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Indian Health Service: The Federal Health Program for American Indians and Alaska Natives
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Environmental Sustainability

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09-17-2012
Did you know? Elevators account for about 5% of a building's electricity use. By taking the stairs instead of an elevator, you are helping to reduce green house gas emissions and the costs of operating your facility. There are also several health benefits associated with taking the stairs. These benefits include: ;Burns more calories than walking on flat surfaces; Improves your fitness and stamina; Boosts your spirits; and Saves you time because it allows you to exercise while doing your daily work activities. Burn calories, not electricity. Take the stairs today!Zoom In
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The Indian Health Service (IHS), is responsible for providing federal health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives. Inherently tied to this mission, is our obligation to promote healthy American Indian and Alaska Native communities and our responsibility to ensure the well-being of the environment we work in, both indoors and outdoors.

To address this need for healthy and sustainable practices, IHS strives to not only meet all federal requirements but also to be forward-acting on all environmental efforts.

To minimize our impact on the environment, IHS staff, contractors, and suppliers try to ensure that environmental considerations are introduced at the earliest stages possible when planning and implementing agency operations. This website provides information on what IHS is doing as an agency, and what you as an individual can do for sustainability. In addition, it provides resources, trainings, and events to help further inform everyone about sustainability.

Check out IHS achievements: 2011 Sustainability Annual Progress Report [PDF - 1.4MB]

Want to know more about sustainability and IHS initiatives? Sign up here to receive notices.

See upcoming events at IHS on the Event Calendar and sign-up for IHS trainings at the Training Center

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