Environmental Stewardship News
11/13/2023
Learn how partnerships are a critical part of reducing the estimated 8.5% of national greenhouse gas emissions coming from the health care sector.
10/31/2023
Practice Greenhealth has recognized Providence Alaska Medical Center and Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center for exemplary environmental stewardship.
10/13/2023
Learn how the work Providence is doing to support the environment is deeply connected to our Mission, the Catholic faith and Catholic health care.
8/31/2023
From electric vehicles to alternative commuting, learn about the efforts Providence is taking to lower emissions from transportation.
7/17/2023
Learn how leaders at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, Montana are supporting the planet by reducing food waste throughout the hospital.
6/23/2023
Hospital awarded with Practice Greenhealth's Partner for Change award for the its commitment to environmental excellence.
6/5/2023
29 Providence hospitals earn Greenhealth recognition
5/5/2023
How we practice health care in our clinics is a big part of how we support our planet. Learn how we care for our communities with the Earth in mind.
4/4/2023
Providence announced that Brian Chesebro, M.D., is joining its national advocacy and social responsibility division as the first medical director of environmental stewardship.
4/5/2023
We all have a part to play in protecting our planet. Learn how the Providence community is planning to volunteer to help the cause this Earth Day.
3/2/2023
Climate resiliency impacts how we deliver care to patients, what we bring to our communities and how we operationalize our work.
2/7/2023
At Providence, we’re working to protect our environment. Chemical management – including anesthetics – is an important part of that effort. Learn how.
1/17/2023
At Providence, we’re working to lower our carbon footprint, and our energy use is an important part of that effort. Learn how.
12/6/2022
At Providence, we’re making strides to lower our carbon footprint. Learn what we achieved in 2022.
11/10/2022
At Providence, we’re diverting waste from landfills to lower our carbon footprint. Here’s how.
10/3/2022
We’re working to reduce the carbon footprint of our food services at Providence. Here’s how.
8/31/2022
Learn more of our complete guide on how to save water at home.
6/29/2022
National environmental leader recognizes our work towards carbon negative goal.
4/20/2022
View Providence’s 2021 Environmental Stewardship Report. It includes data, detailing our progress towards becoming carbon negative by 2030.
4/21/2022
Providence is pleased to share our first Environmental Stewardship Report highlighting our environmentally sustainable practices.
3/31/2022
A discussion between healthcare leaders in the environmental, energy and sustainability sectors discussing the importance of culture change toward waste.
2/24/2022
A discussion between executives and students about the importance of mental health around climate anxiety.
The holiday season produces large amounts of waste. Learn how you can celebrate the holidays and protect the Earth.
11/13/2021
Taking small actions now can help you better protect your health during an extreme weather event. Learn more.
2/3/2022
Children are anxious about the climate, too, and they need adults to help them. Learn how to better support the kids in your life.
11/3/2021
Climate change drives bigger weather events with serious health implications. Learn more about the impacts.
11/1/2021
Health systems must be part of the climate change conversation and solution. Learn how Providence is making an impact.
8/18/2021
Providence has a strategic climate plan that outlines five areas to address to reach our goal of being carbon negative by 2030. Climate resilience is a key part of the plan.
Practice Greenhealth awarded 23 of our acute ministries the “Environmental Excellence” award, the most ever for Providence.
7/2/2021
Healthcare contributes to a major public health threat – climate change. Learn how your choices can make a difference.