Susquehanna Health System, located in Williamsport, Pa., has joined the Hospitals for a Healthy Environment Program as a partner.

By becoming a partner a health system commits to setting priorities and goals to reduce its environmental impact on patients, workers, and the surrounding community.

The Susquehanna Health System has eliminated 95 percent of the mercury in its facilities. Its priorities over the next year include further elimination of mercury, waste reduction, pollution prevention, proper management of hazardous chemicals and pollutants, and increased recycling.

Thirty-three hospitals and health facilities have joined the Hospitals for a Healthy Environment Program in Pennsylvania.

8/4/2006