Educational actions initiate work focused on sustainability at the Women's Hospital of Pará
The goal is to disseminate good practices and provoke reflections on care in the hospital unit
The Women's Hospital of Pará (HMPA) carries out a series of activities aimed at valuing good environmental practices in the hospital environment. The work developed is part of the sustainability action schedule that will be carried out starting this year.
According to the president of the Health Waste Management Commission and operational supervisor of HMPA, Allan Aquino, the actions are planned with the aim of engaging the entire hospital community, including managers, employees, patients, and companions, in building a culture of sustainability.
“These activities mark the beginning of our work in favor of sustainability in the hospital, reinforcing that good environmental practices must be part of an urgent climate agenda. From simple actions at home to the hospital routine, small attitudes can generate significant transformations, such as reducing energy and water consumption. It is a significant movement for the preservation of the environment, especially the Amazon, which is present in our region and directly impacts our quality of life,” highlighted the manager.
During this week, a program was held that included an educational lecture on plastic pollution, with the theme "Say no to plastic today for a better tomorrow," alerting to the annual production of about 11 thousand tons of plastic waste in the country. The approach emphasized the importance of adopting the 5 R’s (Rethink, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Refuse) as sustainable practices within the hospital environment.
Environmental engineer Rayane Pereira emphasized that the event was also an invitation to reflection. “We presented to the employees a video from the Green Screen Circuit, from the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, which addresses the excessive consumption of materials, especially plastics, and the impact of improper disposal on the environment. We also donated plant seedlings, in addition to dynamics with educational games about selective collection and recyclable materials, guiding on what can or cannot be reused,” she explained.
For the patients, the program had a special focus on self-care and connection with nature. “The proposal was to promote reflection on caring for the environment and for one’s own body. The earth is a source of life and care, just like us, women. Being in a reference hospital for women's health inspires us to think that, just like trees, we need to be cared for, nurtured, and looked after with attention, so that we can bloom and bear fruit, often our own children,” concluded the professional.
The activities reinforce HMPA's commitment to environmental education and the construction of a more conscious society committed to the preservation of natural resources.
