Healthcare providers have a responsibility to turn utilize practices and procedures that don’t harm people and the environment in the long run. Hippocrates, the father of western medicine, said it best in the Hippocratic Oath: “First, do no harm.”For Health Care Without Harm, that line isn’t just a hollow statement. It’s a rallying cry, a call to action. Together with partners around the world, we share a vision of a healthcare sector that does no harm, and instead promotes the health of people and the environment. We’re working to help eliminate practices such as poor waste management, the use of toxic chemicals, unhealthy food choices, and the reliance on polluting technologies. The aftereffects of these procedures may negate the benefits that medical professionals strive for in the first place. Our group works to promote more eco-friendly and healthy alternatives. The mission of Health Care Without Harm to transform the...
