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Bon Secours Mercy Health ESG initiatives are overseen by the board’s Executive and Governance Committee along with the executive leadership team. Day-to-day responsibility is managed by a cross-functional ESG Steering Council supported by various internal teams such as the Sustainability Council, Socially Responsible Investing Workgroup, and Clinical Leadership Council.
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OhioHealth has a set of board goals that focus on sustainability. These goals and the associated programs are implemented by and through a sustainability governance framework involving various teams across the system and associated hospitals.
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The governance structure of the Environmental Impact & Sustainability program extends from the executive Steering Committee to Green Teams at each site of care in order to create a continuum of engagement for Ascension associates.
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Providence’s sustainability team structure, focused on environmental stewardship, has a strong emphasis on sponsors, “caregivers,” and “partners” to advance sustainability.
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Health Care Without Harm and the Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments annually present the Charlotte Brody Award to a nurse who promotes and protects environmental health.
The 2023 honoree, Susan Wilburn, BSc Nursing, MPH, is a driving force in the global environmental health space and a powerful advocate for nurses everywhere.
Wilburn currently represents Health Care Civil Society on the Bureau of the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management, working to regulate the management of chemicals and waste globally.
Wilburn advises fellow and aspiring nurse advocates to “… Read More
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Several Pacific Northwest sustainability leads were inspired by the collaborative research, assessment, and solutions developed by Dr. Brian Chesebro and Andy Mason from Providence St. Vincent Medical Center that was presented during the 2022 CleanMed Conference. With continued interest, the group convened a collaborative to expand their solutions across the region with the goal of transforming the delivery method of nitrous oxide within hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers to radically reduce leaks and resulting greenhouse gas emissions.
More than 150 attendees participated in the… Read More
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Kristen has worked in university sustainability offices and urban sustainability nonprofits, where she’s led zero waste, social sustainability, and strategic planning efforts. She believes justice, wellness, and community health are fundamental parts of sustainability. She has a B.A. in anthropology and sustainability and an M.S. in environmental governance. Based in the New York City area, she loves being outdoors and enjoys hiking, biking, and hammocking around the Lower Hudson Valley.
Type: Staff
Michael comes to us from the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience where he worked as director of finance and operations, overseeing all financial and operations functions. He brings over 15 years of experience in nonprofit finance with a particular focus on implementing new systems and maximizing efficiencies of existing systems. Michael spends most of his time living in the Catskill mountains. He is an avid gardener, a self-proclaimed "Bill.com fanatic,” and enjoys downhill and cross-country skiing.
Type: Staff
Andrea comes to us with experience in fundraising, member services, governance, project management, and relationship management. She spent nearly 12 years at the Massachusetts Health and Hospital Association as the senior manager, governance and member relations, and is also an attorney.
Type: Staff
The Stephanie Davis Waste Reduction and Pollution Prevention Award and Scholarship is an enduring tribute to Davis, who worked with Health Care Without Harm at its inception in 1996. Davis was a tireless champion of the movement toward sustainable health care who worked to reduce waste and eliminate the use of harmful chemicals and materials in health care products and processes. The awardees will receive scholarships to attend CleanMed 2023.
Join us in celebrating this year’s awardees:
Sophia Barker, Ochsner Health sustainability associate program manager, is being recognized for… Read More
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