Sacred Heart Hospital named 2011 GreenCare Award Winner
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Eau Claire, WI –
Sacred Heart Hospital has been recognized as one the most green healthcare organizations in America by the GreenCare Awards program. Sacred Heart Hospital was selected among more than 125 applicants as the 2011 Overall GreenCare Award Winner, reflecting the hospital’s commitment to providing environmentally sustainable healthcare.
“Through the organization’s commitment to environmental stewardship, Sacred Heart Hospital is advancing the practice of medicine and improving the quality of patient care—now and for future generations,” said Jennifer Woofter, president of Strategic Sustainability Consulting.
Along with garnering the top spot, Sacred Heart was also recognized within several GreenCare Award categories, including: Equipment and Supplies; Purchasing; Resource Conservation; Transportation; and Waste and Recycling.
“The health and happiness of later generations depend upon our ability today to reduce, reuse and recycle,” said Joshua Andrews, chair of the hospital’s Green Team. “Our concern for ecological responsibility follows from the Hospital Sisters commitment to a consistent respect for the life and the dignity of the human person, an ethic which extends respect for all creation.”