Duke Medicine Earth Care
Creating A New Standard for the Environment and Health Care
Duke Medicine is committed to creating a sustainable environment for patient care -- we want to take care of you and the planet.
The links on this page showcase some of our efforts in green health care.
Articles from Duke Medicine
Duke's Green Garage
This video shows off green features in the new parking garage for Duke Eye Center.
Slideshow: Duke University Hospital's Green Roof
Take a photo tour of Duke University Hospital's green roof and learn more about the project.
Roof Project Wins National Award
Duke University Hospital’s commitment to go “green” in its 2007 heliport roof replacement project has won a national award for environmental stewardship and design excellence.
A Healing Garden
Duke Medicine's gardens serve patient needs and the environment.
Slideshow: Healing Gardens of Duke Medicine
At Duke, we pride ourselves on the gardens we tend. Here are some of the healing gardens that are available at our locations.
Duke Medicine Steps up Green Efforts
Duke has taken steps to “green” its operations, in everything from construction projects to housekeeping services.
In the News
Triangle Colleges Hope 'Green' Look Attracts Students
Duke University Hospital's green roof is featured in this article.
-- News & Observer
Lean & Green (PDF)
Piedmont region hospitals go green for healthy planet, patients, and staff.
-- Gannett Healthcare Group/Nursing Spectrum (www.nurse.com). (Copyright 2008. All rights reserved. Used with permission.)
Hospitals Seek Ways to Conserve Water, Reuse Materials
Hospitals, synonymous with improving patient health, are taking on another challenge - increasing water and energy-conservation efforts with the goal of improving the environment.
-- Triangle Business Journal
NC Voices: Greener Hospitals
WUNC's State of Things host Frank Stasio discusses how design has become a healing tool aimed at human health, as well as the health of the natural environment.
-- WUNC
Additional Resources
Sustainability @ Duke University
Duke Global Health PLUS (Placement of Life-changing Usable Surplus)
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