Green Healthcare Journal launched today on Ulitzer by Camille Schenkel.
The healthcare industry contributes 16% of the U.S. GDP and has a special
obligation to incorporate sustainable, non-toxic practices in the industry.
Green Healthcare is where medical professionals can research the information
and get practical advice about sustainable practices.
Camille a digital change and process management consultant. She has worked
for diverse companies such as big media (ABC) to fashion (Vera Wang). He has
helped companies (both startups and Fortune 500) start their businesses
online. The common thread is companies or industries that are going through
fundamental change or industry-shifting opportunities.
Ulitzer content is grouped in 25 distinct subjects from "Aerospace and
Defense" to "Travel and Hospitality." Each subject group offers an unlimited
number of topics, and e... (more)
HOUSTON, May 28, 2009 - More than one million American families cope with
congenital heart defects, but the enormous obstacles they face remain out of
the public spotlight. The non-profit organization, It's My Heart, is working
to change that, organizing a conference devoted especially to the challenges
these families face and the opportunities offered by medical advances.
It's My Heart's First Annual National Family Conference Weekend is scheduled
June 26-28. The event's centerpiece is a day-long educational conference on
Saturday, June 27th that coincides with a unique conferenc... (more)
Healthcare Innovation Journal on Ulitzer
I attended the mHealth Summit organized by the NIH in DC on October 29-30 to
get a sense of the progress in the use of mobile technologies to improve
health care. It is a fascinating area where mobile technology can make a real
difference in the lives of many people, especially in developing countries
(see a paper I wrote recently on behalf of Cisco and Intel here).
It was an interesting meeting for someone like me working on the m side of
the mHealth, as most of the attendees were from the health care community.
This allowed me to get a be... (more)
The headlines say it all… "Further commitment needed to break negotiation
deadlock." The rich nations vs. the poor nations. Industrialists vs.
environmentalists. And at the end of the day, looking out over the Pacific
Ocean towards Catalina Island from Long Beach, the dense brown sludge of
polluted air is a constant reminder we are dumping horrifying amounts of
human waste into the oceans and air.
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger says "world policymakers do not
have to choose between a clean environment and economic growth."
Schwarzenegger believes people worried about ... (more)
Imagine a situation where sustainability is second nature of all employees in
your company.
There is deep sustainability culture in your company and it shows in every
aspect of your company operations.
Your products are eco friendly and demand premium prices, your entire supply
chain is carbon neutral and cost efficient, your data centers are fully
utilized and energy efficient, your marketing is naturally green, and your
brand is rated as most environment friendly. Not only this your employees are
highly motivated which leads to higher retention and the best talent
available w... (more)