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This event occurred as part of CleanMed 2025. For information about CleanMed, the premier national conference for leaders in health care sustainability, visit CleanMed.orgIn U.S. health care facilities, 20-25% of the 14,000 tons of waste generated daily is plastic. The majority of plastics are produced from fossil fuel-based materials, and their disposal contributes to landfill waste and contaminates our natural environment. Plastics are degraded into microplastics, which contain harmful chemicals that are known to have a multitude of health impacts.This clinician-led session delved into the… Read More
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The most comprehensive health sector sustainability report for our partners is here. Get the latest trends and findings from our Data Analytics and Insights team and be inspired by powerful stories of Practice Greenhealth partners turning sustainability data into action and results.Practice Greenhealth partners achieved impressive results in 2024, from a record number of 492 reporting facilities and 92 first-time applicants to an aggregate annual savings of $203 million on environmental programs and a 9.1% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions per square foot. Our latest benchmark report shows… Read More
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This event occurred as part of CleanMed 2019. For information about CleanMed, the premier national conference for leaders in health care sustainability, visit CleanMed.orgIn 2018, Virginia Mason Memorial implemented employee benefits that have a positive impact on the environment and community health. Learn about Virginia Mason’s community supported agriculture boxes, farmers market, electric bike discount, indoor bike parking, shower facility and carpooling assistance. Practice Greenhealth’s Green Employee Benefit offering provides resources to further success at your organization. Join… Read More
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Lauren graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's in business administration focused on food and consumer packaged goods marketing. She previously worked in sales and category management at Abbott Nutrition and for more than four years as an associate category manager at BorgWarner. She founded a women's volunteer organization called Sisters Empowering Detroit, which supports women and children in underserved communities. Lauren has a passion for afternoon teas and hosts them publicly. Her passion for event planning and giving back to the community brought her to Health Care… Read More
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Jeremiah is a project management professional with extensive experience working with grassroots organizations centered on advancing racial equity and social justice. Before joining Health Care Without Harm, he was program manager at Rockwood Leadership Institute, where he shepherded fellowships focused on supporting the leadership of a network of BIPOC philanthropy staffers, filmmakers, executive directors, and other nonprofit leaders. Based in Baltimore, Jeremiah enjoys running, dancing, singing, daddy-daughter dates, going to the gym, traveling, and spending time with loved ones.
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Elizabeth brings exceptional business administration skills and a strong background in executive support and human resources management to her role. She holds an MBA from Southern New Hampshire University and a B.A. from Bay Path University. She is passionate about nature preservation and volunteering – especially when it involves helping animals. She enjoys nature walks, exercise classes, book club, the beach, and exploring the Charleston, South Carolina area, which she calls home.
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Drawing on years of experience advising health care sustainability programs, Matthew has a deep understanding of how health systems can foster wellness, resilience, and resource stewardship. In his role, Matthew helps hospitals to overcome common obstacles by drawing on the successful strategies of peers. Based in Ohio near the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Matt enjoys playing soccer and finding new ways to explore the world with his wife, kids, and dog.
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This partners-exclusive Policy Pulse session provided timely federal and state policy updates impacting health care sustainability, resilience, and clean energy adoption. Participants gained insights into regulatory changes, funding opportunities, and advocacy actions to help their organizations stay ahead of emerging climate and health policy developments. Review the slides below for more details, and register for upcoming Policy Pulse sessions to stay informed if you haven't done so already.About Practice Greenhealth's Policy Pulse These quarterly 30-minute discussions covered federal… 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 ManagementKEY 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 total loss… Read More
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This event occurred as part of CleanMed 2025. For information about CleanMed, the premier national conference for leaders in health care sustainability, visit CleanMed.orgAs climate change increasingly challenges our most critical infrastructure, the need for climate-resilient and sustainable health care facilities has never been more urgent. This session explored the crucial role of resilient, renewable, and reliable energy, water, and resource flows in creating climate-resilient organizations while also decarbonizing facilities. Participants learned how to identify stakeholders… Read More
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