Search Tag: Sustainability
2025 24 Oct
Health systems are under pressure to reduce their environmental footprint, prompting interest in how sustainability can be integrated into clinical counselling without eroding patient experience. Evidence on patient responses remains mixed and may depend on clinical context. A randomised, experimental vignette study investigated whether advising...Read more
2025 21 Oct
Cancer imaging and image-guided procedures are central to prevention, diagnosis and treatment, yet they carry a sizeable environmental load. Medical imaging is estimated to account for nearly 1% of the global carbon footprint. Environmental degradation increases cancer risk, disrupts care pathways and worsens outcomes, creating feedback between...Read more
2025 21 Oct
Cancer imaging and image-guided procedures are central to prevention, diagnosis and treatment, yet they carry a sizeable environmental load. Medical imaging is estimated to account for nearly 1% of the global carbon footprint. Environmental degradation increases cancer risk, disrupts care pathways and worsens outcomes, creating feedback between...Read more
2025 21 Oct
Cancer imaging and image-guided procedures are central to prevention, diagnosis and treatment, yet they carry a sizeable environmental load. Medical imaging is estimated to account for nearly 1% of the global carbon footprint. Environmental degradation increases cancer risk, disrupts care pathways and worsens outcomes, creating feedback between...Read more
2025 26 Sep
Healthcare is becoming a significant force in addressing environmental challenges, with hospitals reporting clear progress on sustainability. Fresh benchmark data points to measurable environmental gains across healthcare, alongside stronger governance and clearer targets. Nearly 493 reporting hospitals contributed to the latest Environmental...Read more
2025 22 Jun
Healthcare systems face a dual imperative: addressing the immediate health effects of climate change and reducing their own environmental footprint. As the sector contributes approximately 4–5% of global carbon emissions, sustainable procurement emerges as a critical strategy to mitigate environmental and social harms. Rather than an auxiliary...Read more
2025 22 Jun
Healthcare systems face a dual imperative: addressing the immediate health effects of climate change and reducing their own environmental footprint. As the sector contributes approximately 4–5% of global carbon emissions, sustainable procurement emerges as a critical strategy to mitigate environmental and social harms. Rather than an auxiliary...Read more
2025 22 Jun
Healthcare systems face a dual imperative: addressing the immediate health effects of climate change and reducing their own environmental footprint. As the sector contributes approximately 4–5% of global carbon emissions, sustainable procurement emerges as a critical strategy to mitigate environmental and social harms. Rather than an auxiliary...Read more
2025 21 Jun
The National University Hospital (NUH) in Singapore has become the first hospital worldwide to receive the Healthcare Sustainability Certification, an international recognition jointly awarded by the Joint Commission International (JCI) and the Geneva Sustainability Centre of the International Hospital Federation (IHF). This milestone, announced...Read more
2025 13 Jun
Education is a cornerstone for achieving lasting transformation in healthcare systems. At the CleanMed Europe Conference, the session dedicated to this topic highlighted diverse initiatives aimed at equipping healthcare professionals with the skills and mindset necessary to drive sustainability. The speakers underscored how education can embed sustainable...Read more
2025 13 Jun
Education is a cornerstone for achieving lasting transformation in healthcare systems. At the CleanMed Europe Conference, the session dedicated to this topic highlighted diverse initiatives aimed at equipping healthcare professionals with the skills and mindset necessary to drive sustainability. The speakers underscored how education can embed sustainable...Read more
2025 01 Mar
The advancement of contrast agents in radiology is significantly influencing the trajectory of medical imaging, integrating cutting-edge technology with sustainable practices. At the European Congress of Radiology, experts explored the key advancements, including strategies for minimising iodine contamination and the introduction of novel hyperpolarised...Read more
2025 26 Feb
Collaboration and centralisation in public procurement within the EU play a critical role in promoting sustainable growth, innovation and efficiency. Key reforms, including the 2014 directives and Spain’s implementation, highlight progress and ongoing challenges such as transparency, competition and innovation. Achieving value-driven procurement...Read more
2025 24 Feb
Radiology plays a crucial role in modern healthcare, but its environmental impact is significant due to high energy consumption, resource use and medical waste. Sustainable practices in radiology are essential to mitigate these effects. Despite growing awareness of sustainability's importance , radiologists face knowledge gaps and institutional...Read more
