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B.C. doctor develops national guide for the greening of health care

Health care sector among most polluting, contributing 5 per cent of Canada’s total greenhouse gas
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Dr. Ilona Hale. Photo submitted

A Kimberley-based physician, Dr. Ilona Hale, and a team of health care professionals, have produced a new resource, specifically aimed at clinicians called ‘Planetary Health for Primary Care’.

“It’s an online guide for healthcare providers meant to make the job of reducing our environmental impact in healthcare easier,” said Dr. Hale. “The Planetary Health for Primary Care guide offers a new way to think about the problem and practical tips on incorporating solutions into everyday clinical practice.”

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Carolyn Grant

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