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By joining as an Industry Partner, we provide opportunities for organizations to access more in-depth information and resources, participate in higher-level opportunities, and obtain greater visibility in the health care sustainability space and the Practice Greenhealth network to meet their professional and business objectives.
If health care is everyone's business, then certainly transforming health care should be also. The challenges of environmental stewardship, climate health, and addressing the social determinants of health stand to benefit from the creativity and collective work of… Read More
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(Employee engagement toolkit) The Beaumont Health System Green Officers program is a voluntary program where interested staffers help communicate and educate others about sustainability programming at Beaumont. Any staff member can volunteer to be a Green Officer. The Green Officers act as role models to other staff through energy, water, and waste conservation practices, and they are trained to assess their individual departments to identify opportunities for further waste reduction, recycling and other environmental improvements. Once opportunities are identified, they are connected with… Read More
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By Shanda Demorest, Practice Greenhealth member engagement manager
The ask. Long before I joined Practice Greenhealth in May 2019, Karoline Sperling at Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, Minn., heard I was a nurse looking to talk about climate change with whomever I could. Fast-forward several months to August, when we reconnected around the ask, which had blossomed to speak about environmental sustainability in health care, the health impacts of climate change, and what people in the infection prevention specialty can do about it. Complex indeed. Fortunately, this… Read More
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Kendra has over 20 years of experience in human resources and organizational development. She spent the majority of her working career in the professional services industry, cultivating culture and creating a positive and award-winning workplace. Most recently, she worked for a small, minority-owned IT consulting company that provides services to the intelligence community. There, she was recognized for her efforts in executing corporate strategy and achieving results. Kendra has spoken at industry conferences and has facilitated training and leadership development for her colleagues. She… Read More
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Rachael is an international development professional with experience in program implementation, research, strategy, communications, operations, business development, management, and fundraising. She worked for nine years with the nonprofit social enterprise Educate! in Kampala, Uganda, where she held progressively senior roles and stewarded growth that included expansion to two new countries and budget growth of nearly 10 times. Rachael has volunteered and worked for youth development and microfinance organizations in the United States, Europe, and Central America, and is vice chair of the… Read More
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“Superstorm Sandy showed us we were vulnerable to climate-driven extreme weather events. The storm and its aftermath caused us to intensely focus on resilient and sustainable design."
– Paul Schwabacher, P.E., Senior Vice President, Facilities Management
KEY TAKEAWAYS
In 2023 alone, there were 28 confirmed weather/climate disaster events with losses exceeding $1 billion each to affect the United States – and hospitals and health systems are on the front lines of these disasters.
When Hurricane Sandy struck its Manhattan main campus in 2012, NYU Langone Health experienced a… Read More
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Medical devices and equipment cost more than their initial purchase price. Maintenance, energy demands, disposal costs, and other long-term costs of ownership can drastically change the lifetime price tag of products and equipment.
The tool provides a framework to assess the financial costs and bring hidden costs to the surface, including:
Maintenance
Use
Disposal
Looking at the maintenance, use, and disposal costs to an organization means looking at costs, such as:
Energy use, water consumption, fuel, and waste disposal
Cleaning
Consumables
Taking all of these factors into account… Read More
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We recognize the burden our community is under. Many of you are on the front lines of this unfolding crisis caring for people with COVID-19. From all the staff at Practice Greenhealth and Health Care Without Harm, thank you for your tireless work during this unprecedented time. We have heard countless stories of hope, community, and compassion from across the health care sector. We are all humbled and inspired by you.
Supporting our health care partners remains our priority. At a time when there are few answers, we welcome you to share your thoughts and challenges so we may begin a dialogue… Read More
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Lehigh Valley Health Network creatively connects with their homeless community and local high school using recyclable materials from their facilities. The health system provided sewing patterns to make bedrolls and ponchos from blue wrap.
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Bringing a wealth of experience from her previous position as a Sustainability Manager in the healthcare sector, Kate is a seasoned professional who specializes in sustainability program fundamentals, data collection, and strategic planning. Kate resides Yakima, WA, and has remained deeply rooted in the enchanting landscapes of the Pacific Northwest throughout her life. Kate finds joy in spending quality time outdoors with her husband and two boys, particularly enjoying activities on the water. A passionate advocate for healthy living, she takes pleasure in preparing and savoring plant-based… 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 1,500 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.