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 UNION HOSPITAL NEWS & EVENTSPRACTICE GREENHEALTH: PARTNER RECOGNITION AWARD
"Union Hospital Health Group has been singled out for their efforts to protect patient health and preserve the environment," said Bob Jarboe, Executive Director of Practice Greenhealth. "Union Hospital's approach to health care demonstrates a keen understanding of the impact our activities have on the environment and a commitment to build on the achievements they have made so far."
BackUnion Hospital has added a new waste elimination process that dramatically reduces the amount of waste they send to landfills. They have also created an employee driven "green team" and undertake many initiatives at the team's direction. The latest being a massive recycling program. "Improving environmental performance is essential for the health care sector," said Amy Ennen, Green Team Coordinator. "If we want a sustainable future, every facility needs to become involved. Practice Greenhealth created the vision for our industry. For Union Hospital Health Group this is just the start of a permanent commitment." The Practice Greenhealth Environmental Excellence Awards celebrate the achievements and commitment of health care's environmental champions. This year's awards were held in conjunction with CleanMed 2009, a global conference for environmental leaders in health care. Practice Greenhealth will sponsor the planting of 100 trees in Haiti for each award presented. The Partner Recognition Award is for healthcare facilities that have begun to work on environmental improvements, achieved some progress, and have less than 10 percent recycling rate for the total waste stream. Practice Greenhealth is the nation's leading membership and networking organization for institutions in the healthcare community that have made a commitment to sustainable, eco-friendly practices. Members include hospitals, healthcare systems, businesses and other stakeholders engaged in the greening of healthcare to improve the health of patients, staff and the environment. Practice Greenhealth is a source of environmental solutions for the health care sector. For more information on Practice Greenhealth, healthy initiatives, current trends, news and views, and other links to earth-friendly organizations, visit www.practicegreenhealth.org. About Union Hospital Health Group Union Hospital was founded in 1892 as a 20-bed facility. Today, the 343-bed hospital is a regional referral center, serving patients in west-central Indiana and east-central Illinois. Union Hospital Health Group consists of Union Hospital, Union Hospital Clinton, and a network of primary care physicians. Union Hospital is the provider of choice for Wabash Valley residents and consistently receives excellent marks for their care and technology. Union Hospital offers a broad range of services that create a "continuum of care". That means that almost all individuals' health care needs through their life can be treated at Union Hospital, or through its affiliated services. The area's largest not-for-profit medical center, the hospital is committed to providing uncompromising care to all. |
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