SHC names Dr. Fox Medical Director, Sustainability

November 17, 2023

Stanford Health Care (SHC) has selected Dr. Paige Fox as the new Medical Director, Sustainability.

According to Helen Wilmot, SHC chief facilities & sustainability officer, the role “extends to collaborating with experts, fostering clinician engagement in change management, and spearheading transformative initiatives. And our commitment lies in not only reducing SHC's carbon footprint but also ensuring clinicians receive essential support, products, processes, and an environment conducive to delivering safe and effective patient care.”

Dr. Fox, who is a an associate professor in the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, will share the role with Dr. Praveen Kalra, a clinical associate professor in the Department of Anesthesiology.

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