Contributing to broader public health goals
By reducing reliance on fossil fuels, Prosser Memorial Health Hospital is playing a critical role in mitigating climate change—a significant driver of public health challenges such as heat-related illnesses, vector-borne diseases, and extreme weather events. Electrification thus becomes not only an operational decision; it’s also a public health strategy that aligns with the broader mission of health care institutions to improve lives.
About the author: Brian Alessi, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, CPHC, is the sustainability director at Henderson Engineers, a national building systems design firm.
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