The Environmental Impact of Healthcare
Tue 30 Jun
|https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84476818449
Healthcare is one of the leading contributors to global environmental harm — yet its ecological footprint is largely absent from medical training and daily practice. Join Dr. Véronique Hentgen to explore practical ways healthcare professionals can contribute to more sustainable care.
Time & Location
30 Jun 2026, 14:00 – 15:30 GMT+3
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84476818449
About the Event
Healthcare systems are among the leading contributors to global environmental hazards — yet their ecological footprint remains largely absent from medical training and daily practice. In this 45-minute presentation, Dr. Véronique Hentgen, pediatric rheumatologist at the Centre Hospitalier de Versailles and holder of a University Diploma in Planetary Health, will provide an overview of the environmental challenges facing healthcare today and explore how healthcare professionals across all specialties can contribute to more sustainable care.
Drawing on practical examples from clinical practice and healthcare organizations, she will discuss actionable strategies to reduce the environmental footprint of healthcare at both the individual and institutional levels, while maintaining high-quality patient care.
The presentation will be followed by an interactive round table discussion, where participants from all disciplines are invited to share their experiences, challenges, and initiatives related to sustainability in healthcare. This exchange will provide an opportunity to discuss practical solutions, identify common…