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Plants provide plentiful protein
[Plant-Forward-Future] The National Academy of Medicine recommends adults get a minimum of 0.8 grams of protein for every kilogram of body weight per day, or just over 7 grams for every 20 pounds of body weight. Fortunately, there are many plant-based protein sources available that not only satisfy and delight but are healthier for people and the planet.
Legumes
Includes: lentils, beans (adzuki, black, fava, chickpeas/garbanzo, kidney, lima, mung, pinto, etc.), peas (green, snow, snap, split, etc.), edamame/soybeans (and products made from soy: tofu,… Read More
Type: Resources
The historic Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has the potential to significantly reduce the financial barriers for health systems to procure low-carbon energy alternatives by providing substantial incentives in the form of tax credits and elective pay options that encourage health care organizations to decarbonize.
Use our summary and deep dive to guide how your organization can utilize IRA incentives to advance climate- and equity-related work
We’ve outlined the specific components of the legislation that can be used directly by health care organizations to invest in climate solutions and… Read More
Type: Press
Three Practice Greenhealth partners share their strategies to reduce anesthesia gas emissions through the use of quality improvement projects focused on clinical education and interventions for propofol waste and a facility infrastructure project to reduce nitrous oxide.
Type: Resources
Each year, Practice Greenhealth collects and reviews comprehensive sustainability data from hospitals that report through the Environmental Excellence Awards. We provide the sector’s best sustainability performance benchmarking data to hospitals and health systems working to integrate sustainability into their mission, and to the health care supply chain partners that are integral to this work. This is the 14th report in a series stretching back to 2009. This report lays out sustainability performance data for 2022 collected through the 2023 Environmental Excellence Awards.
The 370… Read More
Type: Resources
This Partner-only session will summarize key lessons gathered from Practice Greenhealth partners on the most effective ways to write climate resilience plans in alignment with the HHS Health Sector Climate Pledge. Planners from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Seattle Children’s will share takeaways from their climate resilience planning processes and perspectives on the value and the future of their plans.
Tuesday, Feb. 13 | 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT
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Type: Press
Join this Destination CleanMed session to gain a better understanding of how purchasing occurs at health systems and strategies for effectively engaging supply chain departments. Then hear from Vancouver Coastal Health about their Reusables First project – an effort to prioritize the purchase of reusable or reprocessable products over single-use ones to minimize waste and reduce environmental impact – which they carried out in close partnership with their supply chain.
Feb. 7, 2024 | 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT
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Type: Press
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.
Type: Staff
Dr. Raj Panjabi is one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in the World, a renowned physician, entrepreneur, and former White House official. Panjabi served as White House senior director, leading the pandemic and biological threats office for President Biden at the National Security Council. He played a pivotal role in the largest global vaccination campaign in history against COVID-19 and numerous infectious disease outbreak responses. He oversaw White House efforts to prevent the next pandemic, including playing a lead role in implementing the National Biodefense Strategy, American… Read More
Type: Staff
This document provides guidance for manufacturers wishing to meet Health Care Without Harm’s examination and surgical glove criteria. The criteria apply to examination and surgical gloves used within healthcare. The criteria do not apply to gloves used for other purposes.
Type: Resources
The University of Michigan - Michigan Medicine has a senior vice president and chief ESG officer, who reports directly to the University of Michigan Health president. More details can be found in the job description.
Type: Resources
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