Jagadeesha Vishwanath
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 146 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO9.0itemsrecycled
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UP TO9.0pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO1.0local or diverse businesssupported
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UP TO3.0additional oz of waterconsumed
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UP TO59minutes spentlearning
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UP TO2.0greener purchasesmade
Jagadeesha's actions
In Our Communities
Support Diverse and Locally-Owned Businesses
I will promote equity and support my community by purchasing items at 2 diverse- and/or locally-owned businesses.
One Healthcare
Sustainable Healthcare
I will attend or watch a recording of a webinar 10 minutes long covering one or more healthcare sustainability issues.
One Healthcare
Climate Change Impacts on Health
I will spend 5 minutes learning about the ways climate change impacts health.
One Healthcare
Environmental Footprint of Healthcare
I will spend 15 minutes learning about the environmental footprint of the healthcare industry, how it impacts health, and ways I can help reduce it.
At Home
Practice the 5 r's
I will Practice the "5 Rs" — refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle — to reduce my waste more than I can with just recycling alone.
Health & Well-being
Healthy Hydration
I will improve hydration by drinking an additional 3oz of water each day. I will do this by drinking additional servings of water or by drinking water in place of other less healthy beverage options.
At Work
Greener Purchasing
I will select a greener option when purchasing supplies, such as products that have environmental certifications, less packaging, or other environmental attributes, or come from local vendors.
At Work
Recycling Champion
I will recycle 5 items at work and/or at home each day, making sure I review recycling program guidelines and only place accepted items that are clean, empty, and dry in the recycling bin.
In Our Communities
Support Pollution Reduction
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
In Our Communities
Keep My Community Clean
I will pick up 7 piece(s) of litter each day.
In Our Communities
Support a Sharing/Reuse Economy
I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors, or purchase items second-hand to reduce resource use.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONOne Healthcare Sustainable HealthcareBriefly describe the issue(s) you learned about. How did this information impact you?
Jagadeesha Vishwanath 4/29/2024 10:40 PMread a whitepaper from Sustainability in Healthcare: Perspectives and Reflections Regarding Laboratory Medicine also the video of the DHA speaking about Sustainability in Healthcare for UAE region. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONOne Healthcare Environmental Footprint of HealthcareWhat surprised you most about the healthcare industry's impact on climate and health? What is one action you can take to make a positive impact?
Jagadeesha Vishwanath 4/29/2024 10:37 PMThe environmental impact of the healthcare industry can paradoxically affect health by contributing to air and water pollution, climate change, and resource depletion. These environmental changes can lead to respiratory problems, infectious diseases, and other health issues.As individuals, I can help reduce the healthcare industry’s environmental footprint by: Supporting Telemedicine: Utilizing telemedicine services when appropriate to reduce transportation emissions. By taking this step I contributed to a more sustainable healthcare system that protects both our health and the environment.