This newsletter will keep you updated with stories, challenges, resources and myth-busting information about how you can make more environmental sustainable choices.
ACTIVE TRANSPORT MESSAGES FROM
HFHT SENIOR LEADERSHIP
TERRY McCARTHY
Executive Director, Hamilton Family Health Team
Here is Terry McCarthy, biking to work.
Over the years, he has biked or walked 8640 km to and from work,
Here is Dr. Scott Wooder, rowing (instead of motoring)
to where the big fish lurk.
The HFHT leaders can do it - and so can you!
Grab a paddle. We are all in the kayak together.
REMINDER OF YOUR SEPTEMBER CHALLENGE
Use Active Transport to Get Where You Want To Go
Active transport refers to any type of transportation that uses your body - walking, biking, rolling, hiking - you choose what is right for you. For anyone who bikes to 123 James, the bike racks are located in the underground parking. Let the Green Team know if you need access!
Send us a biking selfie here and we will enter you into a draw for a new bike helmet or bike accessory of your choice.
BONUS: Send us a biking picture + the name of your practice and we will apply to the City of Hamilton on your behalf for a free bike rack for your site!
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THESE PRIZES: Get us these pictures by September 27 and they will appear in the next edition of the Green Corner!
GREEN TEAM MEMBERS SPEAKING AT DIGITAL HEALTH AND VIRTUAL CARE DAY
Green Team members Dr. Meghan Davis and Tatiana Gayowsky will be speaking about environmental sustainability in primary care at the OntarioMD Digital Health and Virtual Care Day on Thursday, September 30, 2021.
This accredited virtual conference is ideal for physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, allied health professionals and administrative staff.
Need help with this or any other challenge? The Green Team is here for you! Contact the Green Team and we will be happy to get you started!
We want to hear about how you are being more green in your everyday life! Email the Green Team to have your story shared in an upcoming Green Corner!
Want to see past issues? You can find them all on our Green Initiative webpage by following this link!
"What could be a greater threat to health than the loss of a future through climate change and the disruption of the web of life through the mass specific extinction?"
