Environmental Stewardship News
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.
5/24/2021
At Providence, we are driven by a faith that we are here to be caretakers of Earth. We believe in the common good and building communities that support environmental stewardship.
4/29/2021
A look at the first year of Providence's journey to carbon negativity.
4/8/2021
Providence leaders share their perspectives on how to better align clinical operations with environmental stewardship efforts. Learn more.
3/31/2021
A discussion between executives about Providence’s initiatives to reduce carbon emissions and become carbon negative by 2030.
2/27/2021
Review our environmental stewardship accomplishments from the past year on our path to becoming carbon negative by 2030.
2/11/2021
Find ways to help Providence become carbon negative by 2030. Learn more.
2/15/2021
Learn what causes poor indoor air quality and why it’s especially harmful to health as we age. Find out how to combat pollutants using three easy tips.
2/4/2021
Providence is committed to reducing transportation-related emissions to become carbon negative by 2030. Learn more.
1/22/2021
Providence is committed to reducing harmful chemicals in its practices to become carbon negative by 2030. Learn more.
1/13/2021
Reducing food waste sent to landfills is a critical component of Providence's plans to be carbon negative by 2030. Learn more.
12/17/2020
Providence is committed to reducing energy and water consumption to become carbon negative by 2030. Learn more.
12/15/2020
Providence seeks to reduce waste-related emissions by 20% by 2030. Learn more.
11/28/2020
Learn what Beth Schenk, executive director of environmental stewardship at Providence, says about the goals of consuming less energy and becoming carbon negative.
10/28/2020
Learn how environmental stewardship in healthcare allows Providence to improve the quality of care we provide, protect the planet and live out our Catholic mission.
6/4/2020
Beth Schenk announced as new environmental stewardship lead for Providence
With all the heavy challenges so many of us are experiencing due to COVID-19, here's some good news that made us smile this week.