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Organizations To Align Efforts on Education & Training of Healthcare System Professionals
WASHINGTON, DC – April 26, 2017 – The Association of Climate Change Officers (ACCO) and Practice Greenhealth, organizations who have a common interest in advancing climate preparedness and sustainability in the healthcare sector, announced a partnership today that will advance their shared missions — to heighten the knowledge, skills, and professional growth of healthcare system professionals in the public and private sector.
Effective today, ACCO is providing a suite of climate science and… Read More
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Learn and network with new affiliate premium partners
Join Practice Greenhealth at 11 a.m. ET, 8 a.m. PT June 22 for our second partner forum of 2022 with affiliate premium partners Medline and Schneider Electric.
These quarterly, interactive events provide our affiliate partners - manufacturers, suppliers, service providers, or other supply chain partners - a chance to share and spark conversations and discuss solutions with the larger Practice Greenhealth network.
You can expect:
An open dialogue about sustainability opportunities in health care, facilitated through breakout sessions… Read More
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As part of the ongoing efforts to improve operational standardization and to decrease operating costs, Advocate will be reducing the number of courier stops, and in some instances, changing stop times at sites across the system. This change will result in significant savings, and it extends Advocate’s commitment to environmental stewardship by reducing its carbon footprint. This action will reduce overall miles driven and carbon dioxide emitted by couriers.
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Please contact our Marketing & Growth Team at join@practicegreenhealth.org.
I’m interested in learning more about Practice Greenhealth, but my company or organization is not in the health care industry/sector. Who should I reach out to with questions?
Please contact our Marketing & Growth Team at join@practicegreenhealth.org.
I’d like to refer a like-minded company or organization. How can I do this?
Send an email with the contact information to join@practicegreenhealth.org or direct your referral to the interest form… Read More
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Learn and network with affiliate premium partners
Join Practice Greenhealth on March 1 at 11:00 a.m. ET for our first partner forum of the year featuring 3M and Accenture.
These quarterly, interactive education and networking events provide our affiliate partners – manufacturers, suppliers, service providers, or other supply chain partners – a chance to introduce, share, and spark conversations and solutions with the larger Practice Greenhealth network.
What attendees can expect:
Featured partners sharing information about their companies’ sustainability efforts and achievements… Read More
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Blank copy of the 2020 System for Change application for health systems.
Please note: These documents will not be accepted as the application. The PDFs are only meant to assist in the beginning of the process. All applications must be submitted through the award system at awards.practicegreenhealth.org.
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By Sarah Spengeman, Ph.D., Health Care Without Harm Climate and Health program associate director
Have you thought to yourself, “How can my hospital or system step up its climate leadership?” If so, Health Care Without Harm has plenty of ideas for you, including a great example from Inova. Practice Greenhealth member Inova Health System in Northern Virginia recently worked with Virginia Clinicians for Climate Action (VCCA) to host a half-day conference for clinicians on the health impacts of climate change.
“Our changing climate presents an opportunity for clinicians to leverage their… Read More
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Practice Greenhealth's Kaeleigh Sheehan facilitating a workshop at CleanMed.
Though a tiny percentage of a hospital's total physical footprint, operating rooms have a big impact on hospital budgets.
The health care sector produces 10% of all greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S and hospitals represent 36% alone. And operating rooms are their hot spots for emissions, waste, and energy use. A typical OR can make up half of a hospital’s aggregate costs, produce 33% of a facility’s waste, consume more energy per square foot than any other area of the hospital, and anesthetic gases alone… Read More
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Health Partners is committed to educating its leaders and teams on better sustainability practices. Sustainability is an important part of the mission to improve health and well-being, and a commitment to sustainability at home and work helps create a healthier and cleaner environment for everyone. Sustainability also impacts the bottom line and is tied to stewardship goals. Employees can support this organizational commitment to sustainability and take accountability for educating and informing others of the practices that will make a difference. One resource now available is this… Read More
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Briana previously worked as operations and programs assistant at One World Surgery in the Dominican Republic, where she contributed to opening a new surgical center and running programs providing medical care to those in need. She graduated in 2023 with a degree in human physiology and sustainable development from the University of Minnesota and will return to pursue a master's degree in public health administration and policy next fall. She enjoys taking photos with her film camera, reading books on neuroscience and environmental philosophy, surfing on the lake, walking around parks and… Read More
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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.