July 01, 2025 | By Robert Hammer, Defense Health Agency Communications
The Defense Health Agency and 30 military hospitals and clinics were recently recognized by Practice Greenhealth, a leading voice in sustainable health care, for their commitment to environmental stewardship and efficiency.
According to Ambrose C. Rosario Jr., who leads DHA’s healthcare facilities efficiency, environmental compliance, and audit program, the recognition signifies “a profound and impactful commitment to a resilient future,” showcasing dedication to efficient and environmentally responsible healthcare practices across the agency.
Practice Greenhealth's 2025 Environmental Excellence awards acknowledge healthcare facilities and systems for achievements in environmental efficiency. DHA partners with the organization to benchmark military facilities against civilian counterparts in key sustainability metrics. Practice Greenhealth represents healthcare systems committed to integrating sustainability to protect patients, staff, communities, and the environment.
The achievements stem from an enterprise-wide team effort focused on meeting top-tier sustainability goals and environmental compliance targets. “These remarkable achievements would not have been possible without the dedicated efforts of the DHA headquarters healthcare facilities efficiency program team collaborating with their teammates at our facilities,” said Robert L. Goodman, DHA assistant director for resources and personnel integration. “This collective success recognizes how DHA prioritizes environmental sustainability while delivering safe, reliable health care to our beneficiaries. Congratulations to all the facilities recognized this year.”
From domestic installations to overseas facilities in Germany, Japan, and the United Kingdom, military hospitals and clinics are implementing comprehensive sustainability programs that reduce environmental impact while sustaining mission readiness and exceptional patient care.
DHA honorees were recognized with three 2025 Practice Greenhealth Environmental Excellence awards: Greenhealth System for Change Award, the Greenhealth Emerald Award, and the Greenhealth Partner for Change Award.
DHA Award Recipients
Greenhealth System for Change Award Honoree
The Defense Health Agency received the System for Change Award for working cohesively to set system-wide sustainability goals, track performance data, benchmark, and support intra-organizational learning and implementation within their institutions.
Greenhealth Emerald Award Honoree
The Landstuhl Regional Medical Center was recognized for leading the way in eliminating mercury, reducing, and recycling waste, responsible sourcing, and demonstrating a strong commitment to overall environmental stewardship within their community and the healthcare sector.
Greenhealth Partner for Change Award Honorees
This award recognized facilities that demonstrate continuous improvement in areas such as mercury elimination, waste reduction and recycling, regulated medical waste reduction, and the development of robust environmental programs. Awardees include:
- 422nd Medical Treatment Facility, RAF Croughton, Brackley, United Kingdom
- 87th Medical Group Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Hanover, New Jersey
- 96th Medical Group, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida
- Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center, Fort Belvoir, Virginia
- Bassett Army Community Hospital, Fort Wainwright, Alaska
- Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital, Fort Johnson, Louisiana
- Army Health Clinic BG Crawford Sams-Camp Zama, Kanagawa, Japan
- Blanchfield Army Community Hospital, Fort Campbell, Kentucky
- Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas
- Evans Army Community Hospital, Fort Carson, Colorado
- Fox Army Health Center, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama
- Guthrie Ambulatory Health Clinic, Fort Drum, New York
- Irwin Army Community Hospital, Fort Riley, Kansas
- Keller Army Community Hospital, West Point, New York
- Kenner Army Health Clinic, Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia
- Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center, Fort Meade, Maryland
- Madigan Army Medical Center, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington
- McDonald Army Health Center, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia
- Moncrief Army Health Clinic, Fort Jackson, South Carolina
- Reynolds Army Health Clinic, Fort Sill, Oklahoma
- Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, Hawaii
- United States Naval Hospital Okinawa-Japan, Japan
- MEDDAC-Bavaria, Vilseck, Germany
- Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland
- Weed Army Community Hospital, Fort Irwin, California
- William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Fort Bliss, Texas
- Winn Army Community Hospital, Fort Stewart, Georgia
- Womack Army Medical Center, Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Wright-Patterson Air Force Medical Center, Ohio
