Vermont Business Magazine For the second year in a row, the University of Vermont Medical Center has been selected for the “50 Greenest Hospitals in America” list compiled by Becker’s Hospital Review, a leading industry journal. Hospitals on the list are considered leaders in sustainable innovation, eco-friendly design and green practices across all areas of operation. The UVM Medical Center’s efforts to reduce energy consumption, chemical use and waste stream, as well as committing to green surgical and construction standards and serving healthy and locally produced foods were highlighted.
“We’re very proud that our commitment to continuously improve our green performance is being recognized again,” said Wes Pooler, director of Facilities Management. “This is the result of taking small steps every day to be the most environmentally responsible organization possible, and the credit goes to our leaders and employees who enthusiastically embrace this mission.”
The UVM Medical Center has implemented dozens ofinitiatives in the past 20 years and is consistently recognized as a leader in the field.
The Becker’s Hospital Review editorial team selects the “Top 50 Hospitals” based on previously earned environmental awards. To view the full list of hospitals and read The University of Vermont Medical Center’s profile click here: http://bit.ly/GreenestHospitals2015
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About the University of Vermont Medical Center
The University of Vermont Medical Center (formerly Fletcher Allen Health Care), is a 447 bed tertiary care regional referral center providing advanced care to approximately 1 million residents in Vermont and northern New York. Together with our partners at the University of Vermont College of Medicine and the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, we are Vermont’s academic medical center.The University of Vermont Medical Center also serves as a community hospital for approximately 150,000 residents in Chittenden and Grand Isle counties.