Virginia Mason Memorial in Yakima, Wash., has received four awards this year from Practice Greenhealth to recognize its sustainability efforts, according to an article on the NBC website.
The Greenhealth Emerald Award is presented to hospitals that demonstrate superior sustainability programs.
The Circles of Excellence Award was given to Virginia Mason for reducing use of toxic chemicals or sourcing food sustainably in its food service program.
The Greening the Operating Room Recognition Award acknowledges hospital sustainability programs that drive environmental stewardship within the surgical suite.
The Making Medicine Mercury-Free Award is given to health-care facilities that have virtually eliminated mercury and have policies in place to prevent it from re-entering the facility.
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