Search Tag: green healthcare

2025 10 Mar

  Radiology, a crucial component of modern healthcare, significantly contributes to the environmental burden through energy consumption, medical waste and reliance on non-renewable resources. As global healthcare systems acknowledge the urgent need for sustainability, radiological societies have united to advocate for impactful and measurable actions....Read more

2025 26 Feb

How to Reduce the Carbon Fingerprint to Achieve Harmony Between Health and Sustainability   Hospitals protect public health but are responsible for 4.4% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Sustainable practices, such as using ScopeCO2 to measure carbon footprints, allow hospitals to identify their impact sources, structure a strategy to reduce...Read more

2025 26 Feb

The Galician Health Service (SERGAS) is a global leader in sustainable healthcare, pioneering a Circular Economy strategy to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040. Recognised as a European Climate Champion, it focuses on reducing environmental impact, fostering innovation and training healthcare professionals. Through collaborations and pilot projects,...Read more

2025 26 Feb

  Healthcare systems around the world are increasingly pressured to reduce costs while maintaining high-quality patient care. Rising operational expenses, changing regulations and workforce challenges require a more strategic approach to financial management. Cost efficiency now extends beyond simply cutting expenses; it involves optimising processes,...Read more

2024 20 May

  Midwife, Perrine Dhaisne, and senior house officer (SHO), Sam Maisey, have recently been appointed into a new clinical innovation lead role for sustainability across HRCH and Kingston Hospital, thanks to funding from  Kingston Hospital Charity .   As part of the role, which Perrine and Sam will job-share, they will be supporting us in our...Read more