West Palm Beach VA Receives Prestigious Sustainability Award

It is a strategic priority of the West Palm Beach VA Healthcare System to create impact by introducing a range of initiatives designed to mitigate waste, reduce reliance on finite resources and promote a healthier environment for all. These efforts include enhanced recycling initiatives, optimized utility consumption, and adoption of sustainable practices that result in improved efficiency and cost savings.

“The Partner for Change Award validates our commitment and ongoing effort to provide exceptional care to patients while maximizing resources and preserving the planet,” said WPBVAHCS Executive Director Cory Price. “As a healthcare system, we must set the example to optimize our personal health, the health of Veterans, and the health of our communities.”

West Palm Beach VA Healthcare System recently began a transition to a fleet of electric vehicles, installing the first ever vehicle charging station on campus to reduce both fuel costs and emissions.

This, along with many other initiatives exemplify the commitment toward environmental stewardship and move to reduce the ecological footprint of the healthcare system while contributing positively to society.

For more information, contact the West Palm Beach VA Healthcare System Public Affairs Office at 561-422-8607.

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Andrea Madrazo, Public Affairs Officer