Month: October 2025

“Leave No Trace: Practicing Outdoor Ethics”

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New post from Live Healthy Live Well

The term “Leave No Trace” refers to a set of outdoor ethics promoting conservation and responsible recreation. It encourages individuals to enjoy nature without causing lasting impact. At its core, Leave No Trace means: minimizing human impact on natural environments, being mindful about how we interact with nature, whether hiking, camping, or spending time outdoors. The movement is composed of seven principles.

  1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
  1. Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
  1. Dispose of Waste Properly
  1. Leave What you Find
  1. Minimize Campfire Impact
  1. Respect Wildlife
  1. Be Considerate of Other Visitors

Read the full blog here!

Wexner Medical Center receives two Ohio Hospital Association awards

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Awards reflect our outstanding efforts to advance environmental stewardship and operational excellence.

We are thrilled to announce that The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center has received two major recognitions through the 2025 Ohio Hospital Association Sustainability Awards Program.

  • 2025 Non-Hospital Energy Cup Winner – awarded for leading all non-hospital facilities in year-over-year energy reduction from 2023 to 2024, driven especially by our work at McCampbell Hall and 700 Ackerman.
  • 2025 John Chapman Sustainability Leadership Award – OHA’s highest honor, recognizing long-term impact, innovation and leadership in sustainability across Ohio’s health care system.

These awards reflect the outstanding efforts of our Facilities Engineering and Sustainability team, as well as the broader medical center community, in advancing environmental stewardship and operational excellence.

Mike Abrams, president and CEO of OHA, highlighted these achievements during the recent CEO meeting and OHA Board presentation, and they’ve since been featured in OHA publications and on their website.

In addition, McCampbell and 700 Ackerman were recently ENERGY STAR certified — a further testament to our sustained commitment to energy efficiency and performance.

Please join us in extending thanks and congratulations to everyone supporting and progressing our sustainability efforts!