| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 72.67 |
| Liaison | Aurora Sharrard |
| Submission Date | Feb. 13, 2024 |
University of Pittsburgh
IN-22: Hospital Network
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.50 / 0.50 |
Samantha
Chan Assistant Director of Sustainability Office of Sustainability |
Does the institution have an affiliated healthcare facility that is a current member or active participant of the following?:
| Yes or No | |
| Global Green and Healthy Hospitals Network | No |
| Healthier Hospitals Initiative / Practice Greenhealth | Yes |
| An equivalent green health care network or program that has been approved by AASHE | --- |
Documentation affirming the institution’s participation in a green hospital network:
Website URL where information affirming the institution's participation in a green hospital network is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The University of Pittsburgh's affiliated healthcare partner is UPMC, which has a variety of local facilities. Of those facilities, UPMC Magee-Women’s has been a Practice Greenhealth member since 2015.
1) UPMC Magee-Women’s Practice Greenhealth membership acknowledgement - https://www.upmc.com/locations/hospitals/magee/about-us/environmental-initiatives/awards-recognition#:~:text=UPMC%20Magee%2DWomens%20Hospital%20has,2021%3A%20Environmental%20Excellence%20Award.
2) 2023 Practice Greenhealth awards to UPMC Magee Women's Hospital included 3 Environmental Excellence awards (Partner for Change Award, Greening the OR Recognition Award, & Circle of Excellence Award, Food Circle Honoree) - https://c4ca.pitt.edu/achievements
3) UPMC Sustainability Commitments: https://www.upmc.com/about/community-commitment/greening
PITT / UPMC AFFILLIATION
Through its affiliation with UPMC, the University of Pittsburgh’s Schools of Health Sciences (including the School of Medicine) offer students opportunities for clinical training, educational experiences, and research in virtually any medical specialty. Although legally separate and distinct entities, the School of Medicine and UPMC share mutual interdependence and a synergy that is reflected in a common commitment to excellence in education, research, and clinical care.
Learn more: https://www.medadmissions.pitt.edu/admissions/who-we-are/about-upmc
UPMC and University of Pittsburgh affiliation - https://www.upmc.com/about/why-upmc/story
The University of Pittsburgh's affiliated healthcare partner is UPMC, which has a variety of local facilities. Of those facilities, UPMC Magee-Women’s has been a Practice Greenhealth member since 2015.
1) UPMC Magee-Women’s Practice Greenhealth membership acknowledgement - https://www.upmc.com/locations/hospitals/magee/about-us/environmental-initiatives/awards-recognition#:~:text=UPMC%20Magee%2DWomens%20Hospital%20has,2021%3A%20Environmental%20Excellence%20Award.
2) 2023 Practice Greenhealth awards to UPMC Magee Women's Hospital included 3 Environmental Excellence awards (Partner for Change Award, Greening the OR Recognition Award, & Circle of Excellence Award, Food Circle Honoree) - https://c4ca.pitt.edu/achievements
3) UPMC Sustainability Commitments: https://www.upmc.com/about/community-commitment/greening
PITT / UPMC AFFILLIATION
Through its affiliation with UPMC, the University of Pittsburgh’s Schools of Health Sciences (including the School of Medicine) offer students opportunities for clinical training, educational experiences, and research in virtually any medical specialty. Although legally separate and distinct entities, the School of Medicine and UPMC share mutual interdependence and a synergy that is reflected in a common commitment to excellence in education, research, and clinical care.
Learn more: https://www.medadmissions.pitt.edu/admissions/who-we-are/about-upmc
UPMC and University of Pittsburgh affiliation - https://www.upmc.com/about/why-upmc/story
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