Ophthalmology Sustainability Practices and Future Directions at Northwestern Medicine
In this Better Edge episode, David J. Palmer, MD, clinical associate professor of Ophthalmology at Northwestern Medicine, and Jeff Good, chief sustainability executive at Northwestern Medicine, discuss the current and future sustainability efforts at Northwestern Medicine, and how the Ophthalmology department has integrated them into daily operations. Dr. Palmer speaks on the medical industry’s impact on greenhouse gas emissions, including drug waste (in the OR and take-home medications) and environmental changes on eye health. Additionally, the guests share advice for other healthcare organizations and physicians that are looking to enhance their sustainability practices.
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