2024 09 Oct
The ESICM Green Paper on sustainability was launched at #LIVES2024 in Barcelona, providing a roadmap for reducing the ICU’s footprint while maintaining top care. The healthcare sector, particularly ICUs, significantly impacts the environment due to its high energy consumption, waste generation, and reliance on single-use devices. With...Read more
2024 29 May
This appointment is the first of its type for the health system The health system has already achieved a 30% reduction in operational carbon dioxide emissions since 2006 and aims to hit a 50% reduction target by 2030 NYC Health + Hospitals today announced the appointment of Omer Cabuk, ME as its first ever Chief Decarbonization Officer....Read more
2024 26 Apr
United Imaging Healthcare has published its 2023 Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, reaffirming its mission to bring Equal Healthcare for All. This report highlights the company’s advancements in corporate responsibility, internal governance, and sustainability. In pursuit of health equity, United Imaging Healthcare leverages...Read more
2024 26 Apr
United Imaging Healthcare has published its 2023 Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, reaffirming its mission to bring Equal Healthcare for All. This report highlights the company’s advancements in corporate responsibility, internal governance, and sustainability. In pursuit of health equity, United Imaging Healthcare leverages...Read more
2024 26 Apr
United Imaging Healthcare has published its 2023 Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, reaffirming its mission to bring Equal Healthcare for All. This report highlights the company’s advancements in corporate responsibility, internal governance, and sustainability. In pursuit of health equity, United Imaging Healthcare leverages...Read more
2024 26 Apr
United Imaging Healthcare has published its 2023 Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, reaffirming its mission to bring Equal Healthcare for All. This report highlights the company’s advancements in corporate responsibility, internal governance, and sustainability. In pursuit of health equity, United Imaging Healthcare leverages...Read more
2024 16 Apr
Prepare to be inspired and informed as Rio gears up to host the 47th IHF World Hospital Congress this September. The Congress promises a lineup of sessions and activities featuring distinguished international speakers who will delve into the most pressing challenges and exciting opportunities for healthcare executives today. Here’s a glimpse of...Read more
2024 19 Mar
In a TRUCIRCLE™ collaboration project with Jessa Hospital, Belgium, SABIC has successfully achieved an important step towards creating circular polymers based on advanced recycling of used medical plastic. Collaboration with dialysis department at Jessa Hospital, Belgium, in proof-of-concept pilot project. Project has shown that...Read more
2024 19 Mar
In a TRUCIRCLE™ collaboration project with Jessa Hospital, Belgium, SABIC has successfully achieved an important step towards creating circular polymers based on advanced recycling of used medical plastic. Collaboration with dialysis department at Jessa Hospital, Belgium, in proof-of-concept pilot project. Project has shown that...Read more
2024 13 Mar
At the 11th International Patient Safety Conference held on February 23, 2024, in Bangalore, India, the focus shifted to advancing sustainability and resilience within the healthcare sector. Dr. Preetha Reddy, Executive Vice Chairperson of Apollo Hospitals Group, set the tone by urging India to play a major role in new healthcare systems advances....Read more
2024 13 Mar
At the 11th International Patient Safety Conference held on February 23, 2024, in Bangalore, India, the focus shifted to advancing sustainability and resilience within the healthcare sector. Dr. Preetha Reddy, Executive Vice Chairperson of Apollo Hospitals Group, set the tone by urging India to play a major role in new healthcare systems advances....Read more
2024 05 Mar
HCWH Europe celebrates two decades of sustainable healthcare with its new anniversary report. Sustainable healthcare: the past, the present, and the future looks back at progress across the sector in Europe since HCWH Europe’s founding in 2003, and ahead, to the next 20 years to come. From the ban of mercury thermometers in Europe to...Read more
2024 05 Mar
HCWH Europe celebrates two decades of sustainable healthcare with its new anniversary report. Sustainable healthcare: the past, the present, and the future looks back at progress across the sector in Europe since HCWH Europe’s founding in 2003, and ahead, to the next 20 years to come. From the ban of mercury thermometers in Europe to...Read more
2024 29 Feb
Hologic, Inc.’s leadership in championing the health of women, their families and their communities continues to expand globally as shown in the company’s new sustainability report titled “Our Commitment Knows No Bounds.” The annual report spotlights how Hologic leverages its financial strength, derived from its innovative medical technologies,...Read more