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WEBINAR - Preparing for climate change at health care facilities: Extreme Heat | |
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Date: July 25th, 2024
Time: 9am PT/12pm ET/1pm AT
Join the Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care, PEACH Health Ontario, and CASCADES for the third instalment of our webinar series, "Preparing for Climate Change at Health Care Facilities".
In this webinar, hear from Dr. Myles Sergeant as he explores the impact of heat on health. Dr. Anna Gunz will provide valuable insights on preparing clinics for heat, while expert Ron Drummond will discuss preventative maintenance strategies to mitigate heat impacts in health care facilities.
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BREAKING NEWS: Coalition Executive Director Dr. Myles Sergeant featured in CP 24 Morning Show | |
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Coalition Executive Director, Dr. Myles Sergeant was interviewed by the CP24 Morning Show, where he discussed the research-driven benefits of adding greenspaces to health care facilities.
The segment also featured the Coalition's Canadian Health Care Forest Initiative which aims to aid health care facility champions in the development of green spaces at their facility.
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Nature prescriptions and Indigenous peoples: A qualitative inquiry in the Northwest Territories, Canada
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Nature prescription programs are becoming more common within healthcare settings and facilities. Despite the health benefits of being in nature, nature prescriptions within the context of Indigenous Peoples have received little attention. Researchers Nicole Redver, Jamie Hartmann-Boyce and Sarah Tonkin-Crine went out to answer the following question: What are circumpolar-based physicians’ and Indigenous Elders’ views on nature prescribing in the Northwest Territories, Canada?
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INESSS recommends Quebec switch surgery anesthetic to reduce carbon footprint
The Gazette
Anesthesia using desflurane gas has a carbon footprint about 40 times higher than sevoflurane, when taking into account its potency and the 20-year global warming potential, or GWP-20.
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has given INESSS the mandate to formulate recommendations on the best clinical practices to reduce the carbon footprint of general inhalation anesthesia without compromising the safety of care. The ministry made the request following a request from Quebec’s association of anesthesiologists.
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Send a letter: tell HOOPP to make it's climate investments count
Shift: Action for Pension Wealth and Planet Health
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The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) has promised to invest $23 billion in climate solutions by 2030. That’s good news for your pension and the planet.
Health sector workers in Ontario are pleased to see HOOPP’s progress, but want to make sure their pension fund’s future investments don’t include dangerous distractions or false climate solutions that won’t help protect their pension and the planet.
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Canada's push against greenwashing is working
Canada's National Observer
Efforts to stop companies from spreading misinformation in Canada about their impact on the climate and environment appear to be taking hold. The Pathways Alliance, a coalition of Canada's six largest fossil fuel producers, cleared its website and social media channels on Wednesday, blaming Bill C-59
The decision is a "potential watershed moment for corporate accountability in Canada," and "demonstrates the far-reaching impact of this modest provision requiring truth in advertising even before its passage," said Leah Temper, health and economic policy program director at the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment.
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Heroes: how these Swiss seniors won first-ever climate case in international court
Corporate Knights
Heat-related deaths have spiked by roughly 30% in Europe over the last two decades. A group of older Swiss women successfully argued their government wasn't doing enough to protect them.
European Court of Human Rights ruled in favour of a group of 2,400 older Swiss women who argued that the government was putting them at greater risk of dying during heat waves by not doing enough to combat climate change.
Nine years after they began their battle, the women made legal history, winning the first ever climate case in an international court.
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The Plastic Project
CAPE | ACME
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The Plastic Project is a people-focused video series created in collaboration with the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE), Environmental Defence, and Breast Cancer Action Quebec.
The project is an awareness campaign that illustrates three key components of the plastic problem in three separate videos entitled:
1) The "Lifecycle" of Plastic: cradle to grave;
2) Plastic and Human Health; and
3) Plastic and Climate Change.
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UK study finds growing support for plant-based hospital meals
Express
The study of 2,000 adults revealed that while 79% have sympathy for the NHS in its current state, 55% believe something needs to change when it comes to the meals served.
Being more environmentally friendly, healthier and more inclusive to different cultures and beliefs were some of the best benefits to a meat-free menu in hospitals, according to respondents. Meanwhile, 25% think it could help encourage healthy eating once home from hospital.
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Medically tailored meals show promise for reducing healthcare costs
News Medical, Life Sciences
According to new research looking at every U.S. state, programs that deliver medically tailored meals (MTMs) to people with diet-sensitive conditions such as diabetes and heart disease along with limitations in the ability to perform daily activities could lead to substantial savings in healthcare costs. Using computer models to estimate the benefits of such programs minus the expense of implementing them, researchers found significant variation between U.S. states but an overall net cost savings in almost every state.
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A coastal revolution in hospital food
The Tyee
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From Anchorage to Haida Gwaii to Vancouver and beyond, hospitals are reimagining their menus. Some seek to return Indigenous foodways to the healing process, while others aim to slash the big climate impacts of institutional food services.
In both cases, chefs and medical staff are turning to more local and sustainable foods and attempting to tackle the difficult problem of food waste.
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How to accelerate Canada’s clean energy transition? Treat it like health care
Toronto Star
Canada, with 80% non-emitting electricity from hydropower, needs to expand and modernize its power grids to meet its clean energy goals. The federal government is preparing regulations and investment tax credits while respecting provincial authority, but alignment of energy and climate policies is crucial. Developing comprehensive provincial net zero energy road maps is essential, and the Electricity Advisory Council suggests making these road maps a condition for federal funding to ensure progress towards net zero by 2050.
