Virginia Hospitals for a Healthy Environment

VH2E is Virginia's voluntary partnership to minimize the environmental impacts of the healthcare industry. VH2E was developed in support of the national Hospitals for a Healthy Environment program.

The healthcare industry is a significant waste generator of both solid and toxic wastes. The equipment, procedures, and medecines used in healthcare facilities can result in environmental releases of mercury, dioxins, and a wide range of other toxic materials. Patients and hospital workers run the greatest risk of exposure to these elements. The good news is that reducing these risks is relatively easy - there are alternatives that work just as well, if not better, than their toxic predecessors!

VH2E is a voluntary partnership for all Virginia healthcare facilities. VH2E partners have made a voluntary commitment to begin the process of reducing their environmental impacts. To join, facilities simply fill out and sign the VH2E Commitment Pledge. For more information about VH2E, contact Virginia DEQ's Tom Griffin or at 804-698-4545.

VH2E News

VH2E Wins Champion for Change Award from National H2E!
VH2E Coordinator Tom Griffin & P2 Program Director Sharon Baxter present H2E Champion for Change Award to David Paylor, the Director of the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality.

Please see the DEQ press release at www.deq.virginia.gov/info/championaward.html.

Virginia Health Care Waste Cooperative Recognizes Member Facilities for Waste Reduction Achievements

VH2E Coordinator Tom Griffin was “on the road” last week on a whirl-wind tour of VH2E facilities in western & southwestern Virginia.

Charter Members Recognized at Ceremonial Signing Event!