UC Health earns national honors for environmental sustainability
UC academic health centers were honored in the 2024 Practice Greenhealth Environmental Excellence Awards, which recognize health systems, hospitals and health care facilities for their commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability achievements.
Collectively, UC Health academic health centers received 30 awards from Practice Greenhealth, a testament to how high-quality, life-changing patient care can go hand-in-hand with environmental sustainability.
“As a public, safety-net health system, UC Health recognizes the importance of reducing our environmental impact to help advance community health and limit the harmful effects of changing climates. We are proud to see the UC academic health centers receive this Practice Greenhealth recognition and applaud the dedication and commitment of the many individuals who have contributed to these results,” said Zoanne Nelson, UC Health associate vice president.
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