Central Vermont Medical Center joins national Practice Greenhealth

Central Vermont Medical Center is pleased to announce that it has made a significant commitment to environmental sustainability by joining Practice Greenhealth, a membership organization for institutions and businesses in the health care field who are engaged in reducing their environmental footprints.
Practice Greenhealth provides practical guidance, training, consultation, and business solutions to help its members in their efforts to implement environmentally responsible practices. More than 1000 healthcare providers have joined Practice Greenhealth since 2008, indicating the growing commitment among the healthcare community to reduce its environmental impact.
‘Hospital lighting was replaced with more efficient lighting. Exhaust fans and air handling units are being shut down overnight in the kitchen and in central sterile supply, when nobody is there,’ stated Judy Tartaglia, President and CEO. ‘Cumulatively, these three initiatives result in energy savings of $95,000 per year. This is just one example of the many green initiatives CVMC has undertaken.’
‘We are very pleased to welcome Central Vermont Medical Center to the Practice Greenhealth member community,’ stated Laura Wenger, RN, Acting Executive Director of Practice Greenhealth. ‘Their membership demonstrates a real commitment to improving the environmental impact on their patients, staff and communities.’
Practice Greenhealth offers a variety of programs to its members, including environmental purchasing, sustainable operations, continuing education, webinars, networking opportunities, communications, and annual awards recognizing the achievements of member institutions.
Central Vermont Medical Center consists of a not-for-profit acute care hospital offering a full spectrum of in-patient and out-patient services and 24-hour emergency care, National Life Cancer Treatment Center, Woodridge Rehabilitation and Nursing, and 18 medical group practices. Visit www.cvmc.org for additional information.
Practice Greenhealth is the nation’s leading membership and networking organization for institutions in the healthcare community that have made a commitment to sustainable, eco-friendly practices. Members include hospitals, healthcare systems, businesses and other stakeholders engaged in the greening of healthcare to improve the health of patients, staff and the environment.
CVMC 11.29.2011