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In this edition: Updates from May!

April showers bring May flowers: An update from the Green Team

Celebrating National Physician's Day, Nursing Week, Physio Month & Mental Health Week!

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Thank you to all of our frontline working physicians and nurses for your dedication to patient care and protecting our planet. We are proud to work by your side, to not just transform our healthcare system, but also live and grow in unity with our environment.  


Your commitment and passion are the true drivers of change and we are so excited to continue working with you!


Spotlight on our recent collaboration with McMaster Family Medicine and PEACH

The cover of our end-of-life care toolkit featuring the title and an image of cherry blossoms

The HFHT Green Team worked in collaboration with PEACH Health Ontario, McMaster University Department of Family Medicine, to create the Advanced Care Planning with Sustainable Healthcare for Serious Illness and End of Life Care toolkit.  

 

This toolkit aims to assist primary health care teams in overcoming barriers when engaging with Advance Care Planning and in providing patient-centered care throughout a life-limiting illness trajectory, from diagnosis to End of Life. It also provides insight into the palliative approach and how environmentally sustainable practices can be integrated into patient care and delivery. 

Attention NURSES, we want to hear from you!

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Do you want to meet other sustainability-minded nurses working in primary care in your community? You're in the right place! Click here to connect with us!


Are you interested in learning more about how you could be a sustainability leader in your nursing practice? Check out this Nursing Toolkit for Planetary Health from the Canadian Association of Nurses for the Environment (CANE).

GREEN CORNER NEWS

Getting Down to Business: Welcome to our MBA Team

We are excited to be working with an MBA student team led by Professor Behrouz Bakhtiari! MBA students Tina and Frank are joining the HFHT for a 2.5 month independent study course where they will help us at the Green Initiative develop our business strategy.

The update you're all waiting on:

THE GREEN OFFICE CHALLENGE

We know you’re excited. We promise that the wait is almost over! The update is in progress, stay tuned! 

UPCOMING EVENTS


Event description: 2024 Policy and Advocacy Call will feature a PFAS Panel Presentation with 3 advocates discussing the finalized PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation and what this means for nurses and patients. The discussion will also touch on how PFAS policy is being enacted at the state level.

Date: June 6th

Location: Virtual

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Event description: Safeguarding Our Planet, One Health Facility at a Time” webinar will dive into the vital role of sustainable practices in healthcare facilities. Our healthcare system is a major contributor to Canada’s carbon footprint, and it’s time to take action! Hear from experts Dr. Myles Sergeant and Dr. Owen Dan Luo as they share actionable climate strategies you can implement at your hospital and clinic.

Date: June 7th, 11:00am EST

Location: Virtual

Register Here

Event description: Community tree planting event in Guelph at Exhibition Park! Participants of all gardening skill levels welcome!

Date: June 22nd, 11am EDT (check out the link below for updates!)

Details Here

Celebrate World Environment Day on June 5th!

#GenerationRestoration

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Edition 32 | May 28th, 2024

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