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MD H2E May 2012 News Roundup

By menglund on May 16, 2012

Welcome to the MD H2E May 2012 News Roundup! MD H2E continues to be in awe of the sustainability work being done in Maryland hospitals and is eager to see (and help push along) what comes next!
In this edition:

Anne Arundel Medical Center Trailblazer Event Recap
Maryland Hospitals Donate Scrubs Overseas
Submit an abstract to MD H2E November [...]

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University Farmers’ Market at UMMC Open Tuesdays

By menglund on May 9, 2012

University of Maryland Medical Center drew a large crowd – even with the threat of rain – to the opening of its farmers’ market Tuesday. Although it’s just the beginning of the season, big juicy strawberries, enticing asparagus and bunches of leafy greens were on sale.
This year brings antibiotic and hormone-free meat; pesticide-free produce; plants, [...]

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Health Care Professionals Return from CleanMed Ready to Green Health Care

By menglund on May 9, 2012

For Immediate Release:          May 8, 2012
Health Care Professionals Return from CleanMed Ready to Green Health Care
Conference Provided Education, Tools, Motivation to Speed Health Care Sustainability
(Washington, DC)  Health care professionals from across the country are returning to work today with renewed energy and tools for engaging in sustainable health care after attending CleanMed, the nation’s most [...]

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AAMC Draws Large Crowd for Greening Surgical Services Trailblazer Event

By menglund on May 4, 2012

Over 50 people gathered at Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC),  including employees from ten Maryland hospitals, April 27th for the hospital’s Trailblazer educational event, Greening the Surgical Services.
AAMC was one of five hospitals to win Maryland Hospitals for a Healthy Environment’s (MD H2E) annual Trailblazer Award, given to Maryland facilities or health systems that [...]

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Tracking and Measuring Sustainability Programs – May 15 Carroll Hospital Center

By menglund on May 2, 2012

Trailblazer Education Series
TRACKING AND MEASURING SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMS

Carroll Hospital Center
200 Memorial Avenue,  Westminster, Maryland 21157

May 15th, 10:00 am -12:00 pm
The future of green healthcare is in metrics and measurements. Carroll Hospital Center is leading the way through its use of a state-of-the-art sustainability software tool that allows the hospital to input its green initiatives and track [...]

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Environmental Excellence in Health Care Conference: Call for Abstracts

By menglund on April 24, 2012

MD H2E’s 5th annual Environmental Excellence in Health Care conference  will be held at the University of Maryland School of Nursing November 14th, 2012!
The theme this year is Innovations and Collaborations. MD H2E encourages you to submit an abstract!

Did your facility implement an inventive sustainable program through inter-departmental teamwork?
Did your hospital partner with a farmer, [...]

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MD H2E April 2012 News Roundup

By menglund on April 24, 2012

Happy belated Earth Day! Like the much needed rain this past Sunday, here is the MD H2E April 2012 News Roundup for you to soak up!
Included:

Trailblazer Education Event information
The Healthier Hospital Initiative
Maryland Sustainability Leadership Council
Articles about dye-free plastics, managing energy, curbing waste, helping the environment and the bottom line, use of antibiotics in livestock and [...]

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Greening the Surgical Services Trailblazer Event: April 27 at AAMC!

By menglund on April 10, 2012

Trailblazer Education Series
GREENING THE SURGICAL SERVICES
Anne Arundel Medical Center

April 27th, 11:30 am-1:30 pm
 
Energy Conservation. Regulated Medical Waste Reduction and Segregation. Toxin reduction. Anne Arundel Medical Center has taken on these challenges in its operating rooms and hurdled past them! Come to AAMC for this FREE educational event April 27th to learn more about reducing costs, [...]

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MD H2E March 2012 News Roundup

By menglund on March 26, 2012

Welcome to the MD H2E March 2012 News Roundup. With the flowers in bloom, is your facility ready to do a spring cleaning to bring in new green initiatives?
This edition includes updates on:

Recap of University of Maryland Medical Center’s Trailblazer Education Event: Energy Conservation
Urban Farming Mural Unveiled at Bon Secours Hospital
AAMC Shares Sustainability [...]

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Sustainable Foods Educational Event – Union Hospital One Week Away!

By menglund on March 15, 2012

Only one week away – Union Hospital of Cecil County’s FREE trailblazer educational event

 To register, please send your name, title, facility name, e-mail, and phone to Englund@son.umaryland.edu.
 
Trailblazer Education Series
SUSTAINABLE FOODS
Union Hospital of Cecil County
March 22nd, 11 am-1 pm
 Learn about:
Cost-saving and culinary strategies for purchasing local sustainable foods, state and federal regulations for the safety of [...]

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