Combermere, Ontario, January 15, 2026 – The Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care (the Coalition) is proud to announce the release of its Nix the Nitrous suite of resources, designed to help health care organizations significantly reduce their environmental footprint by addressing one of the most potent greenhouse gases used in clinical settings—nitrous oxide (N₂O). … Read more
December 5, 2025 – The Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care is excited to share a new video spotlighting the central acid delivery system (CDS) at St. Michael’s Hospital—a site of Unity Health Toronto—an innovative and sustainable solution for delivering dialysis treatment: https://youtu.be/4Sh1hxCDC3A. This video was created as part of the Decarbonization in Action project, … Read more
Imagine you’re sitting in your doctor’s office. You’ve been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, maybe a bit disconnected. After listening carefully, your physician reaches for their prescription pad. But instead of writing a medication, they scribble something unexpected: “20 minutes of nature every day.” Read Story Here
Combermere, Ontario, March 27, 2025 – The Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care (the Coalition) proudly marks the successful completion of the first year of the ‘Preparing Canada’s Health Care Buildings for Net-Zero’ project. Supported by the Government of Canada’s Low Carbon Economy Implementation Readiness Fund, this initiative is equipping health care organisations with the … Read more
Combermere, Ontario: February 21, 2025 – Canada’s premier green health care resource network, the Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care, has launched a new initiative in its sustainable health arsenal to help Canada’s hospitals (and clinics) deal with the negative impacts of nitrous oxide (N2O) storage and use. Enter Nix the Nitrous, part of a … Read more
Speaking at the GLOBExCHANGE conference on Wednesday, medical experts warned that as climate change worsens, hospitals and clinics are contributing to the problem. They are calling for a national strategy to decarbonize healthcare, ensuring that health facilities and supply chains reduce their emissions before the sector’s carbon footprint worsens the very health crises it aims to … Read more
A new national awareness campaign aims to help reduce and better reuse plastics in health care settings. The 3 year government-funded project is a collaboration between CCGHC and Hamilton Health Sciences. Read Article Here
Climate change is making us sick — and the healthcare system is exacerbating the problem. But new strategies suggest it’s possible to clean up our act. Read Article Here
21 janvier 2025 – La Coalition canadienne pour un système de santé écologiques (la Coalition), en collaboration avec Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS), lancera une nouvelle initiative nationale de sensibilisation à la réduction et à la réutilisation des plastiques dans les établissements de soins de santé. Ce projet de trois ans est financé par Environnement et … Read more
January 21, 2025 –The Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care (the Coalition), in collaboration with Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) will launch a new national awareness initiative to reduce and reuse plastics in health care settings. This three-year project is funded by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC). Reducing single use plastic (SUP) usage and waste … Read more
Canadian health care providers will be urged to “nix the nitrous” in a new campaign to curb greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from leaky centralized delivery systems for the anesthetic gas. Read Article Here
Combermere, Ontario – Made possible with an investment of $849,410 from the Government of Canada’s Low Carbon Economy Implementation Readiness Fund, the Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care (the Coalition) is embarking on an ambitious three-year project to accelerate the readiness of the Canadian health care workforce (HCW) and leadership to undertake climate change mitigation … Read more
Coalition Executive Director, Dr. Myles Sergeant was interviewed by the CP24 Morning Show, where he discussed the research-driven benefits of adding greenspaces to health care facilities. Read Article Here
CTV news interviewed Dr. Myles Sergeant to discuss how medical facilities are integrating trees/plants into their design to promote patient healing and sustainability, showcasing the health benefits of greenery. Read Article Here
McMaster University’s Faculty of Health Sciences spoke with The Coalition’s Executive Director Dr. Myles Sergeant about the dangers of climate change, the power individuals and the health care sector have to make more sustainable choices, and why he says he hasn’t lost hope to save our “frail planet.” Read Article Here
Canadians across the country are embracing active transportation and a more planet-friendly lifestyle. In particular, many are turning to battery-powered micro-mobility devices (BPMM) to get them to and from work, to the ice cream parlour and grocery store, to the library and beyond. In addition, hospitals and long-term care homes are engaging in practices that … Read more
Hamilton, Ontario: December 21, 2023 – Research led by the Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care on personal protective equipment (PPE), intentionally designed and manufactured as reusable, including gowns, goggles, face shields, and elastomeric respirators, was conducted to identify prospects to reduce plastic PPE waste focusing on opportunities for reduction and reuse in the health system. … Read more
The 2022 Green Hospital Scorecard Awards were announced Wednesday December 13th, at virtual award presentations held by the Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care. These award were made possible with the support of our partner Health Canada and our award sponsors Trane, Shift Energy, Roche, Ecotex, GE Healthcare and Better Battery. You can now watch a recording of the awards HERE … Read more
As a prominent healthcare provider in Canada, Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) is concerned with the effects of our sector on society, the environment, and our patients, as well as the communities we serve and the world. In an effort to transform Canada’s health care supply chains and achieve our shared vision of a resilient, equitable, and … Read more
This article sheds light on the Canadian health system’s interest in environmental sustainability and efforts to build a more climate-resilient health care system. Read Article Here
ADVANCING AWARENESS, SUPPORT AND ADOPTION OF BATTERY-POWERED MICRO-MOBILITY SOLUTIONS IN CANADA’S HEALTH SERVICES SECTOR Combermere, ON – A new zero emission vehicle initiative advancing awareness, support and adoption of battery-powered micro-mobility (BPMM) solutions in Canada’s health services sector has just come on the scene. The Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care has been granted the privilege … Read more
