RUSH University Medical Center

This has been a blast! Let's do it again next year?! :)

I chose not to include using a reusable water bottle in my challenge since I already do every day. I realized however that I began using a reusable mug for my coffee every day at work instead of the 1-2 paper cups per day that was my norm. Thanks in part to a co-worker who got me the mug as a gift!

Giving back has been something my parents have instilled in me, and gratefully has been something my school has implemented this practice as well. A sense of joy and gratitude of giving of myself in ways that can assist anywhere from 1-100 individuals/animals/trees - it feels amazing. One thing to do is to transfer a little kindness to someone...

Encourage as often as possible, perhaps in huddles for certain units to recycle certain devices that are able to be "reprocessed." This trickles down from providers to all staff, and non-clinical staff. A little goes a long way, and if we are mindful, it can save possibly thousands (money-wise) for future generations.

As one who has had the opportunity to travel to countries that may not have a lot: food-wise; or perhaps have smaller accommodations for their food, it allows me to be mindful. My family of 2 (+2 dogs) with two people that work opposite schedules, it is important to sustain the products that are bought locally so those that grow them can...

Noise pollution. This is something that sometimes cannot be contained, unless there are certain times of the day in which: construction is done, allowing people that work 9-5PM - to perhaps get a full night's rest

Laser-Treated Cork Absorbs Oil for Carbon-Neutral Ocean Cleanup | Lab Manager

A day at a time, I am enjoying giving back to what is freely given to me

Earth Day is every day - spread the word! :)

Coral Reef Microbes Point to New Way to Assess Ecosystem Health | Lab Manager