Hazel Crest, Ill. – Advocate South Suburban Hospital in Hazel Crest, Ill. has been awarded the Greenhealth Emerald Award, in recognition of its successes in environmental stewardship. The Emerald Award is given in recognition of health care facilities that have achieved improvements in their mercury elimination, waste reduction, recycling and source reduction programs.
“We are proud to be recognized for our leadership in environmental sustainability,” said Karen Clark, Vice President of Operations at Advocate South Suburban Hospital. “Our mission is to serve the health needs of individuals, families and the communities we serve. Being responsible stewards of the earth is a large part of that.”
Advocate South Suburban Hospital made many improvements toward “greening” the facility over the last year. They include LED lighting installation, steam trap replacements and being more efficient with supplies in the operating room. As part of the Chiller Project Building Addition, a new energy-efficient chiller was installed and insulated to minimize heat loss and energy consumption. Additionally, the roof of the building is reflective in order to minimize heat gain.
Practice Greenhealth is a leading national health care community that aims to empower their members to strengthen their dedication to environmental stewardship and increase efficiencies while improving patient safety and care. Winning hospitals are selected by Practice Greenhealth in recognition of their demonstrated leadership in the local community and health care sector.
Advocate South Suburban Hospital is a 289-bed, acute care facility. With almost 400 doctors on staff, community members can find the latest in heart care, emergency care, surgery, and extensive rehabilitation services at the hospital. In addition, specialty clinics serve patients with diverse needs such as wound care, chronic pain treatment, sleep disorders and ophthalmology. Advocate South Suburban Hospital also welcomes more than 1,000 babies each year in its Family Birthing Center.
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