Posts Tagged ‘sustainability’
‘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 Joins the Healthier Hospitals Initiative
Inova Commits to Reducing Its Environmental Footprint and Improving Health Outcomes Falls Church, VA – (May 6, 2011) – Inova Health System is proud to announce that it has joined the Healthier Hospitals Initiative (HHI), an effort to propel the healthcare sector toward environmental sustainability and improved patient care. “Inova is proud to be a…
Read MoreInova Health System’s Going Green Efforts Recognized by Practice Greenhealth
Inova Wins ‘System for Change’ Award for Sustainable Healthcare Falls Church, VA – (April 7, 2011) – Inova Health System is proud to announce it has received the System for Change Award from Practice Greenhealth. This award recognizes health systems that are working cohesively to gather data, set system goals, benchmark, and share successes in…
Read MoreInova Health System Joins Effort to Green the Nation’s Operating Rooms
Greening the OR Initiative Strives to Reduce Waste, Encourages Reuse and Recycling Falls Church, VA – (March 17, 2011) – Inova Health System is officially part of the Greening the Operating Room™ Initiative to help reduce the environmental impact of the nation’s operating rooms. Spearheaded by Practice Greenhealth, the initiative is an effort to raise…
Read MoreInova Loudoun Hospital Awarded Silver Level Green Business by Loudoun County
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.…
Read MoreInova Health System Recognized for Sustainability Efforts by Northern Virginia Technology Council
Inova Named a Finalist for the NVTC ‘Green Award’ Falls Church, VA – (October 22, 2010) – Inova Health System is proud to be recognized for its sustainability efforts by the Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC). At the NVTC’s annual TechCelebration in October, Inova was a finalist for a ‘Green Award’ and recognized for making…
Read MoreInova Health System Recognized by Northern Virginia Technology Council for ‘Going Green’ Efforts
Inova Among Finalists for NVTC’s Green Award Falls Church, VA – (October 20, 2010) – Inova Health System is proud to be recognized for its sustainability efforts by the Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC). At the NVTC’s annual TechCelebration in October, Inova was a finalist for a ‘Green Award’ and recognized for “making an impact…
Read MoreInova Health System Hospitals Earn National Award for Environmental Achievement
Inova Receives ‘Partner for Change’ Award from Practice Greenhealth Falls Church, VA – (May 20, 2010) – All five of Inova Health System’s hospitals were presented with the “Partner for Change Award” from Practice Greenhealth, a national membership organization for healthcare facilities committed to environmentally responsible operations. Inova Alexandria, Inova Fairfax, Inova Fair Oaks, Inova Loudoun…
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