At Rochester Regional Health, we understand that the health of our community, environment, and finances are all intertwined. We’re managing all of our resources to reduce our overall environmental footprint and lead sustainability efforts in the Northeast. Hospitals can use more than double the amount of energy as commercial buildings and on average generate more than thirty-three pounds of waste per patient per day — we’re making Rochester Regional Health the exception. Our Sustainability Department is dedicated to helping improve the healthcare experience, ensure a healthy environment, and lower healthcare costs. We’re reducing waste, eliminating toxins, and creating a more sustainable community now and for the future. Rochester Regional is pursuing sustainable food practices that not only supply fresh, healthy food to our patients and staff, but also positively impact the environment and our local economy. Rochester Regional Health is committed to reducing our energy use and environmental impact through improving and optimizing our operations, developing on-site renewable energy systems, and purchasing off-site renewable energy. At Rochester Regional, we look to develop a workforce for a healthcare system that wants to see a better tomorrow.