Environmental Sustainability Solutions for Your Medical Office That Work
— with help from the AMA and My Green Doctor
The AMA and MGD Put Environmental Sustainability Within Reach
The American Medical Association (AMA) has declared climate change a public health crisis and has repeatedly pointed to My Green Doctor as the best resource for creating environmentally sustainable and climate resilient practices. My Green Doctor helps practices become greener, healthier, and more cost-efficient. MGD does this with customized support for practice managers, administrators, and clinicians.
The Climate Crisis Is a Health Crisis
The U.S. healthcare system accounts for nearly 9% of national toxic air pollutions and greenhouse gas emissions. This means that the way we operate our clinics—our electricity usage, supplies, food services, and waste management—has a direct negative impact on the health of our communities. The AMA’s climate strategy announced in November 2024 aims to turn this around through four pillars:
- Educating physicians and trainees on climate-related health impacts
- Supporting clinic decarbonization and resilience efforts
- Elevating physician leadership on climate and health
- Partnering with allies like My Green Doctor to provide useful resources
MGD: Making Climate Action Easy for Healthcare Teams
As an AMA-recommended resource, My Green Doctor provides free, step-by-step guidance for outpatient offices of any size. Whether you’re in a primary care clinic, specialty practice, or community health center, the MGD practice management program helps your team make progress with just five minutes per monthly staff meeting.
You’ll learn how to:
- Lower your utility bills and reduce waste
- Improve indoor air quality and patient comfort
- Reduce exposure to toxic materials
- Switch to healthier food, water, and cleaning options
- Earn the Green Practice Recognition Certificate that demonstrates your commitment to environmental sustainability and climate resilience.
Practice managers and clinicians can access these resources at https://www.mygreendoctor.org , through the AMA Ed Hub™, or at the AMA climate action webpage. You’ll also find continuing medical education (CME) offerings, webinars featuring MGD founder Dr. Todd Sack, and the Lower Costs by Going Green! guide, co-produced by My Green Doctor and the AMA.
What’s In It for Your Practice?
Sustainability isn’t just about protecting the environment—it is also good business. Clinics that implement green policies often see cost savings, improved staff morale, stronger community reputation, and perhaps better patient outcomes.
Many of your patients care about climate change. Many are looking for providers who reflect their values. My Green Doctor gives you the tools to meet this moment with confidence, credibility, and care.
A National Movement, A Local Commitment
Together, MGD and the AMA are helping thousands of outpatient practices across the country reduce emissions and prepare for the health risks ahead. Healthcare can lead the way in building a safer, more resilient future.
MGD’s sustainability experts provide bespoke support for practice managers. We welcome you to get started with a conversation with My Green Doctor: [email protected]
Resources from the AMA:
AMA Climate Advocacy Resources |
