The Remedy with NYC Health + Hospitals

Inside NYC’s Sustainable Health Care Revolution

Episode Summary

NYC’s public hospitals fight climate change, cut emissions, and build resilient care. Learn how green upgrades deliver healthier care for all.

Episode Notes

What happens when fighting climate change becomes part of patient care?

In this eye-opening episode of The Remedy, host Dr. Michael Shen is joined by Omer Cabuk, NYC Health + Hospitals’ first Chief Decarbonization Officer, and Tennille Santos, Director of Energy Programs and Project Delivery, for a behind-the-scenes look at how America’s largest public health system is transforming its hospitals, nursing homes and neighborhood health centers by making them more resilient, efficient, and greener than ever.

Go beyond the bedside as Omer Cabuk and Tennille Santos break down how cutting energy use, slashing emissions, and prepping for climate disasters aren’t just environmental wins—they can save lives, strengthen hospitals during storms, and create healthier neighborhoods. 

Hear how sustainability touches everything—emergency planning, food menus, anesthesia, and building technology—and why staff across the system are essential to a greener future. If you’ve ever wondered what “climate resilient healthcare” really looks like, this episode connects the dots.

Listen now, get inspired, and see why climate action is healthcare action.

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