Be a steward of the earth's resources.

Here are a few examples of sustainability from across our System:

• St. Vincent Hospital
  St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, Wisconsin has achieved an ENERGY STAR score of 74, putting it among the top hospitals in the country when it comes to energy efficiency. Projects have included replacing windows, updating chillers and adding new heat recovery technology.
• St. Mary's Hospital
  St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin has been recognized by Practice Greenhealth for its commitment to energy efficiency and recycling. We've become mercury-free, installed the largest living roof in Wisconsin and adopted innovative practices such as storm water filtering.
• St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital
  Also recognized by Practice Greenhealth, St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois has established a "green team" committee, implemented a waste management system, eliminated bottled water, continues recycling and engages in water conservation activities.
• St. Elizabeth's Hospital
  At St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Belleville, Illinois we recycle almost 1/3 of our waste, including cardboard, paper and used batteries, as well as toner, ink jet cartridges and computer equipment. As a result of these efforts, Cintas Document Management recognized us with the Environmental Award.
• Sacred Heart Hospital
  In addition to being named a Green Sustainable Business by the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce, Sacred Heart Hospital has received national recognition for environmental sustainability in health care. We received the Environmental Leadership Award in 2008, 2009 and 2010, as well as the 2011 Green Care Award.