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WEBINAR - Stories and Celebration: Nurses Passionate about Planetary Health | |
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On the heels of nursing week, join the Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care, Peach Health Ontario and CASCADES for a celebration of nurses embedding planetary health into their practice.
On May 17th, nurses from the Ontario Nurses for the Environment Interest Group of RNAO and the Canadian Association of Nurses for the Environment will come together and share stories of their work and visions for a healthier tomorrow. We invite everyone interested in the environment and health to celebrate, listen and engage with these nurses' unique stories.
Objectives:
- Highlight and celebrate the contributions of nurses supporting planetary health.
- Inform the audience of the diverse ways nurses embed this work into their practice and bring to life the work of CANE and ONEIG.
- Provide space to support a growing community of practice of nurses and other health care professionals invested in planetary health.
Date: May 17th, 2023
Time: 9:00am PST/12:00pm EST
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Climate Resilient, Low Carbon Sustainable Pharmacy playbook | |
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The Climate Resilient, Low Carbon Sustainable Pharmacy playbook is intended for Canadian pharmacy professionals including pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy assistants, educators and trainees.
It provides background information, resources and considerations to guide more climate resilient and environmentally sustainable pharmacy practice.
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2022 Green Hospital Scorecard DEADLINE EXTENDED | |
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The 2022 Green Hospital Scorecard (collecting 2021 data) survey deadline has been extend until May 31st, 2023.
If your site has trouble meeting this deadline please contact autumn@greenhealthcare.ca
Learn more about about the Green Hospital Scorecard program HERE.
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Recruitment now open for Nourish's third cohort | |
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Nourish’s third Anchor Cohort, launching in September 2023, will bring together hospital and community partnerships united around the shared goal of taking action on the climate crisis, improving health equity, and promoting community wellbeing through food in health care.
Anchor collaboratives will collectively explore how to activate existing assets and experiment with innovative opportunities to improve the health of their patients, staff, and community in bold ways.
Application due date: May 25th, 2023
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Release of RETScreen® Version 9.0
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Version 9 of the RETScreen® Clean Energy Management Software platform was released on October 13th, 2022 and is now available for download from the RETScreen website. This update has arrived with a number of salient new features to enhance the RETScreen experience!
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Working to reduce the impact of inhaler therapy in the Fraser Health Region
Fraser Health
A Fraser Health-led study in the BC Medical Journal found that between 2016 and 2021, inhalers produced 8,478 tonnes of carbon dioxide in the Fraser Health region alone. Put into perspective, the carbon footprint from inhalers is equivalent to about 22 per cent of all emissions from Fraser Health facilities, which includes 174 buildings with 13 acute care hospitals.
The carbon culprits are liquefied gases called hydrofluoroalkanes (HFAs), which are present in one type of inhalers – pressurized metered-dose inhalers. HFAs deliver medication to the lungs and, in the process, release greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Low-carbon HFA-free alternatives that use dry powder and soft mist formulations are effective for most patients and more environmentally friendly.
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What we heard: Perspectives on climate change and public health in Canada
Government of Canada
The Chief Public Health Officer of Canada (CPHO) has identified climate change as a pressing public health issue. To better understand the impact of climate change on population health, the CPHO commissioned HEC Research and Consulting to prepare this What We Heard report. The report is based on the analysis of 21 one-on-one interviews and two focus groups with key public health experts across Canada.
The data collection and analysis explored the contributions of public health to understanding the impacts of climate change on the health and well-being of people living in Canada, examined the role of public health systems in climate change adaptation and mitigation, and identified how public health systems need to be strengthened to undertake this work.
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Ontario judge dismisses climate lawsuit but says the province's plan 'falls severely short'
CBC News
An Ontario judge harshly criticized the province's climate plan Tuesday, saying it "falls severely short" of what the science on climate change requires, even as she dismissed a landmark lawsuit brought by a group of young people who say the government's actions threaten their future.
The Superior court judge agreed with the youth applicants on several key points, including that young and Indigenous people are disproportionately impacted by climate change and that the province is risking the lives of Ontarians by not going further on its climate plan.
