Climate protection and sustainability in hospitals - 09/11/2022 Sustainable activities in the healthcare sector The healthcare sector is not only facing major challenges in dealing with the consequences of climate change on human health, but it also needs to make a concrete contribution to reducing its own greenhouse gas emissions. Analyses show there are many opportunities to make medical care more sustainable, especially in hospitals’ daily routines. This is where the Heidelberg University Hospital and the viamedica foundation from Freiburg come in.https://www.bio-pro.de/en/activities/biological-transformation/aktuelles/sustainable-activities-healthcare-sector
Dossier - 12/10/2022 The health sector must become greener Worldwide, the health sector is struggling with the consequences of global warming, but fatally is itself responsible for a significant proportion of greenhouse gas emissions. Studies show that hospitals and rehabilitation clinics in particular have great potential for reducing these emissions and, like the manufacturing industry, need to fundamentally revise established processes.https://www.bio-pro.de/en/activities/biological-transformation/aktuelles/health-sector-must-become-greener
Industry report 2018 - 27/09/2018 The healthcare industry – the innovation driver of the 21st century BIOPRO Baden-Württemberg’s new industry report entitled "The Healthcare Industry 2018: Facts and Figures for Baden-Württemberg" has just been published in both German and English. The topic neatly dovetails with the state’s political activities. An evaluation of the region carried out on behalf of the Baden-Württemberg government has clearly recognised the importance of the healthcare sector as a driver of innovation.https://www.bio-pro.de/en/information/press-release/the-healthcare-industry-the-innovation-driver-of-the-21st-century
Press release - 04/06/2014 Coordination office for telemedicine-assisted healthcare network The Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Science Research and the Arts is supporting the establishment of a state-wide coordination office for a Central Innovative Telemedicine-Assisted Healthcare Network in Baden-Württemberg with funds totalling 600000 euros for a period of five years. The office will be located in Mannheim and according to Research Minister Theresia Bauer it will make a significant contribution to boosting the quality and…https://www.bio-pro.de/en/information/press-release/coordination-office-for-telemedicine-assisted-healthcare-network