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Last week, NCSH was in Turin (Italy) for the first dissemination event in the project DesHealth.

During the days in Italy, project results and thoughts were shared between (and beyond) project partners to discuss the green skills gap in the healthcare sector – and how this gap can be narrowed and filled with the project's upcoming co-disciplinary training. 

"DesHealth: A Systemic Design Approach to Education and Training on Sustainable Healthcare" aims to:

- Allow organisations to increase the quality and relevance of their education activities.
- Develop and reinforce the organisations' networks of partners, increasing their capacity to operate jointly at the transnational level.
- Answer the educational gap on Sustainable Healthcare in higher and professional education building capacity of organisations to work transnationally and across sectors.
- Promote the sustainable transition of European health systems by training new and future practitioners addressing common needs and priorities.
- Build co-disciplinary and cross-sectoral relationships between different stakeholders in the health system, in particular between academia, industry and health facilities, enabling sustainability transformations and changes.

PROJECT PARTNERS
1. Politecnico di Torino (IT) – lead partner
2. Technische Universiteit Delft (NL)
3. Escola Superior De Comercio Internacional (ES)
4. Stiftelsen TEM (SE)
5. Bioindustry Park Silvano Fumero SpA Società Benefit (IT)
6. Erasmus Universitair Medisch Centrum Rotterdam (NL)
7. Fundació Unió Catalana d'Hospitals (ES)

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the National Agency Erasmus+ INDIRE. Neither the European Union nor INDIRE can be held responsible for them.

 Photos: DesHealth

You can now flip through the pages of the new HealthManagement issue to read NCSH's article:

"Shortcut to Sustainable Healthcare Innovation: The NCSH Model"

The article is also accessible HERE.

For more information about The NCSH Model and how to get involved in the process for greener hospitals, reach out to us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit our Services page. 

Currently building healthcare resilience on the literal front lines, Mission Kharkiv from Ukraine is now also joining the NCSH network. Help us in giving them a warm welcome!

Before we give room to our new member to introduce themselves below, we would like to take the opportunity to highlight the support that you, too, can provide to the resilience on the ground in Ukraine: 

Please consider donating to Mission Kharkiv's work by visiting their LinkedIn >> and Instagram >> pages.

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Mission Kharkiv (MK) is a humanitarian organization dedicated to promoting equal rights and access to healthcare in Ukraine. With a steadfast dedication to assist and help building a sustainable and effective healthcare system, MK operates on the front lines of humanitarian aid, addressing critical healthcare needs in conflict-affected areas.

Ukraine Cancer Relief:
MK is pioneering a groundbreaking initiative, providing chemotherapy treatments directly to patients in cities under siege. Beyond medication delivery, our approach to oncology care includes mental health support, safe cold-chain logistics, and precision medicine, ensuring that every patient receives the care they deserve.

Precision Medicine:
Through our Precision Medicine initiative, MK leverages genetic information to personalize healthcare solutions, predicting drug responses and optimizing medical treatments for better patient outcomes.

First Aid For Critical Infrastructure Workers:
MK is dedicated to safeguarding the health and safety of Ukraine's critical infrastructure workers. Our initiative provides standardized first aid kits and life-saving medical training to every essential facility, ensuring prompt and effective emergency response.

Recovery Engineering:
MK's Recovery Engineering program harnesses the expertise of skilled engineers to rebuild and revitalize Ukraine's healthcare infrastructure, fostering resilience and recovery in conflict-affected regions.

General Pharmaceutical Aid:
MK's commitment to reliable and efficient medication supply ensures that no individual suffers needlessly due to lack of access to essential medicines. Through our General Pharmaceutical Aid initiative, we strive to alleviate pain and save lives by organizing consistent, quality medication supply chains.
"

• To Mission Kharkiv's website

The NCSH network is open to actors worldwide in the area of sustainable healthcare. 

Become a member

From the start of the DesHealth project on 1 December 2023, NCSH and our partners have explored the challenges of management and design in sustainable healthcare. Now, we are ready to share the project's first insights with you.

Attend the DesHealth project's dissemination event for an in-depth discussion on the topics of healthcare, resource management, environmental impact and much more. We will dive into the state of the art of sustainable healthcare and the experience of hospitals and practitioners.

Date: 22 May 2024
Time: 14.00 – 16.30
Location: Hybrid (see below)

ON-SITE: We will meet at the Castello del Valentino, Viale Mattioli 39 in Turin (Italy).

Get your ticket to attend on-site

ON-LINE: Register here

About DesHealth: A Systemic Design Approach to Education and Training on Sustainable Healthcare
To identify and fill the educational gap on Sustainable Healthcare within the European Union (EU) is bound to benefit environmental sustainability in health systems. By encompassing educational and professional sectors – higher education institutions, industries and health professionals – the DesHealth project brings together partners in the EU for cross-sectoral cooperation on topics of healthcare, product design, management and systemic design.

Project partners
1. Politecnico di Torino (IT) – lead partner
2. Technische Universiteit Delft (NL)
3. Escola Superior De Comercio Internacional (ES)
4. Stiftelsen TEM (SE) (Nordic Center for Sustainable Healthcare)
5. Bioindustry Park Silvano Fumero SpA Società Benefit (IT)
6. Erasmus Universitair Medisch Centrum Rotterdam (NL)
7. Fundació Unió Catalana d'Hospitals (ES)

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the National Agency Erasmus+ INDIRE. Neither the European Union nor INDIRE can be held responsible for them.

