Join us as we build one of the most influential and expansive communities of health professionals in the nation, committed to reducing the environmental impact of health care and advancing climate-smart health care through mitigation, resilience, and leadership.
We’re excited to work with you to amplify your influence and expertise to advance the growing health care sustainability movement – shaping a healthier future for our patients and the planet.
- Be a part of a nationwide community, forging connections with health professionals within and outside your field, specialty, and profession.
- Specialize your skills to meet a growing need as health systems integrate sustainability into their operations, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and prepare for climate resilience.
- Get support applying and advocating for medical and clinical director of sustainability and similar roles at your facility.
Stay informed of educational, networking, advocacy, and leadership opportunities.
We welcome all clinical health professionals based in the United States or Canada, such as:
- Dentists and dental students
- Dietitians
- EMTs and paramedics
- Nurses, advanced practice nurses, nursing students
- Pharmacists, pharmacy students, and pharmacy technicians
- Physicians and medical students
- Physician assistants
- Veterinarians and veterinary students
- And more
Climate change is already harming the health of our patients and communities, and the health sector is on the frontline of the climate crisis. As trusted voices, health professionals are uniquely positioned to respond – and to lead. The health care sector is responsible for 8.5% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions – and the highest per capita health care-related emissions in the world. If the sector doesn’t act, emissions are projected to triple by 2050.
There is no safe patient – or healthy community – on a sick planet. Join us to protect health, advance equity, and lead climate-smart health care.
We are ready to come together and build on one another’s successes and elevate best practices and strategies needed to empower health professionals to be leaders in this movement.
The Physician Network was established to convene physicians and medical students to share best practices and to inspire one another to advocate for a sustainable and healthy future. Established in 2018, the network has grown to a robust and active community of sustainable health care leaders. The Physician Network, part of the Climate-Smart Collective, supports members in leveraging their influence and expertise to advance the growing health care sustainability movement and create climate-smart health care.
Health Care Without Harm’s Climate-Smart Collective welcomes all health professionals based in the United States or Canada. Physicians, medical students, dentists and dental students may join our dedicated Physician Network subgroup.
The collective invites members from both Practice Greenhealth partners and non-partner organizations and provides free, no-obligation, educational, media, networking, and advocacy opportunities to all members.
Questions or comments?
Please feel free to reach out to collective@hcwh.org.
Get involved
Sign the Health Sector CARES Pledge
Show your organization’s commitment to a healthier future by pledging to reduce your environmental impact and improve climate resilience.
Discover awards, scholarships & fellowships for health professionals
Get recognized for your climate and health leadership and commitment to advancing sustainable health care.
Learn about medical & clinical directors of sustainability
Health professionals, sustainability leaders, and administrators are discovering the full value these positions can bring to their organizations.
Connect with your health system’s Sustainability Strategy Manager
Is your organization a Practice Greenhealth partner, but you haven’t been connected yet? Reach out for an introduction.
Attend CleanMed
Network with health professionals and sustainability leaders at CleanMed and attend the annual Physician Network dinner.
Attend Practice Greenhealth events
From partner-only coaching and workshop sessions and CleanMed on-demand to educational webinars open to the public, everyone can tap into this powerful network.
Explore our grand rounds series
Check out the recordings of our grand rounds series: The path to climate-smart, net-zero emissions health care.
