Resources
We are committed to helping our staff, students, patients, and every member of our community live a more sustainable life.
Here are some resources to help you on your own sustainability journey.
Stanford Center for Innovation in Global Health - Sustainability Resources for Medical Providers
Recognizing the impact of climate change on human health, the global health care industry's contribution to this problem through the large amounts of supplies, water, and energy it requires, Stanford's global health center has created a resource guide to greening health care practice and advocating for more sustainable medicine. The site features Stanford leadership in this area and offers doctors, residents, medical students, and others a range of ways to learn more and get involved.
Climate Preparedness
As a leading healthcare provider, Stanford Medicine is actively engaged in addressing the evolving risk landscape of climate change to the health of our communities. Learn from our Sustainability and Emergency Management teams how you can strengthen your personal and family preparedness for climate change-related disasters like extreme temperatures and storms through the below resources:
- Find your fire evacuation zone via Genasys.
- Learn about the hazards that might impact your home, work, and other important locations with the Association of Bay Area Government’s Hazard Viewer mapping program.
- Check out real time air quality information on the AirNow interactive map, hosted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Wildfire and Heat Preparedness
Learn more about wildfire and heat preparedness from the Sustainability Office, and for Stanford Health Care and Stanford Medicine Children’s Health employees, find more information on personal emergency preparedness with resources from the Office of Emergency Management.
Educational Videos
Check out these videos to learn more about the impact of the health care industry on the changing climate and steps everyone can take both individually and collectively to be more sustainable.
How easy diet changes can help reduce our carbon footprint
How the Environment Affects Our Health
Sustainability Explained Through Animation
What is Zero Waste?