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Severe storms, floods, heat waves, and other unexpected emergencies are putting new pressures on hospitals and health systems — but practical steps can help protect patients, staff, and operations from costly disruptions. Join Practice Greenhealth and health care leaders from across our network to hear how they’re using the principles of the Climate Resilience for Health Care (CR4HC) Toolkit to strengthen their emergency preparedness process. This session will feature a moderated discussion by Adele Houghton and Aparna Bole, MD, some of the original authors of CR4HC, and real stories from… Read More
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Diana has over 20 years of experience working with international organizations in development and public health programming. She has lived and worked in South Sudan, Thailand, Myanmar, and Ethiopia, and has provided technical assistance to organizations working in Africa and Latin America. Diana's previous experience focused on monitoring, evaluation, learning, and management roles in climate resilience, food security, infectious diseases, and immunizations. She holds an M.A. in international development from George Washington University and recently completed an M.S. in health policy,… Read More
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Nick is well-versed in working with a variety of nongovernmental organizations. His work has focused on conducting toxicological research and developing innovative and interactive tools to advance education and public engagement around issues related to community and environmental health. Nick is based in Oregon and holds a dual degree from the University of Oregon in international environmental studies and French.
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Adele Houghton, FAIA, DrPH, LEED AP, is President of Biositu, LLC, where she works at the intersection of buildings, public health, and climate change. She is a member of the American Institute of Architects College of Fellows and received a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degree from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, where she also teaches. Her book Architectural Epidemiology (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2025), co-authored with Professor Carlos Castillo-Salgado of Johns Hopkins University, proposes a novel method for architectural design: combining neighborhood-scale… Read More
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Aparna Bole, MD is a pediatrician in Cleveland, Ohio, whose work centers on the intersection of environmental stewardship, justice, and pediatric health. Her leadership has focused on the health impacts of climate change, the child health benefits of climate solutions, and advancing climate-smart, resilient healthcare delivery. Dr. Bole is a current member and past chair of the Health Care Without Harm board of directors, and also serves on the boards of Climate Central and Environmental Health Watch. She has held national and state leadership roles with the U.S. Department of Health and… Read More
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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 all… Read More
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Stay informed about climate and environmental policy trends that impact healthcare sustainability. Engage with our policy experts to understand emerging challenges and opportunities.These monthly 30-minute discussions covered federal, state, and local policy developments shaping health care sustainability — from clean energy incentives and climate resilience to disaster preparedness and Medicaid’s evolving role in addressing climate change. Topics reflected current issues, and participants asked questions and connected with peers in this partners-only forum.In the Aug. 27 Policy Pulse, we… Read More
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Practice Greenhealth welcomes partnership with organizations in the health sector that recognize and are acting on the urgent need to mitigate emissions and improve the climate resilience of health care delivery networks.Our industry partners support Practice Greenhealth and Health Care Without Harm’s mission to transform health care worldwide. The industry partners listed below play an integral role in decarbonizing the health care sector through the development and sale of environmentally preferable products and services. Practice Greenhealth facilitates collaboration between health systems… Read More
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Tory Dietel Hopps is a social, environmental, gender and financial activist. In 2007, she joined her father Bill and sister Betsy in creating Dietel Pickering & Partners, where she helps clients align their giving with their values. For 25 years prior to Dietel Pickering & Partners, Tory focused on resource development, nonprofit management and governance in education, environment, health and human services. She served as a principal of Turning Point Consulting, specializing in strategic planning and organizational capacity building for nonprofits. She currently serves as an advisor… Read More
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A public health nurse by training, Kasey completed her doctoral studies in health innovation and leadership at the University of Minnesota School of Nursing, focusing on planetary health, global nursing leadership, and health care design. She previously held health care innovation and design roles at the American Nurses Enterprise and Ariadne Labs, as well as roles spanning health care, public health, and nursing education, and has been involved in local, national, and international climate advocacy efforts. She lives just south of Boston and spends her free time volunteering for a local… Read More
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