Ep 64: Grand Rounds: Sustainability in the OR: A Role for Everyone (Paige Fox)

Recorded on May 30, 2025.Join us for grand rounds this week where Dr. Paige Fox, a plastic surgeon and associate professor at the Stanford University School of Medicine, discusses sustainability and environmentally-friendly practices in the operating room.Dr. Paige Fox is Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who specializes in hand surgery, reconstructive microsurgery, as well as peripheral nerve and brachial plexus surgery. She is an Associate Professor in the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive surgery in the Department of Surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Fox has a passion for sustainability and health care's effect on the environment. She serves as the Medical Director of Sustainability for Stanford Health Care where she is involved in efforts to green the OR and the clinics.Please note that while this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today.Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.