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Inova Loudoun Hospital Awarded Silver Level Green Business by Loudoun County

 

Hospital Recognized for Going Green at County’s First Annual Green Gala

Leesburg, VA – (November 26, 2010) – Inova Loudoun Hospital’s efforts to ‘go green’ were recognized at Loudoun County’s first annual Green Business Challenge on November 16. At the Green Gala, the hospital was awarded the Silver Certificate and a Resolution from the Chamber of Commerce in recognition of its efforts to go green.

Some of Inova’s accomplishments in this area include purchasing recycled office supplies, implementing a commingled recycling program, creating an employee benefits program for alternative transportation and holding workshops to educate employees on green topics.

The Green Business Challenge is a partnership between the Loudoun County Government and the Chamber of Commerce to encourage Loudoun businesses to adopt environmentally sound business practices.

Inova Loudoun Hospital, serving Loudoun County for nearly 100 years, is part of Inova Health System, a not-for-profit healthcare system based in Northern Virginia that consists of hospitals and other health services, including emergency- and urgent-care centers, home care, nursing homes, mental health and blood donor services, and wellness classes. Governed by a voluntary board of community members, Inova’s mission is to improve the health of the diverse community it serves through excellence in patient care, education and research. Inova provides a healthy environment for its patients, families, visitors, staff and physicians by prohibiting tobacco use on its campuses.

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