Maryland Hospitals for a Healthy Enviornment
MD H2E is the proud sponsor of the 2010 MD Trailblazer Awards.
The Trailblazer Awards recognize hospitals in Maryland that have served as models for other hospitals in moving their facilities toward sustainable practices.
Click here for a full description of the awards and guidelines for applying.
Applications must be returned by September 10th to Joan Plisko, Technical Director, MD H2E, at plisko@son.umaryland.edu.
Our Summer 2010 Sustainable Food Newsletter is here. Included in this issue:
You’ll find stories and pictures on:
- Governor’s Buy Local Cookout, Sec. of Agriculture at Johns Hopkins,
Union Hospital Wins Award, St. Joseph Medical Center signs Pledge
- Sinai Hospital Purchases from Urban Farm, Hoop Houses, Zoning Codes
- Sowing Seeds Here and Now! Urban Farming Summit, CleanMed Food Pre-Conference
- Food Leadership Council Meetings, “Hungry Mind” Free Lecture and Movie Series
- Facility Vegetarian Options, Money Saved with Local Foods, Scratch Cooking, Dairy Information
- November 18th Conference, USDA Grant
In the August Newsletter, find articles on:
* Our upcoming November conference, Environmental Excellence in Healthcare: A Showcase of Best Practices
* Union Hospital of Cecil County wins MD Green Registry Leadership Awards
* Best Practices for a Sustainable Operating Room
* Efforts to Reduce Medical Waste
* Healthcare Leading the way In Energy Efficiency Pursuit
* Nursing Update
* The Deadly Effects of Chemo Drugs
* Sinai Hospital Donates Thousands of Fluorescent Lamps for Local Reuse
* MD H2E Partners With One Less Car
* Sustainable Foods Update
* MD H2E Summer Events Recap