Environmental sustainability and its effects on well-being

Dr. Elizabeth Harry welcomes Chip Amoe, U-M Health’s Chief Sustainability Officer, who shares how his Michigan roots and passion for revitalizing communities inspired his career in health care sustainability. He highlights the vital link between climate change and health, emphasizing the need for hospitals to lead sustainability efforts. Through thoughtful building design, like the LEED-Platinum certified D. Dan and Betty Kahn Health Care Pavilion, and a focus on reducing waste, emissions, and harmful chemicals, U-M Health is improving well-being for patients, staff, and communities. Amoe encourages individuals to be ambassadors for sustainable practices both at work and home. Learn more:U-M Health Environmental Sustainability & Carbon NeutralityD. Dan and Betty Kahn Health Care PavilionTranscriptLearn more about how the Office of Well-Being aids it team members and brings a culture of belonging, resilience and support. Well-Being at Michigan Medicine is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network, and is produced by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. You can subscribe to Well-Being at Michigan Medicine on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.