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Join our expert Keith Edgerton for quick, digestible advice on calculating a complete greenhouse gas inventory. Bring your questions to this 75-minute real-time solutions forum and get ready to learn new tips and tricks from other Practice Greenhealth partners. No matter where you are on your journey, these sessions are for you. This month will focus on Scope 3 categories 4 (upstream transportation and distribution), 6 (business travel), 7 (employee commuting), and 9 (downstream transportation and distribution).
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Scientific consensus shows climate change is already damaging human health and health care delivery and will have a greater impact in the future. Health care is at the front line of climate change, bearing the costs of increased diseases and more frequent extreme weather events.Hospitals and health systems are addressing health threats posed by climate change and air pollution, in alignment with their missions to heal. Many are doing so by implementing business-smart initiatives that also protect their communities from climate change by:Reducing the carbon footprint of hospital operations.… Read More
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Bringing a wealth of experience from her previous position as a Sustainability Manager in the healthcare sector, Kate is a seasoned professional who specializes in sustainability program fundamentals, data collection, and strategic planning. Kate resides Yakima, WA, and has remained deeply rooted in the enchanting landscapes of the Pacific Northwest throughout her life. Kate finds joy in spending quality time outdoors with her husband and two boys, particularly enjoying activities on the water. A passionate advocate for healthy living, she takes pleasure in preparing and savoring plant-based… Read More
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Kristen is a Sustainability Strategy Manager at Practice Greenhealth, where she advises hospitals and health care systems on their sustainability programs and supports place-based initiatives. Prior to Practice Greenhealth, Kristen worked in urban and institutional sustainability, most recently at Tufts University's Office of Sustainability managing zero-waste, community engagement, and environmental justice efforts. She holds a Masters of Science in environmental governance from the University of Oxford and a BA in anthropology and sustainability from Emory University.
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Sarah brings over 10 years of experience in strategic sustainability programs and project management across diverse sectors, including health care. As a certified Change Management Practitioner, she played a pivotal role in engaging staff and leadership in sustainability initiatives across four British Columbia health organizations. With a Master of Science in Leadership for Sustainable Development, Sarah is deeply committed to integrating sustainability into organizational practices. Her expertise extends to coaching, where she holds a Coaching certification, strategically aligning teams… Read More
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Shanda Demorest, DNP (she/her), supports the Sustainability Solutions team in advancing environmental sustainability throughout the healthcare sector. Dr. Demorest earned her Doctorate of Nursing Practice in Health Innovation and Leadership from the University of Minnesota and holds the LEED Green Associate credential through the U.S. Green Building Council. A cardiovascular nurse with horticultural training, Shanda is co-founder of the Nurses Climate Challenge: A national campaign to educate 50,000 health professionals about the health impacts of climate change. Dr. Demorest is an Affiliate… Read More
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Hospitals and other institutions through the United States are leveraging their food service operation to support environmental and human health.
By creating a sustainable food service vision statement and policy, hospitals move from isolated projects, sustained by the interest and involvement of a few staff, to a formal framework for understanding and making progress.
Conducting an inventory or assessment before setting the policy and plans is recommended as part of this process in order to include effective goals, benchmarks and tracking, and performance systems. … Read More
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Tim brings several years of experience in the health care supply chain specializing in the operating room. He brings this experience and a desire to always learn and grow to drive environmental initiatives in health care. He is currently attaining his MBA from Southern New Hampshire University and holds a bachelor’s degree in exercise science from West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Through the pandemic, Tim reacquainted to the natural world and grasped the need to implement sustainability now more than ever.
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Srini joined Seattle Children’s in July 2022 as the Sustainability Director. Srini holds a BS in mechanical engineering from Stony Brook University and an MS in mechanical engineering from the University of Washington. He is a licensed mechanical engineer (PE) and a certified project management professional (PMP) and has extensive experience building and leading environment and sustainability programs with previous experience in design and construction.
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Declan leads the Emergency Management Program to ensure that BIDMC is prepared for any hazard that may shift normal operations and has experience implementing planning processes to reduce the risk to the organization, leading hospital-wide responses in emergency events, and maintaining regulatory compliance across multiple accreditation organizations.
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