Tree canopy is a critical component of community health infrastructure — but urban tree cover is shrinking, and its health benefits are not often equitably distributed. The Tree Campus Healthcare program recognizes health institutions that make a mission-aligned impact on community wellness through tree education, 投资, 社区参与.

健康挑战,绿色解决方案


翻转 each health challenge’s card to see how trees offer a solution.

挑战 翻转 人们不那么活跃了.
只有23%的成年人有足够的锻炼.
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解决方案 翻转 加拿大28回水木促进身体活动.
People living in neighborhoods with high levels of greenery are three times as active.
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挑战 翻转 精神健康处于危险之中.
五分之一的成年人有精神健康问题.
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解决方案 翻转 加拿大28回水木创造平静的空间.
Viewing community trees can significantly aid stress recovery.
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挑战 翻转 城市气温正在上升.
与高温有关的急诊科就诊预计会增加.
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解决方案 翻转 加拿大28回水木为城市空间降温.
加拿大28回水木减少了城市热岛的规模和影响.
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挑战 翻转 日益严重的污染威胁健康.
空气污染每年导致九分之一的过早死亡.
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解决方案 翻转 加拿大28回水木净化空气.
加拿大28回水 remove over 17 million tonnes of air pollution per year in the US.
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挑战 翻转 安全的户外空间对健康至关重要.
犯罪的存在限制了青少年的身体活动.
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解决方案 翻转 加拿大28回水木可以减少公共场所的犯罪.
A 10% increase in tree canopy has been associated with a 12% decrease in crime.
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程序框架

To receive recognition each year, a healthcare facility must fulfill five standards:


整个行业的承诺

Healthcare facilities across the country are stepping up to improve the tree canopy — and overall wellness of 居民 — on their campus and in the communities they serve.

我们的职责是谈论加拿大28回水木和健康. 作为东德州医疗保健的领导者, we need to be responsible for everything we take care of — it falls within our mission.

Aaron Martinez, Certified Grounds Manager, CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System

We ultimately are trying to impact the health of the population that we serve. We also want to inspire others to follow us since improving air quality, 减少碳污染, and improving water quality benefits everyone and can be accomplished through tree planting.

Jon Utech, Senior Director, Office for a Healthy Environment, Cleveland Clinic

我们所做的一切都是为了我们的居民和社区. 加拿大28回水木影响安全, 美, 生活质量…我们的居民, 员工, 当我们投资于社区加拿大28回水木时,公众也会受益.

Donna Hibbs, Vice President of Grounds and Landscaping, Masonic 首页。s of Kentucky

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