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Virtual Workshop - Seeing the System: From Intent to Implementation
Date: February 25, 2026
Time: 9AM - 11AM PT / 12PM - 2PM ET
The Coalition invites you to this free, interactive virtual workshop hosted through the Circular Clinical Care: Single-Use Plastics Reduction Project.
This 2-hour workshop blends short lectures with interactive breakout group activities to explore factors that influence sustainability efforts within clinical environments.
Participants will:
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Identify system-level barriers for implementing plastic reduction initiatives in health care
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Map decisions makers and influencers, expanding on the WHO’s Building Blocks
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Explore high-impact leverage points for sustainable change
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Webinar - Baseline Results & Overview of Heat Mitigation Solutions
Date: February 17, 2026
Time: 11AM PT / 2PM ET
The Low-Carbon Heat-Health Solutions in Care Settings is a multi-year, national initiative led by the Coalition which explores how indoor heat affects the health of patients, residents, and staff in health facilities, and how we can adapt care environments to be more resilient to the increased frequency of extreme heat events.
Join us for this informative webinar where the project team will share the baseline results of their research and outline where they plan to go next to help mitigate heat in our partner health care facilities.
*The webinar will be delivered in English, with Zoom translated captions available in French.
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Decommissioning centralized nitrous oxide systems is one of the most immediate and impactful ways to cut emissions in health care.
Have you thought about decommissioning at your facility? Take the official pledge today!
Through the Nix The Nitrous Recognition Initiative, we’re recognizing facilities at any stage of the journey — even if you’re just getting started.
Participating facilities will be recognized on our website, social media, and newsletter as leaders in building a sustainable Canadian health system.
Commit to decarbonization and take the first step towards decommissioning your centralized nitrous oxide system.
This initiative is part of our Preparing Canada’s Health Care Buildings for Net-Zero project, made possible with investment from the Government of Canada’s Low Carbon Economy Implementation Readiness Fund.
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Brain Health and Planetary Health
Planetary Health Alliance
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Brain health sits at the heart of Planetary Health, yet it’s often overlooked.
Our brains are uniquely sensitive to the environments we shape: air pollution, extreme heat, ecosystem degradation, and climate-related stressors all influence cognition, behaviour, and mental well-being across the lifespan.
At the same time, healthy brains enable learning, cooperation, creativity, and collective decision-making. These capacities are essential for responding to climate and health crises. Planetary Health solutions like cleaner air, greener cities, and access to nature are also brain-protective solutions.
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Increasing the Environmental Sustainability of Operating Rooms in Canada: An Evidence-Informed Guideline for Policy
Canadian Medical Association Journal
Canada’s operating rooms have a major environmental footprint.
This evidence-based guideline that updates guidance from 2020, outlines 21 recommendations that range from reducing energy use by turning off lights and heating in ORs when not in use, using reusable surgical devices and gowns, developing recycling programs and rethinking disposal of unused supplies and older devices and more.
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Intravenous to Oral Antimicrobial Switch: A Win for Patients and the Planet
Health Quality BC
It’s amazing what kind of impact one change can have. It can even help save our planet.
That’s what the ASPIRES (Antimicrobial Stewardship Programme: Innovation, Research, Education, and Safety) team from Vancouver Coastal Health found when they recognized that in scenarios where an antimicrobial can be given intravenously or orally, and the effect is the same, switching to oral (PO) therapy can have benefits for patients as well as be more environmentally sustainable.
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Sustainability in Tertiary Care: Across Canada and Around the Globe
CANE-ACIIE
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View this inspiring webinar featuring three health care leaders who are transforming sustainability in tertiary care and health care systems through action, innovation, and collaboration. This session is part of CANE’s 2026 webinar series - Evolving Healthcare: Pathways to Sustainability and Planetary Health.
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From Fine Dining to Bedside Trays: How Stephen Beckta Helps Transform Food at The Ottawa Hospital
Ottawa Citizen
Ottawa restauranteur Stephen Beckta is helping The Ottawa Hospital revamp patient meals with nutritious, chef-inspired dishes. The trial showed improved patient consumption and sustainability without higher costs. The project aims to boost nutrition, transform perceptions of hospital food and expand healthier, appealing options as part of ongoing food services innovation.
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Medirest Launches Enhanced Plant-Powered Menu Trial with Greener by Default
Hospitality & Catering News
Medirest, the health care sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland, has launched its plant-powered menu trial, developed in partnership with leading research body, ‘Greener by Default’. As the first UK hospital caterer to test the principle across both patient dining, as well as staff and visitor restaurants simultaneously – its team of Dietitians, Sustainability Leads and Chefs are working to drive change and monitor success.
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Leverage the Power of Food for Health
Nourish
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You may have heard of Nourish’s celebrated national leadership cohorts. Perhaps you’ve deepened your knowledge of Indigenous foods on your Truth and Reconciliation journey with Food is Our Medicine, or you’re already taking delicious climate action with the Coolfood program.
It’s time to come together. Pathways are converging and they’ve created a new gathering place called the Nourish Commons — the starting line for our next journey.
Their mission is to create meals aligned with Nourish’s vision for our food and health care systems. It’s called 100 Million Better Bites. And you’re invited!
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Advancing Plant-Based Hospital Nutrition: Clinical Perspectives and Menu-Level Strategies
Date: March 4, 2026
Time: 7AM PT / 11AM ET
Discover evidence-based approaches to transform hospital meals in this upcoming Global Healthy Hospital Network webinar.
Join to explore practical strategies to make hospital meals healthier for patients and staff while reducing environmental impact.
Register here.
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Introducing Research and the Upcoming National Standard to Accelerate Circular Food Systems
Date: February 19, 2026
Time: 10AM PT/1PM ET
Join the Circular Innovation Council and CSA Group to discuss the realities and potential of regenerative agriculture and how this holistic farming approach is critical to Canada’s circular economy.
The session will also introduce a new regenerative agriculture standard project currently under development by CSA Group.
Register here.
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Speaking with Care: Culturally Safe Language in Medicine
Date: March 12, 2026
Time: 6:30PM - 8:00PM PT
This webinar invites physicians to reflect on how cultural safety and anti-Indigenous racism intersect with everyday clinical practice.
With a focus on practical application, the session explores how language, assumptions, and power dynamics can shape patient experiences—and how clinicians can take meaningful steps toward more respectful, patient-centred care for Indigenous patients and communities.
Register here.
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Have you registered as an organ donor?
Contact your local organ donation agency and speak to your family about your wishes. You have the power to save and transform lives. Learn more and register to donate HERE.
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