Could Warmer Winters Be Damaging Your Health?

Dr. Samantha Ahdoot is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Virginia Commonwealth School of Medicine, and a partner with Pediatric Associates of Alexandria.  She serves on the Executive Committee of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Council on Environmental Health and was lead author of their Policy Statement on Climate Change and Children’s Health, published in November…

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Healthy People, Healthy Planet: The Surprising Impact Healthcare Has On Our Environment

Chip Goyette is the sustainability director for Inova’s Office of Sustainability. In this role, he provides overall direction and oversight of all sustainability initiatives to ensure that Inova is incorporating these practices into everything we do.   There is no doubt that advancements in modern healthcare have had a profound impact on our quality of life.…

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Inova Health System to Celebrate Earth Day with “Green” Activities

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Hospital Events Include Farmers Market, Plant Swap, Scrub Exchange Falls Church, VA – (April 16, 2009) — Inova Health System is celebrating Earth Day on Wednesday, April 22, with special activities at each hospital campus. Inova’s Earth Day plans not only represent the organization’s recognition of its environmental responsibilities, but also celebrate the System’s expanded commitment…

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