Environmental Stewardship

Climate change doesn’t impact all communities equally. Learn how Providence is working to increase health equity by building more resilient communities.

Learn how Providence is leading the health care sector to lower the effects of climate change on the health of our planet and the people who live on it.

Providence hospitals earned 55 Practice Greenhealth Awards in 2024. Learn more about the work these sites are doing to make health care more sustainable.

Practice Greenhealth has recognized Providence Alaska Medical Center with the Greenhealth Emerald Award and Greening the Operating Room Award.

Hospitals use a lot of energy. Providence is finding ways to cut that use with efficient, renewable alternatives that enhance patient care and comfort.

Being climate resilient means preparing, responding to and recovering from the health impacts of climate change. Learn how Providence is building climate resilience in the communities we serve.

From low-waste recipes to new ways to use old ingredients, Providence is cutting back on the food waste it’s sending to the landfill.

Health care doesn’t have to be wasteful. Learn how a new system at Providence is cutting back on unnecessary operating room supplies.

Reducing our carbon emissions and building climate resilience. Learn where we are heading in 2024 and beyond.

The holidays are a time of more food, gifts and celebration. Learn how to make them more sustainable this year with tips from Providence.

Learn how partnerships are a critical part of reducing the estimated 8.5% of national greenhouse gas emissions coming from the health care sector.

Practice Greenhealth has recognized Providence Alaska Medical Center and Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center for exemplary environmental stewardship.

Learn how the work Providence is doing to support the environment is deeply connected to our Mission, the Catholic faith and Catholic health care.

From electric vehicles to alternative commuting, learn about the efforts Providence is taking to lower emissions from transportation.

Learn how leaders at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, Montana are supporting the planet by reducing food waste throughout the hospital.

Hospital awarded with Practice Greenhealth's Partner for Change award for the its commitment to environmental excellence.

29 Providence hospitals earn Greenhealth recognition

How we practice health care in our clinics is a big part of how we support our planet. Learn how we care for our communities with the Earth in mind.

Providence announced that Brian Chesebro, M.D., is joining its national advocacy and social responsibility division as the first medical director of environmental stewardship.