teleosis institute
Biography
The Teleosis Institute is a local non-profit organization dedicated to reducing healthcare’s footprint while broadening its ecological vision. In 2004, after observing the absence of the healthcare industry in discussions of a sustainable future, Dr. Joel Kreisberg DC, a health professional, founded the Teleosis Institute. The word Teleosis is from the Greek and means "greater self realization". By empowering health providers as leaders in sustainable medicine, the Institute hopes to promote a healthcare system that conserves natural resources, promotes personal wellness, and begins with precaution. At the forefront of this sustainable medical system are the health providers who must take an active role in greening healthcare through example, education and advocacy.
Teleosis Institute is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and all donations are tax-deductible.
Green Pharmacy Program:
The Teleosis Institute developed the Green Pharmacy Program in May 2007 to offer Bay Area communities free and safe disposal of unwanted medications. In 2002, the U.S. Geological Survey study found that over 80% of waterways tested in the U.S. contain traces of common medications such as acetaminophen, hormones, blood pressure medicine, codeine, and antibiotics. To date the Green Pharmacy Program has 14 participating medicine take-back sites in the Bay Area and has collected over 900 pounds of unused and expired medicine.
Additional Teleosis Programs:
· Leadership in Green Health Care is an 8-week online course for health professionals to become leaders in the emerging field of sustainable medicine.
· Symbiosis Journal explores ecological principles of healing and medicine.
· Green Health Care Newsletter a free monthly email newsletter with updates on the Green Health Care movement.
Teaching Locations
- Berkeley
- San Rafael
- Los Altos
- Walnut Creek
Upcoming Classes
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