St. Elizabeth Hospital first in the Valley to offer electric vehicle charging stations

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Appleton, Wis. – Adding another layer to its commitment to environmental stewardship, St. Elizabeth Hospital recently added a ChargePoint electric vehicle charging station that patients, staff and visitors can use free of charge. The hospital is the first location in the Valley to offer this sustainable feature. The charging station is located on the first floor east entrance of the parking garage.

Using electricity to power vehicles can have significant emissions benefits. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, using hybrid and plug-in electric vehicles instead of conventional vehicles can also help reduce U.S. reliance on imported petroleum and increase energy security.

“As the motor vehicle industry innovates, so will Affinity Health System,” said Gary Kusnierz, vice president of performance excellence for Ministry Health Care. “We’re happy to provide a charging station to our patients and staff as a way to do our part for the health of the environment.

In addition, ChargePoint mobile apps provide an easy way for electric vehicle drivers to locate stations near any specified address, get turn-by-turn directions, reserve a station and start and stop a charging session directly from a smart phone.

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About Ministry Health Care

Ministry Health Care, which includes the recently acquired Affinity Health System, is an integrated health care delivery system serving more than 1.1 million people across Wisconsin and eastern Minnesota. Ministry operations generate more than $2.2 billion in annual operating revenue with 15 hospitals, 46 clinics and nearly 12,000 employees. More than 650 physicians and advanced practice clinicians provide personalized care at Ministry primary and specialty care clinic locations. Home health care, hospice and long-term care services are also provided across the region.

Ministry was founded by the Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother more than 120 years ago to further the healing ministry of Jesus by continually improving the health and well-being of all people, especially the poor. Ministry is ranked among the top 20 percent of health care systems in the country by Truven Health Analytics, formerly Thomson Reuters.

About ChargePoint

ChargePoint is the largest online network of independently owned charging stations operating in more than 14 countries. ChargePoint provides everything station owners need to deliver turnkey charging services in their parking lots. For drivers, ChargePoint provides state of the art features including the ability to locate, reserve and navigate to unoccupied charging stations with online tools and mobile applications for iPhone and Android.