Search Results
Displaying results 611 - 620 of 940
Prior to joining Health Care Without Harm, Mariano worked as Oxfam’s global program manager and led the organization’s advocacy work in Brazil, Russia, India, Indonesia, China, South Africa, Mexico, and Turkey. He led multi-issue campaigns and managed a flagship program to empower civil society networks. Mariano brings extensive experience working with civil society networks and coalitions to influence change at the national and global levels.
Type: Staff
This digest provides resources for purchasing sustainable products. Use the resources to identify environmental considerations for products and services, where to obtain more information, and the rationale for purchasing sustainably.
Please contact the procurement team with any questions.
Sustainable procurement directory
This resource provides Practice Greenhealth members with guidance on more than 120 products and services health care organizations can target for sustainable procurement.
Learn more
Type: Resources
Haley brings over a decade of experience in communications and sustainability program coordination in the nonprofit and government sectors. She comes to Health Care Without Harm from Philadelphia’s Office of Sustainability, where she led communications efforts and municipal waste minimization projects. In her spare time, you can find her spending time outdoors, relaxing along the Jersey Shore, and searching for the best breakfast sandwich in Philadelphia.
Type: Staff
(Employee engagement toolkit) The Employee engagement presentation was developed to save you time. Topics covered include why employee engagement is important, what drives engagement, and case studies from within the health care business community. Download the presentation with notes to use as you see fit. The presentation could be used to present to a team, to educate others and to modify for your own use.
Sustainability and Employee Engagement Presentation
Type: Resources
Kevin Zacharyasz (he/him) is the Director of Healthcare Sustainability at The Joint Commission leading initiatives across healthcare segments globally to support the Joint Commission’s mission and growth objectives around sustainability. He collaborates with other industry leaders to implement processes and technologies that aid in the reduction of a health care organization’s carbon footprint, as well as other environmental factors that impact patient health and safety. Kevin has been a leader in the sustainability field for over 10 years and previously held sustainability positions for Beth… Read More
Type: Event Presenters
Emma has dedicated herself over the last 25 years to building a better food system that nourishes our bodies, communities, and planet. In her current role, she leads a team of content experts and organizers to engage the health care sector to use their economic, social, and political influence to support the development of healthy, sustainable, and equitable food systems. Emma holds a master’s in Urban and Environmental Planning from Arizona State University.
Type: Event Presenters
Kristen is a Sustainability Strategy Manager at Practice Greenhealth, where she advises hospitals and health care systems on their sustainability programs and supports place-based initiatives. Prior to Practice Greenhealth, Kristen worked in urban and institutional sustainability, most recently at Tufts University's Office of Sustainability managing zero-waste, community engagement, and environmental justice efforts. She holds a Masters of Science in environmental governance from the University of Oxford and a BA in anthropology and sustainability from Emory University.
Type: Event Presenters
*/
John loves food and spends most of his day thinking about what he will make for dinner. When he isn’t meal planning, John leads the organization’s work on the intersection between food and climate. He supports health care organizations in implementing plant-forward menus, and in reducing food waste through source reduction and donation. He earned his Master of Science from Tufts University’s Friedman School of Nutrition, specializing in the agriculture, food, and environment program.
Type: Staff
Kevin is responsible for communications about the organization as a whole. He works to increase the visibility of the organization and its programs, promote its successes, and raise awareness about the unique needs and opportunities for sustainability in the health care sector. He has more than 20 years of experience in all aspects of marketing and communications, including web and print design, conference planning, advertising, and public relations. Kevin earned an MBA in marketing from Loyola University in Chicago.
Type: Staff
Innovative transportation strategies can improve health and well-being by inviting employees to step out of their cars and into more active and healthy modes of travel. Hospitals and health systems that have incentivized alternative commuting practices see more engaged, healthy and active employees, and significantly reduced single-occupancy vehicle rates, miles, and greenhouse gas emissions.
These programs can also be attractive to the next generation of talented and energetic health care recruits by demonstrating dedication to the health and well-being of employees, the community, and the… Read More
Type: Basic page
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 1,700 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.