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Julie Moyle, MSN, RN, outreach and engagement specialist
If your sustainability priorities don’t include a transportation program and strategies to reduce transportation-related emissions, you are missing a big opportunity to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). According to the Environmental Protection Agency, transportation as a sector is the fastest growing source of worldwide carbon pollution, and contributes 27 percent of annual U.S. GHGs, exceeded only by energy production/consumption, which comprises 29 percent of annual U.S. GHGs.
Coming soon: Transportation Goal and Toolkit… Read More
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The Emerging Physician Leader Award, established by the Health Care Without Harm Physician Network in 2018, recognizes medical students, residents, and fellows who have demonstrated a passion for sustainable health care or a commitment to climate and health leadership. Awardees receive complimentary registration to CleanMed 2022 and a grant to support a project that aligns with the goals of the Physician Network.
This year, four of our Emerging Physician Leaders were selected as inaugural fellows for the new Blair and Georgia Sadler Fellowship at Health Care Without Harm, which was created… Read More
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CleanMed is the premier national conference for leaders in health care sustainability.
Presented each year by Practice Greenhealth and Health Care Without Harm, CleanMed brings together health care leaders from across the country to learn, share, innovate, and collaborate to develop new sustainability standards, practices, and products. CleanMed also explores how health care organizations can partner with their communities to build conditions that support health, well-being, and justice.
Tailored to health care’s specific needs and goals, CleanMed connects you with those at the forefront… Read More
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Antonia is well-versed in climate change work that focuses on protecting public health. Her previous climate work includes roles at Physicians for Social Responsibility and the National Resources Defense Council. She holds a doctoral degree in physics from the University of California, San Diego and a master’s degree in applied physics from Columbia University. Antonia has lived in Washington, D.C. since 2002 with her husband and son.
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Many health care facilities start their sustainability journey by considering how their sustainability work supports or contributes to the organization’s mission, vision, and values through the creation of an environmental mission or commitment statement. By making this your first step, an effective sustainability strategy will build on the organization’s purpose and contribute value versus being a drain on resources. This process is also helpful to revisit as often as there are major changes to the organization’s direction.
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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.
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The U.S. Health Care Climate Council has welcomed two new members. University of California Health (UC Health) and Rochester Regional Health have joined the leadership body of health systems committed to protecting their patients and employees from the health impacts of climate change and becoming anchors for resilient communities.
As part of the University of California system, UC Health is working toward 100 percent reliance on clean electricity supplies across its campuses and UC Health’s medical centers by 2025. This dovetails with the university’s prior pledge to become operationally… Read More
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In 2018, Practice Greenhealth member Rochester Regional Health was selected as the inaugural winner of the Climate and Health Innovation Award, which recognizes a hospital or health system for innovative work addressing the health impacts of climate change.
Rochester Regional Health was chosen not only for their ambitious goal of transitioning to 100 percent clean electricity systemwide in under a decade, but also for their leadership in communicating that commitment to their patients and community.
“To keep the members of our community as healthy as possible, we must also do our part to… Read More
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Scott has over 20 years of experience in consulting, relationship management, and nonprofit leadership, and brings a unique perspective to craft strategies, forge partnerships, and drive change. He earned an MBA with a sustainable enterprise emphasis from Willamette University's Atkinson Graduate School of Management and a bachelor’s from Utah State University. Outside of work, he serves on the board of The Wetlands Conservancy, and enjoys Oregon wine country, travel, and king salmon fishing in Alaska.
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Scott has over 20 years of experience in consulting, relationship management, and nonprofit leadership, and brings a unique perspective to craft strategies, forge partnerships, and drive change. He earned an MBA with a sustainable enterprise emphasis from Willamette University's Atkinson Graduate School of Management and a bachelor’s from Utah State University. Outside of work, he serves on the board of The Wetlands Conservancy, and enjoys Oregon wine country, travel, and king salmon fishing in Alaska.
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