Microplastics are everywhere, including our bodies. Research suggests that ingested microplastics can reduce fertility and increase the risk of cancer and other diseases. However, the full effects of their chemical makeup on human health are not yet known.

Plastic has been used in the healthcare setting since the 1900s. The material does have some benefits, like hygiene and lower cost. At the same time, single-use plastics contribute enormously to healthcare waste and pollute the environment, in addition to the body. 

In this week's episode of "Podnosis," two experts break down the history of plastics use in the healthcare sector and what it would take for an organization to phase them out. 

To learn more about the topics in this episode: 
Breathing better: Hospitals begin to phase out major pollutants in patient care
Industry Voices—Collective action is the key to decarbonizing healthcare
Hackensack Meridian hospitals first to attain Joint Commission's new sustainability certification
Most clinicians believe hospitals should address climate change, Commonwealth Fund survey finds

Microplastics are everywhere, including our bodies. Research suggests that ingested microplastics can reduce fertility and increase the risk of cancer and other diseases. However, the full effects of their chemical makeup on human health are not yet known.
Plastic has been used in the healthcare setting since the 1900s. The material does have some benefits, like hygiene and lower cost. At the same time, single-use plastics contribute enormously to healthcare waste and pollute the environment, in addition to the body. 
In this week's episode of "Podnosis," two experts break down the history of plastics use in the healthcare sector and what it would take for an organization to phase them out. 
To learn more about the topics in this episode: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/hospitals/breathing-better-hospitals-phase-out-major-pollutants-patient-care">Breathing better: Hospitals begin to phase out major pollutants in patient care</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/providers/industry-voices-collective-action-key-decarbonizing-healthcare">Industry Voices—Collective action is the key to decarbonizing healthcare</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/providers/hackensack-meridian-health-hospitals-first-attain-joint-commission-sustainability">Hackensack Meridian hospitals first to attain Joint Commission's new sustainability certification</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/providers/most-clinicians-believe-hospitals-should-address-climate-change-survey-finds">Most clinicians believe hospitals should address climate change, Commonwealth Fund survey finds</a></li>
</ul>

Podnosis: the pulse of the healthcare industry. Every week, journalists from Fierce Healthcare dive into some of the industry’s biggest trends. We talk to the experts about what’s important now so you can prep for the future. Hear about all things healthcare, from physician practices to hospital chains and insurance giants—and those that mix all three—plus the tech they use, disruptors looking to compete and people moving the sector forward. Follow Podnosis on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon or wherever you get your podcasts.

Podnosis: the pulse of the healthcare industry. Every week, journalists from Fierce Healthcare dive into some of the industry’s biggest trends. We talk to the experts about what’s important now so you can prep for the future. Hear about all things healthcare, from physician practices to hospital chains and insurance giants—and those that mix all three—plus the tech they use, disruptors looking to compete and people moving the sector forward. Follow Podnosis on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon or wherever you get your podcasts.

Podnosis

Podnosis: the pulse of the healthcare industry. Every week, journalists from Fierce Healthcare dive into some of the industry’s biggest trends. We talk to the experts about what’s important now so you can prep for the future. Hear about all things healthcare, from physician practices to hospital chains and insurance giants—and those that mix all three—plus the tech they use, disruptors looking to compete and people moving the sector forward. Follow Podnosis on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon or wherever you get your podcasts.

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