's recycle refresh initiative and paper reduction initiative.
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Open this resource to view examples of Seattle Children's Hospital's internal web pages on sustainability.
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