Daily Archives: June 27, 2025

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Leading the Charge in Healthcare Sustainability – GHG Emissions Reduction Initiative

Interviewee: Jo Bjorgaard, DNP, RN, PHN, CSSBB Title: Senior Climate & Health Manager Organization: Climate Advocacy Lab Background and Project Overview As the Pediatric Quality Improvement Consultant and Sustainability Lead at a large Midwestern academic health system, Jo Bjorgaard recognized a critical gap in the organization’s environmental accountability: no formal […]

Integrating Environmental Stewardship into Nursing Practice at Providence St. Patrick Hospital

Name of Interviewee: Sarah E. Johnson Organization: Providence St. Patrick Hospital Initiative Overview Sarah Johnson led a comprehensive environmental stewardship and climate action initiative at Providence St. Patrick Hospital, a regional acute care facility with approximately 1,300 employees and 600 nurses. The project was a multi-faceted effort to integrate sustainability […]