Midland Memorial Hospital (MMH) will be honored with an Energy to Care Award from the American Society for Health Care Engineering (ASHE) of the American Hospital Association. Chuck Brooks, Director of Hospital Engineering, will accept the award on behalf of MMH at ASHE’s Health Care Facilities Innovation Conference in Anaheim, California on July 24th.
The Energy to Care program is dedicated to helping healthcare facilities track their energy, water, and emissions reduction efforts, and recognizes hospitals and health systems that exceed their sustainability goals. MMH is among 102 participating facilities in 2024 to receive this award, representing just 2.3% of all enrolled facilities. Participants report their energy and water consumption, as well as greenhouse gas emissions in the Energy to Care Dashboard, with award winners demonstrating significant reductions in energy use intensity.
Kara Brooks, from the American Hospital Association, congratulated MMH for their commitment to sustainability and reaching this milestone. Abraham Bejil, Vice President of Facility Services at MMH, emphasized the hospital’s dedication to creating a healthy environment for patients, staff, and the community by reducing their carbon footprint and promoting sustainability.
Since the Energy to Care Program began in 2006, participation has steadily increased. More than 4,400 facilities have taken part since 2010, leading to a combined savings of over $550 million reallocated to patient care. To learn more about the Energy to Care Program and see a complete list of 2024 award winners, visit energytocare.org/EnergyAwards.