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My family and I took a recent trip to #Monterey, CA. A relatively short trip from the Sacramento-area meandering through California’s variety of city, agricultural and coastal areas. (Sidebar: coming from someone born here, if you haven’t visted #California I highly recommend adding to your bucket list.) During our time at the #Montereybayaquarium (a must see) I was struck by this picture and the environmental impact. Upon returning to work, I was surprised to find a huge lab supply shipment for a trial that we were recently selected as a site, but still pending standard start-up approval steps. Some of the kits will likely expire before we can use them. In today's world, sustainability isn't just a buzzword—it's a necessity. As professionals in the clinical research field, we have a unique opportunity to incorporate environmental processes into our daily operations, both at research sites and among sponsor vendors. 1. What sustainable practices are currently being implemented at your research site or organization? 2. How can sponsors and vendors collaborate more effectively to reduce the environmental impact of clinical trials? 3. What innovative solutions have you seen or implemented to promote green practices in clinical research? From reducing paper use with electronic data capture to optimizing logistics to cut down on carbon footprints, every step counts. Let's share our experiences, challenges, and successes to build a more sustainable future for clinical research. Comment below with your insights, experiences, and ideas on making clinical research more environmentally friendly. Together, we can drive positive change! #Oncologytrials #SustainableResearch #ClinicalTrials #GreenClinicalResearch #EnvironmentalSustainability #ClinicalResearchSites #EcoFriendly #ResearchInnovation #SustainablePractices

As Microbiome Guardians we value interdependence in business as we do in human health. This month, we're celebrating B Corp Month. For those who don't know, being Certified B Corps means that we are committed to use business as a force for good. Embrace ambitions to set high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. We’ve been celebrating the movement during March with other local B Corps in Gloucestershire and Bristol and are looking forward to push for more collaborations in the near future, especially through the newly formed B Local in Gloucestershire, https://lnkd.in/e57jmuSA B Corp month is a fantastic way for us to focus on our ambitious plans for the next 12 months. Here are some of our plans: - Integrate Environmental performance measurements on department level linked to board reviews. - Start My Green Lab certification for our Bristol Lab. - Create a more easily engaged process for using employees volunteering hours. - New menstrual and menopause policy and improved and clarified policy around citizen jury/court service. - Collect more supplier data to increase supply chain impact understanding. - Working more strategically with local B Corps, responsible businesses and organisations. - Review our event management through an impact lens. Read more in our latest impact report here: https://lnkd.in/eHxsrRN #bcorp #BCorpMonth

Building meaningful connections is effortless when individuals are deeply involved in pursuing a shared objective. Collaboration thrives when everyone is committed to a common goal and I find great satisfaction in supporting relationship building activities that bring people together. #Teamwork #PartnershipBuilding"

📆 Avail of the early bird registration rates now! 👥 Focusing on four pivotal and pertinent themes as guided by our dynamic Co-chairs and Scientific Committee, this Conference promises rich discussions and insights, and is envisioned to be a platform for key decision makers and stakeholders in the regulatory ecosystem to connect, engage, and network. 👀 Take a peek at the scientific committee behind the conference and hear from them on shaping the future of healthcare access, innovation, and sustainability. 👉 Register now for early bird rates: https://lnkd.in/ga8sAkmy Murray Lumpkin Raymond Chua Nan Liu Dr. Tamra Lysaght Andy Greenfield James Kingsland OBE Harvey Castro, MD, MBA. Helpp.ai   #CoRE10thAnniversary #CoRETurns10 #CoRESciCon #RegulatingTheFutureOfHealth

When: Monday, October 28 & Tuesday, October 29Where: The Monona Terrace Convention CenterPrice Per Ticket: Members $225 Non-Members $400 Sponsors $185 BUY TICKETS: https://lnkd.in/gnMRN7GW Session Spotlight: Pioneering Sustainability through Innovation Conventional wisdom says healthcare is stodgy, dated, and ripe for disruption. But what if a health system wasn’t only embracing innovation, but was the source and mechanism for change? That’s what Emplify Health (formerly Bellin & Gundersen Health System) has been doing for over a decade.Join Bill Farrell, Emplify’s Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer, to experience parallel stories of success—how their sustainability journey saves patients millions of dollars annually and has made Emplify one of the most energy autonomous health care systems in the world; and, how Emplify’s innovation arm has incubated those sustainability initiatives and others—keeping Emplify on the cutting edge and generating revenue to support its vision of thriving people and healthy communities.

Fitzsimons Innovation Community knows that choosing a home for your life sciences organization is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make. Our recent whitepaper, Choosing an Innovation Community, gives you all the information you need when planning where to put down roots. Hint: Colorado is a leading choice and Fitzsimons Innovation Community is the right partner to support your growth. #COHubforHealthImpact #COLeadsLifeSciences CO Hub for Health Impact https://lnkd.in/emi7t63E

Stanford Byers Center for Biodesign what an esteemed panel of experts. And a very timely topic. I am very excited to be part of it. #healthtech #healthcareai #responsibleai

Greening Your Medical Practice: Reducing Your Carbon Footprint While Saving Money | January 29, 2024 Facilitated by Dr. Todd Sack and sponsored by University of Texas Health and Physicians for Social Responsibility. In this session, the attendees will be able to explain the impacts of outpatient healthcare upon environmental quality and climate change, 2. know what open access resources are available for practice managers and health professionals to 'green' their practices, and 3. be able to initiate a practical, accessible, money-saving, and climate-saving environmental sustainability practice management program in their offices and clinics. https://zurl.co/yYKN

Compelling collection of case studies - digital transformation is vital for the long term sustainability of our health service. #digitalhealth #digitaltransformation #nhs #sustainability

Green Health Coalition Webinar: Event Summary I had the pleasure of co-organizing and opening the Green Health Coalition webinar, which took place on June 28th. I'm delighted to report that over 50 representatives from the broad healthcare sector participated in the event. 🗣️ During the Green Health Coalition webinar – an initiative by the Institute for Innovation and Responsible Development (INNOWO) and several academic partners and healthcare institutions – we discussed key issues related to the impact of environmental conditions on human health. 🌍 It is estimated that 13.7 million deaths, nearly one-quarter of all deaths worldwide, are linked to environmental conditions. Data clearly shows the connection between the state of the environment and human health. Conversely, the healthcare sector itself also contributes to climate change – accounting for 4% of CO2 emissions, surpassing sectors such as shipping and aviation. 🏥 The challenge we face is to organize the healthcare system in such a way as to provide the highest quality medical services while simultaneously caring for the natural environment. 🔋 The energy consumption of devices used in the healthcare system is the main factor influencing emissions. Therefore, energy optimization is crucial for environmental aspects. The healthcare system generates significant amounts of waste, including hazardous waste – and its proper management is also critical to the environmental impact of the healthcare system. 🌿 Silesian University of Technology, as a founding member of the Green Health Coalition, strives to be an active participant. During our meeting, two distinguished specialists from Faculty of Energy and Environmental Engineering shared their knowledge and experience: - Dr. Michał Kozioł – has been dealing with issues related to waste management and medical waste for over 20 years, participating in the design of pioneering TPO installations. - Dr. Szymon Sobek – specializes in energy, renewable energy, and presented topics related to energy transformation in hospitals and its implications for the natural environment. I sincerely thank all participants for their active involvement and engagement. Your support and interest are crucial for improving human health and the state of our environment. 🌍💚 #Healthcare #GreenHealthCoalition #Webinar #INNOWO #Ecology #EnergyTransformation #SilesianUniversityOfTechnology https://lnkd.in/dj5vXYkY