Parkland Hospital Named One Of The Greenest In America
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DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – Parkland Memorial Hospital has been named one of the 50 Greenest Hospitals in America by Becker's Hospital Review. Hospitals recognized have a variety of programs and initiatives in place to reduce their waste output, energy consumption, water use and general environmental footprint.
Since its sustainability program was established in 2013, Parkland has recycled or diverted more than 3,800 tons of waste through 30 different programs. In addition, the laundry water reclamation system saves approximately 12 million gallons of water per year.
"Parkland is fortunate to have a sustainability team and numerous 'green' champions throughout the hospital and health centers," said Miranda Skaaning, Parkland's Sustainability Coordinator. "Our efforts go beyond the hospital walls to help address issues related to the health effects of energy consumption, waste disposal and air pollution. We strive to improve our environmental footprint for the benefit of our community and beyond."
Parkland isn't alone in its sustainability efforts. Each year the system partners with neighboring hospitals and universities to host an electronic waste take-back event for Dallas County. And twice yearly, Parkland partners with the Dallas County Hospital District Police Department to host a prescription take-back event where members of the public can turn in unwanted, used or expired medications including prescriptions, over-the-counter medicine and pet medicine for safe disposal.
In addition to Becker's 'green' recognition, Parkland has received three LEED® Gold Certifications. In 2015, Parkland's Women's & Infants Specialty Health (WISH) Clinic and acute care hospital were awarded the LEED® Gold Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program, which sets voluntary standards for buildings. In 2013, Parkland earned LEED Gold for its Tower Garage located at the corner of Harry Hines Boulevard and Medical District Drive.
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