28 Jun UW Health gets high honors for sustainability efforts
MADISON, Wis. – UW Health recently earned seven national awards from Practice Greenhealth, a nonprofit organization focused on making the health care industry more sustainable.
Three UW Health hospitals in Madison were recognized for excellence in sustainability strategies and environmental achievements in several categories, according to Mary Statz, program director, Energy Management and Sustainability, UW Health. University Hospital and American Family Children’s Hospital receive one award per category, as the two hospitals share a campus.
University Hospital, American Family Children’s Hospital and East Madison Hospital received the Greening the Operating Room Award, which honors facilities that have made substantial progress in reducing the impact of the surgical environment. Read more…