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Do you know about floating photovoltaic solar energy?
Iberdrola
Solar photovoltaic energy is one of the most important and well-established renewable energy sources.
For the past few years, floating solar PV has been gaining ground, which, according to the World Bank, could double installed capacity. At the moment, it has gone from 61 MW in 2015 to more than 3 GW in 2021, with 688 MW added in 2020 alone.
According to the World Bank, floating solar power could double the existing installed capacity of solar power.
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Manitoba announces $4,000 provincial EV purchase rebate
Electric Autonomy
Electric vehicle sales in Manitoba may see a boost following the announcement of a $4,000 provincial rebate for new EVs and $2,500 for used EVs.
Manitoba is the seventh province in Canada to offer an EV rebate, which is stackable with the $5,000 federal rebate. Just Ontario, Saskatchewan and Alberta do not offer an incentive.
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Squamish First Nation is trying out Lime electric bikes this summer
Electric Autonomy
This summer, the Squamish Nation is trying out a fleet of electric Lime bikes.
It’s being made possible by a new partnership between the First Nation community and shared micro-mobility provider Lime to offer a safer, cleaner and more affordable way to travel. The Squamish Nation (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw) is located in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia.
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The Mobile EV Education Trailer (MEET) Dilawri is in Mississauga until August!
Plug'n Drive
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From July 11 to August 4, 2024, MEET Dilawri will be stationed at the 401 Dixie Auto Mall in Mississauga, open Thursday through Sunday. This initiative will serve as an engaging community hub, providing valuable information on the environmental and economic benefits of driving electric in Canada.
Explore the latest EV models from top manufacturers, including the Audi Q4 and Q8 e-tron provided by Audi Queensway, the KIA EV6 and Niro provided by 401 Dixie KIA, and the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV provided by Dixie Mitsubishi. Take them for a test drive and discover why making the switch makes sense.
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HealthCareCAN and the Province of Nova Scotia’s health system partner on provincial leadership academy
CHA Learning
HealthCareCAN and Nova Scotia’s health system have collaborated to develop a new provincial leadership development program – the Health System Leadership Academy. This program is designed to enhance leadership development opportunities for health system leaders throughout Nova Scotia.
“The goal of the Academy is to implement an integrated system-wide leadership program to support and train health system leaders as they navigate the evolving healthcare landscape and improve healthcare for Nova Scotians today and into the future.” said Anna Marenick, NS Health VP of People, Culture and Belonging. “Whether it is at the emerging, experienced or executive level, the Academy provides all levels of leaders with a consistent approach to health leadership capability building.”
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Green Hospitals Global Market Report 2024 - By Size, Share, Key Trends, Growth And Analysis, Forecast To 2033
Open PR
The new report published by The Business Research Company, titled "Green Hospitals Global Market Report 2024 - Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2024-2033," delivers an in-depth analysis of the leading size and forecasts, investment opportunities, winning strategies, market drivers and trends, competitive landscape, and evolving market trends.
As per the report, the green hospitals market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $40.56 billion in 2023 to $45.81 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.9%. The green hospitals market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years.
It will grow to $75.4 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.2%.
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Version 9.1 of the RETScreen® Clean Energy Management Software platform is now available for download from the RETScreen website. This update has arrived with a number of salient new features to enhance the RETScreen experience!
One of the latest features is an automated Net Zero Planning Tool which further enables portfolio-wide decarbonization planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting – all available within one single multilingual platform. Learn more about the new tool HERE.
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EVENTS, TRAINING AND WEBINARS | |
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Save the date for Trillium Health Partners, Stephanie Tom webinar
React Rheum
Upcoming webinar on Friday, September 27 at 9 AM PST / 12 PM EST by Dr. Stephanie Tom (Trillium Health Partners): “The climate emergency, science, and cost savings: How to communicate about climate change as healthcare workers.”
Registration information forthcoming.
Learn more HERE.
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2024 Canadian Conference on Global Health
Canadian Association for Global Health
The Canadian Conference on Global Health is an annual conference that brings together researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and students from various disciplines and sectors to discuss pressing global health issues. The conference provides a platform for sharing knowledge, best practices, and innovations in global health research, policy, and practice.
The 2024 Canadian Conference on Global Health will be held in person from October 25 to 27, 2024 at the Simon Fraser University, downtown Vancouver campus, BC, Canada, and virtually.
Submit an Abstract and learn more HERE
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CHES 2024 National Conference - Sept. 8th-10th | |
The 2024 CHES National Chapter Conference & Trade Show will be held in Halifax Nova Scotia on September 8th-10th.
Join us in Halifax for a chance to gain CEU credits with a fantastic program, visit an exhibit hall full of new information and innovation and mix and mingle with delegates from across Canada during social events.
Featured Keynote: Alan Mallory, CSP, MA(Psych), BSc, PE, PEng, PMP
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Have you registered as an organ donor?
Contact your local organ donation agency and speak to your family about your wishes. You have the power to save and transform lives. Learn more and register to donate HERE.
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The Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care is Canada’s premier green health care resource network, leading the evolution of green in Canada’s health sector as a national voice and catalyst for environmental change. www.greenhealthcare.ca | |
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