Gail Lee, REHS, MS, LEED Green Associate

PGH's Top 25 Environmental Excellence Award, 2015 and 2016; Circles of Excellence Award in Leadership, Green Building, Climate Practice GreenHealth May 2016 Practice GreenHealth's highest recognition goes to the top 25 most environmentally sustainable hospitals or healthcare organizations in the country.

Sustainability Award University Healthcare Consortium 2013 Being careful stewards of our resources is critical to the future of health care. In 2013, UHC recognized UCSF Medical Center with the Sustainability Award, which goes to a member showcasing creativity and responsibility in establishing an effective sustainability strategy.The US health care sector consumes a vast amount of resources, producing more than 2 million tons of waste per year. To ensure that future generations live in a clean and healthy environment, while also protecting the… Show more Being careful stewards of our resources is critical to the future of health care. In 2013, UHC recognized UCSF Medical Center with the Sustainability Award, which goes to a member showcasing creativity and responsibility in establishing an effective sustainability strategy.The US health care sector consumes a vast amount of resources, producing more than 2 million tons of waste per year. To ensure that future generations live in a clean and healthy environment, while also protecting the safety of patients and employees, health care organizations continually optimize their sustainability strategies.The Sustainability Award recognized UCSF for its demonstrated commitment to a sustainable future, as measured by the following criteria:A demonstrated, continuous commitment to a sustainability strategyQuantifiable means of measuring and reporting progress toward and achievement of sustainability goalsA demonstrated commitment to increasing awareness of and communicating about its sustainability program, both among staff and internal stakeholders and throughout the local communityUse of Novation’s purchasing program Show less