Coastal Health Alliance aspires to be a leader in sustainable health care. We commit to limiting our impact on the earth, fostering healing for ourselves, our community, and the environment of West Marin.
The EverGreen Team is a dedicated group of staff guiding our efforts to practice health care in a way that sustains natural resources and provides a healthy work atmosphere. Our goal is to be a model of Green Health Care, promoting health for people in the community while protecting the environment for generations to come.
Green Building Efficient Design
Our energy efficient buildings incorporate solar panels, solar tubes, and skylights to bring in lots of natural light.
Non-toxic building materials were carefully selected including non-VOC paint and recycled rubber flooring with non-toxic adhesive.
Smart layout and design of offices and patient rooms makes for a pleasant atmosphere and carefully placed windows let light in where it's most needed.
Recycling & Resource Conservation
Over 25% of the solid waste generated in our clinics is recycled, including cardboard and mixed paper, plastic/glass bottles, packing supplies, ink cartridges, electronics and batteries. We also purchase recycled-content office supplies and paper.
We conserve water by using low flow toilets. Drought tolerant landscaping requires little to no irrigation.
We use energy efficient electronics, computers, and compact fluorescent light bulbs.
The recent switch to Electronic Medical Records will save over 9,000 pounds of paper – saving over 100 trees each year!
Green Pharmacy Program
We take-back unused/expired medicines from patients, as well as diabetic needles and mercury thermometers for safe disposal.
Healthy People
Coastal Health Alliance is committed to providing health care for all.
Our providers and staff receive education and training on sustainability in health care and our green practices provide a healthier clinical environment for staff and patients.
Partnerships and Recognition The Teleosis Institute (www.teleosis.org) helped us develop our Green Health Care and Green Pharmacy Programs.
CHA EverGreen Team Members:
Dr. Mike Witte Dr. Rich Schiller Alicia Avalos Anna O’Malley