NCSH's newest addition provides long-term sustainable care all over Sweden – welcome Praktikertjänst!

They introduce themselves to the network below:

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Praktikertjänst is one of Sweden's largest dental and healthcare providers with over 60 years of experience. The company has about 7,300 employees providing care to patients at our circa 730 clinics all over Sweden – from Ystad in the south to Kiruna in the north.

Praktikertjänst is owned by about 1,300 shareholders, of which all are practitioners: doctors, dentists, nurses, physiotherapists, and many more professions. Praktikertjänst's company vision is to achieve sustainable care all throughout Sweden.

At Praktikertjänst, sustainability is a key pillar in the business strategy. As a dental and healthcare provider, requirements regarding environmental management and quality assurance are stringent and ever increasing.

Praktikertjänst already has several well-established processes and routines in place throughout the organisation – from adequate hazardous waste management of mercury to the assessments of occupational health and safety risks and radiation safety protocols. Over the coming years, Praktikertjänst will take efforts to deepen the company's understanding of the impact on the environment and on society, as well as of how the surroundings impact the company, for example through the assessment of physical climate risks and Praktikertjänst's capacity to uphold the responsibility as a dental and healthcare provider.

Given the developments in the EU, such as the Green Deal with new legislation (including the CSRD and the CSDDD), Praktikertjänst is facing ever increasing requirements that go beyond what is already in place through the management system. The developments are about transparent reporting in accordance with the CSRD as well as a corporate sustainability due diligence process in accordance with the CSDDD, both of which will require actions on many levels.

Corporate sustainability in the dental and healthcare sectors is challenging and Praktikertjänst's sustainability efforts are still in its early stages. Praktikertjänst believes that the Nordic Center for Sustainable Healthcare can provide the company with a forum for discussion and knowledge exchange, knowing that many of the members have already tried and tested several different solutions.

Contact us

Praktikertjänst's head office is located in Stockholm, but the dental and healthcare clinics span all over Sweden. Do not hesitate to contact us if you want to learn more about Praktikertjänst:

Praktikertjänst AB
Adolf Fredriks kyrkogatan 9
103 55 Stockholm, Sweden
Phone: +46 (0) 10 128 00 00
E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
"

Get even more information about Praktikertjänst, and how to get in touch, on their website:

• To Praktikertjänst

The NCSH network is open to actors worldwide in the area of sustainable healthcare. 

Become a member

Don't miss out on your spot at the 6th Nordic Conference on Sustainable Healthcare in October!

The fact that exhibition slots are already filling up, along with the high attendence during NCSH's conference kick-off and participant tickets being booked, all tell us one thing:

2024 year's conference is going to be the place to be for anyone and everyone with an interest in sustainable healthcare!

Contact NCSH at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to secure your place at the conference – whether as a sponsor, exhibitor or partner.

More information here

Conference date: 15 October 2024
Location: Malmö Arena Hotel, Sweden

Then you should take the opportunity to visit Grønnköpingkið, the epitome of sustainable healthcare! The digital hospital showcases sustainable products and services that are ready to be installed and used in your hospital, today.

The world's greenest hospital has an open door policy and can be visited round the clock by clicking the button:

To Grønnköpingkið

 Hospital image design: LINK Arkitektur

The world's greenest hospital – Grønnköpingkið – can now boast with a new sustainable and innovative solution, already in use at multiple locations in Sweden:

Prefabricated modular facilities for healthcare and research by MedicSolution.

"MedicSolution has for many years contributed to a more flexible healthcare where our prefabricated modules have solved the capacity in an efficient way. Up to 50 % faster than on-site built and removable to efficiently adapt the building to new needs or to be moved to another site.

Example of room types/facilities:
Operating theaters, CSSD, diagnostics imaging units (MRI, CT, X-ray etc.), ICUs, clean rooms, and bespoke facilities.

The modules are produced off-site in a safe and clean factory environment and the result meets at least the same high standard as building on-site.

In case of permanent construction or use, our modules can be adopted to increase flexibility and thereby enable the facility to meet current needs over time."

Visit the hospital to find more details about the solution, including installation sites and contact information:

To Prefabricated Modular Facilities for Healthcare and ResearchTo Prefabricated Modular Facilities for Healthcare and Research

MedicSolution is the supplier of these prefabricated modular facilities.

The world's greenest hospital has an open door policy and can be visited round the clock HERE.

How can green hospitals be developed? We at NCSH have created a hands-on model precisely for the purpose of answering this question.

Our model contributes to the establishment of hospitals with more efficient resource use and less impact on the environment, while ensuring quality in the care for patients and in the working environment for staff. The steps apply to new as well as already existing hospitals and healthcare facilities – and can be custom-made to fit specific contextual needs and conditions around the world. 

Learn more about the exponential improvements that the NCSH model can make on your sustainability performance: Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to get started.

Read about how the model is already being applied in India

... with an evening at NCSH's office!

We are gathering with network members, partners and all you not-yet-members to mingle and make new connections within sustainable healthcare.

Lighter finger food, snacks and drinks of your choice are on the menu. 

If you are in the area, join us for a great time! 

Register here

Date: 25 April 2024
Time: 17.00–21.00 CET
Location: Södra Promenaden 51, Malmö (Sweden)