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Partners learned about the latest climate and environmental policy trends impacting health care and hospital sustainability while engaging in real-time conversations with our in-house policy experts to understand emerging challenges and opportunities.These monthly, 30-minute deep-dive discussions on federal, state, and local policy developments shaping sustainability in health care, such as federal clean energy incentives, climate resilience, disaster preparedness, and Medicaid’s evolving role in climate policy. Topics will depend on the specific moment and the most topical issues. This is… Read More
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Stay informed about the latest climate and environmental policy trends impacting health care and hospital sustainability. Engage in real-time conversations with our in-house policy experts to understand emerging challenges and opportunities.Join these monthly, 30-minute deep-dive discussions on federal, state, and local policy developments shaping sustainability in health care, such as federal clean energy incentives, climate resilience, disaster preparedness, and Medicaid’s evolving role in climate policy. Topics will depend on the specific moment and the most topical issues. Ask questions… Read More
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Lucia brings over 25 years of experience in non-profit management, community organizing, environmental health program development, and regional food systems transformation to her new role as the Director of Place-Based Initiatives. Before joining HCWH, Lucia served as Co-Director of the San Francisco Bay Area chapter of Physicians for Social Responsibility for 10 years. She has worked in the U.S., Mexico and South America, including fieldwork and curriculum development for the U.S. Peace Corps, as Education Director for the Tucson Audubon Society, designing urban environmental outreach… Read More
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Kendra has over 20 years of experience in human resources and organizational development. She spent the majority of her working career in the professional services industry, cultivating culture and creating a positive and award-winning workplace. Most recently, she worked for a small, minority-owned IT consulting company that provides services to the intelligence community. There, she was recognized for her efforts in executing corporate strategy and achieving results. Kendra has spoken at industry conferences and has facilitated training and leadership development for her colleagues. She… Read More
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James Dixon is associate director of sustainability at Newcastle Hospitals and a Chartered Environmentalist with over 20 years of environmental sustainability experience. He worked for Newcastle City Council implementing environmental management systems before joining Newcastle Hospitals in 2010 as waste manager. He tripled their rate of recycling within a year, eliminated waste to landfill, reduced waste-related carbon emissions by over 75%, formed their Sustainable Healthcare Committee, and saved a cumulative $1.4 million In 2014, Dixon was promoted to head of department leading on delivery… Read More
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Keith has been passionate about sustainability since graduating from college. His dedication to sustainability is rooted in his love of the outdoors and his understanding that we live in a closed loop system. Hiking, cycling, kayaking, paddle boarding, surfing, and any chance to be in or on the water are activities that bring him great happiness. He also enjoys being the head coach of a high school girls lacrosse team, running his nonprofit summer sports camp for visually impaired and blind children, writing songs, recording, mixing, producing, and playing music.
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Partners learned about the latest climate and environmental policy trends impacting health care and hospital sustainability while engaging in real-time conversations with our in-house policy experts to understand emerging challenges and opportunities.These monthly, 30-minute deep-dive discussions on federal, state, and local policy developments shaping sustainability in health care, such as federal clean energy incentives, climate resilience, disaster preparedness, and Medicaid’s evolving role in climate policy. Topics will depend on the specific moment and the most topical issues. This is… Read More
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CleanMed 2025 took place in person at in Atlanta May 6-8. CleanMed featured a STAT! Talks plenary session, a series of captivating, 10-minute talks, featuring thought-provoking stories on a variety of health care sustainability topics.Investing in sustainable health care clinician education, Dr. Wynne Armand Clinical care is the largest factor driving health care GHG emissions, yet health systems are rarely informing their clinicians of these climate impacts. Hear lessons learned from a hospital-wide physician quality incentive program addressing this issue. From bedside to director of… Read More
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