IU Health Green Team

I joined this challenge because I'm excited that IU Health is recognizing areas that could be more environmentally friendly. One thing I changed in our home about 2 - 3 years ago was to start using cloth napkins. I purchased some through Etsy because they have cute patterns. We have a two-tiered fruit holder -- clean napkins are folded and...

bought local maple syrup which is so good for us, full of minerals and vitamins naturally and real cow milk, the local Springville market store where i live -- allows locals to put their products there for sale

a momma and daddy bird found a whole in my kitchen window screen, there was 5 eggs total, and i can see 4 baby beaks when i can look through the peep hole, so cute --- just had to let them do their things ......

donated 8 more boxes of items to half price book store and good will this last weekend.

I joined this challenge to try something new and able to achieve my goals without logging in every day. I don't have access while I am out or on weekends. I set a daily calendar reminder to log in during the week.

Anyone else here ever dealt with climate stress? As we wrap up Earth Month, we look forward to May which brings us Mental Health Awareness Month. Coincidence? (haha) On a serious note, we are surrounded by difficult news about climate change and environmental injustice all the time. We need to remember that mental health is a crucial...

I was able to sustain my accomplishments

Had the opportunity and privilege to volunteer at the Aspire House on Earth Day with my fellow IUHealth team members. It was a great time, planting flowers, cleaning the neighborhood, and meeting other individuals. Very glad to of had this opportunity!

I am so grateful to the IU Health Spiritual Care System Meeting for allowing me to share my 10 Chaplain Actions that Promote Patient Health today! I think these actions apply to most healthcare workers, honestly. Take a look and let me know if any of them resonate for you. And feel free to drop your suggestions for anything you think I missed.

It was so great seeing all the things happening in IU Health for Earth Day! I hope you had a chance to mark the day in a meaningful way. A group of us at Methodist went on a Campus Nature Walk with an expert from the Indiana Native Plant Society. If you are curious to learn how you can become a nature champion in your very own yard or...