September 29, 2020 – Plantation General Hospital was recently honored for its commitment to environmental sustainability, receiving the Making Medicine Mercury-Free Award from Practice Greenhealth, the nation’s leading organization dedicated to environmental sustainability in health care.
By achieving a top standard of excellence in environmental sustainably, the Making Medicine Mercury-Free Award recognizes that Plantation General Hospital has virtually eliminated the use of mercury and has measures in place to prevent future use of it.
“Plantation General Hospital is dedicated to protecting the health of patients and the community, said Lonnie Clinkscale, Director of Environmental Services.” Our commitment to improving our environmental footprint demonstrates how we are helping create healthier tomorrows.”
Mercury reduction policies are among the most common environmental commitments in healthcare. Mercury is toxic to human health, posing a threat to the development of children and particularly potent to those with compromised immunity.
“To be recognized along with 55 other HCA Healthcare facilities is truly an honor and is confirmation of the work our teams do every day, said Kirstin Hinsley,” Chief Operating Officer. “This award recognizes our ongoing commitment to improving our environmental performance, and we look forward to working with Practice Greenhealth to further our sustainability.”
Practice Greenhealth, the nation’s leading source for environmentally friendly practices in healthcare, recognizes healthcare facilities and health systems for their commitment to improving environmental performance while demonstrating sustainability efforts in the community.
About Plantation General Hospital
Serving Broward County for over 50 years, Plantation General Hospital is a 240-bed, full service acute care hospital accredited by The Joint Commission and certified as a Primary Stroke Center. Specializing in emergency services, pediatric emergency services, robotic surgery, women’s services, maternity, high-risk maternity, Level III neonatal services and bariatric services, we provide high quality, exceptional patient care to Plantation residents and the surrounding communities. Plantation holds Healthgrades™ Excellence Awards in gynecologic surgery, labor and delivery, OB/GYN, orthopedic surgery, and vascular surgery, as well as being top in the nation for patient safety. Within minutes of the Florida Turnpike, I-595 and I-95, the Hospital’s 24-hour Emergency Room, Pediatric Emergency Room and the Children’s Hospital at Plantation, provides specialized hospital services for adults and children of all ages. For more information on Plantation General Hospital, visit plantationgeneral.com, follow us on Twitter @PlantationHosp and facebook.com/PlantationGeneral.
