Bronson Methodist Hospital Environment Awards
Gold-Designated Bicycle Friendly Business (2017)
Awarded by The League of American Bicyclists', this award recognizes Bronson's commitment to advance the health of our communities and promoting a healthy workplace.
Greenhealth Partner for Change (2014-2019)
Bronson Methodist Hospital was awarded the "Greenhealth Partner for Change" Award by Practice Greenhealth. The award is one of the organization's Environmental Excellence Awards given each year to honor outstanding environmental achievements in the healthcare sector.
50 Greenest Hospitals in America (2014, 2015, 2016)
Becker's Hospital Review, a national healthcare publication, named Bronson Methodist Hospital one of the 50 Greenest Hospitals in America. The list was developed from sources such as Practice Greenhealth, Health Care Without Harm, Healthier Hospitals Initiative, the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program, the Environmental Protection Agency and other experts. Hospitals on the list lead by example through mass-scale and local carbon-cutting efforts and demonstrate how environmental sustainability is everyone's responsibility.
Healthier Hospitals Initiative (2014)
Bronson Methodist Hospital is part of the Healthier Hospitals Initiative, a national campaign to implement a completely new approach to improving environmental health and sustainability in the healthcare sector. The goal is for hospitals to improve sustainability in six key areas: engaged leadership, healthier foods, leaner energy, less waste, safer chemicals, and smarter purchasing. Bronson Methodist Hospital has committed to healthier food.
101 Best & Brightest Sustainable Companies (2013, 2014)
The 101 Best and Brightest Sustainable Companies are selected by an independent research firm based on scores in the following categories: education, communication, strategic planning & operational improvement, innovation & problem solving, building & grounds, community leadership, workforce and financial performance. The honor is bestowed on companies that are successfully focused on being more sustainable, improving the lives of their employees, and are committed to the local and global environments. Bronson Methodist Hospital is the only hospital in southwest Michigan to be recognized.
Healthy Food Hospitals Campaign - Four Stars (2010-2020)
Bronson Methodist Hospital is part of the Healthy Food Hospitals campaign, which gives Michigan hospitals the opportunity to model exemplary food service choices and nutritional selections to support the health of all those who walk through their doors. The heightened emphasis and understanding of healthy eating is also designed to inspire such choices by patients and others after they leave the hospital. The initiative encompasses four steps or "stars." The combined implementation of all four stars displays the importance of healthy eating, weight management and the modeling of healthy food environments. Bronson Methodist Hospital has achieved all four stars.
Healthy Food in Health Care Pledge (2006-2014)
Bronson Methodist Hospital signed the Healthy Food in Health Care Pledge, demonstrating commitment to local, nutritious, sustainable food and modeling healthy food practices for patients, staff and visitors.
The Green Guide's Top 10 Green Hospitals in America (2006)
The Green Guide identified Bronson Methodist Hospital from a field of nearly 1,300 hospitals that are pursuing environmental certifications and awards. The Green Guide checked hospital performance on criteria including energy and air pollution, indoor environmental
Environmental Leadership Circle Award from Practice Greenhealth (2003-2013)
Bronson Methodist Hospital received this top national honor from Practice Greenhealth (formerly Hospitals for a Healthy Environment). The Environmental Leadership Circle recognizes healthcare facilities that exemplify environmental excellence and are setting the highest standards for environmental practices in health care. To be considered, facilities must meet the criteria for eliminating mercury, recycle at least 25 percent of their total waste stream, have implemented numerous other innovative pollution prevention programs, and are leaders in their community.
