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Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to build and strengthen your organization’s climate resilience approach. Designed for health care organizations early in their journey with some internal alignment in place, this series helps you take the next step toward a more structured approach.Across three sessions, you will explore how to integrate climate resilience into core operations, including emergency preparedness, facilities, clinical care, and supply chain. You will assess internal and external risks, identify opportunities to strengthen continuity of care, and examine how regional systems… Read More
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Use some or all of this content as you promote your win internally and externally. Find additional resources, including award logos, on our website. For questions, contact awards@practicegreenhealth.org.Sample news story 1<Hospital name> recognized leadership in environmental sustainability A commitment to sustainable operations supports healthier patients, staff, and communities<Hospital or System name> received the 2026 <award name> from Practice Greenhealth, the leading membership and networking organization for sustainable health care, in recognition of its… Read More
Type: Resources
After listening to our network partners, we've enhanced the way we guide partners to integrate sustainability as a strategic priority while expanding peer learning, networking, and access to industry experts. Investing in the Practice Greenhealth network and the broader health care sustainability movement positions hospital and health system partners as change agents in creating healthier, sustainable, and more resilient communities.This new approach will: Strengthen health care sustainability fundamentalsAccelerate adoption and performanceTransform your organization… Read More
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Reducing regulated medical waste (RMW) remains a key challenge as costs rise, regulations evolve, and misclassification persists. Many organizations are evaluating different ways to address these challenges, considering policy changes, on-site treatment technologies, and workflow changes, while still trying to balance potential emissions impacts.In this session, experts from Practice Greenhealth and WM/Stericycle shared practical strategies to develop an effective RMW reduction program while improving compliance and reducing unnecessary RMW.Listen to explore: • … Read More
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These quarterly 30-minute discussions cover 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.These sessions are not recorded to provide a safe place for questions and discussion. Registration note: Past participants must register for 2026, even if you joined the policy pulse in 2025.
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As a surgical nurse with graduate training in sustainability, Lindsay views sustainability in health care as an expansion of her advocacy from patient to planet. She brings both clinical insight and systems thinking to her work with partners and enjoys helping health systems build practical, resilient sustainability programs. She is especially passionate about health equity and believes health care providers have both an opportunity and a responsibility to lead in protecting human and environmental health. Her areas of interest include Greening the OR, waste reduction, sustainable food… Read More
Type: Staff
Last week, Health Care Without Harm and Practice Greenhealth brought together more than 600 health care sustainability leaders at CleanMed – the premier health care sustainability conference. Attendees engaged in unparalleled opportunities for peer collaboration and learning, gaining practical strategies, tools, and connections to accelerate progress toward their sustainability goals. We also celebrated climate champions and highlighted the momentum toward a sustainable, resilient, and equitable future – with health care leading the way. Check out… Read More
Type: Press
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEPractice Greenhealth Announces 2026 Environmental Excellence Award RecipientsTop Hospitals Recognized for Sustainability Leadership as Healthcare Organizations Report Approximately $235 Million in Annual Savings June 3, 2026 – Practice Greenhealth, Health Care Without Harm's hospitals and health systems membership and networking organization for sustainable healthcare across the United States and Canada, today announced the recipients of its 2026 Environmental Excellence Awards, the nation’s highest recognition for healthcare organizations demonstrating leadership in… Read More
Type: Press
Congratulations on winning a Practice Greenhealth Environmental Excellence Award and on your organization’s exemplary environmental stewardship.In recognition of your dedication to environmental excellence and to help spread the word of this honor Practice Greenhealth plans to:Announce all award winners on the Practice Greenhealth website.Issue a press release about this year’s awards.Share the news with other Practice Greenhealth members.Promote across social media. Follow Practice Greenhealth on LinkedIn and sign up for our newsletter.Continue to share your stories of innovation,… 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 of… Read More
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Practice Greenhealth is the health care sector’s go-to source for information, tools, data, resources, and expert technical support on sustainability initiatives that help hospitals and health systems meet their health, financial, and community goals.
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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.