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Policy on climate change and health
Standing Committee of European Doctors (CPME)
The Standing Committee of European Doctors (CPME) represents national medical associations across Europe. We are committed to contributing the medical profession’s point of view to EU and European policy-making through pro-active cooperation on a wide range of health and health care related issues.
Their latest policy paper talks about the implementation of measures to reduce the carbon footprint of the health care sector and how to make it more sustainable without compromising patient safety or care.
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VW's $20-billion Ontario battery factory launched
Electric Autonomy
Volkswagen and the Canadian government have put a price tag on the automaker’s 90 GWh battery cell factory in St. Thomas, Ont.: $20 billion.
The announcement came at a St. Thomas press conference with top VW executives and the highest-ranking officials of the federal and Ontario governments. The factory was first announced in March, but with no financial disclosure.
The project will be the largest battery manufacturing plant in the country upon completion and the single largest investment in Canadian automotive history.
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Demystifying and incentivizing public EV charging with CIBC
Electric Autonomy
As of April 20th, 2023 CIBC is introducing a new way to earn rewards for charging electric vehicles when using eligible CIBC credit cards.
CIBC customers that are EV drivers are now able to earn bonus Aventura Points, cash back or Aeroplan points on eligible public EV charging purchases, matching the points that clients earn for gas purchases.
Clients with eligible cards will earn the same amount in Aventura Points, cash back or Aeroplan points that they currently earn on their eligible gas purchases.
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Valley Children's: Powering the future
Valley Children's Healthcare, located in the heart of California, has launched a bold environmental strategy to build energy resiliency for hospital campus operations and to drive efforts for improved air quality in the region.
The plan will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 and will achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. It also includes the installation of the largest pediatric health care based renewable energy microgrid in the country.
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Save on Energy CIET Energy Managers - The Real Stories Project
Being Manager of Energy & Climate Change at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre means that Mike Lithgow is responsible for the work of many people in and outside of the organisation. With help from Energy Manager Chad, he is able to better manage the complicated technical issues that come with combined heat and power approvals from outside agencies.
Click HERE for more information on the Energy Manager Incentive Program.
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Unity Health recognized for commitment to environmental responsibility
Unity Health
A national coalition of health care leaders has recognized Unity Health Toronto for excellence in sustainability, from diverting thousands of single-use sharps containers from landfill to reprocessing biomedical devices in operating rooms.
The Energy and Environmental Stewardship Award, presented each year by the Canadian College of Health Leaders, recognizes a progressive health care organisation that has implemented organisational-wide initiatives demonstrating environmental responsibility through the reduction of energy use, preservation of natural resources and effective waste diversion solutions.
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Canada's Greenest Employers 2023 embrace sustainability on all fronts
The Globe and Mail
This years Greenest Employers offer a myriad of practical initiatives ranging from onsite honeybee apiaries to recycling and landfill diversion to the greening of vehicle fleets. Other popular programs include tree planting and community gardens as well as some innovative twists.
Environmental leadership also includes promoting a culture of awareness that engages employees and encourages individuals to make responsible choices both in the workplace and at home.
A few noticible winners from this years list are Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University Health Network and Medtronic Canada.
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EVENTS, TRAINING AND WEBINARS | |
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Transitioning to zero-emissions vehicles may be one of the biggest challenges that organisations will face in the coming years.
Get your business ready for the EV transformation by learning about the
hardware, technology and funding supports available to you at Electric Autonomy’s EV & Charging Expo.
Test drive and discover the latest commercial electric vehicles and charging solutions. Learn from experts in tailored work sessions. And discover suppliers who can help with your organisation’s EV transformation. The time to understand electric vehicles and their charging needs is now.
Dates: May 17th - 18th, 2023
Location: Encare Centre, Toronto
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RETScreen® is a Clean Energy Management Software system for energy efficiency, renewable energy and cogeneration project feasibility analysis as well as ongoing energy performance analysis.
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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.
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The Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care is Canada’s premier green health care resource network, leading the evolution of green in Canada’s health sector as a national voice and catalyst for environmental change. www.greenhealthcare.ca | |
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