Posts Tagged ‘go green’
‘Green Roof’ Planted on New Patient Tower
Falls Church, VA – (October 2, 2012) – You may not be able to see it, but Inova Fairfax Medical Campus’ new patient tower is now home to a mini ecosystem where plants, insects and birds are flourishing. In recent weeks, a vegetative ‘green roof’ has taken root atop a 4,000 square foot portion of…
Read MoreWhite House Highlights Healthier Hospitals Initiative’s Success in Reducing Environmental Impact and Costs
Senior Administration Officials, Leading Hospital Administrators and Policy Experts Gather to Discuss the Economic and Environmental Benefits of Greening Hospitals Fairfax, Virginia – (July 27, 2012) — The White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) will today facilitate discussions among leaders in health care and policy to highlight the Healthier Hospitals Initiative’s…
Read MoreWhite House Event to Address Healthier Hospitals Initiative’s Progress on Reducing Cost and Improving Environmental Sustainability in Hospitals
Contact: Susan Miller, 703-283-5144 What: – (July 23, 2012) The White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) will host top Administration officials, hospital administrators and policy experts for a discussion, “Greening America’s Hospitals,” highlighting the Healthier Hospitals Initiative’s (HHI) role in improving hospitals’ operations and business models by adopting sustainability initiatives. …
Read MoreInova Health System Recognized by Practice Greenhealth for ‘Going Green’
All Five Inova Hospitals Win Awards at Global Conference Falls Church, VA – (May 22, 2009) — Inova Health System was recognized this week for its environmental improvement efforts at CleanMed 2009, a global conference held in Chicago for healthcare’s environmental leaders. Inova Fairfax Hospital was named a winner of Practice Greenhealth’s “Partner for Change” award…
Read MoreInova Health System to Celebrate Earth Day with “Green” Activities
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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