Affiliated Foot & Ankle Center goes green It is not just feet they are looking to save, but the Earth and the future are at the top of their list as well.With the reality of our future in jeopardy by threats such as global warming, pollution and the depletion of our natural resources,Affiliated Foot & Ankle Center, LLP, Howell, is launching a "Go Green"campaign in an effort to do their part for a better tomorrow. "We have one Earth to live on,and our future depends on how we treat it.We must all do our part in making a difference, so our children and future generations have a chance to enjoy the world around us as we do today,"says Dr.Hal Ornstein. After analyzing their medical practice, Affiliated Foot & Ankle Center has implemented many changes in an effort to create an eco-friendly environment. Some of these changes include: • Electronic medical records (EMR) —This system makes all of the patient records electronic, significantly reducing the paper used in the practice. In addition, this system offers increased safety in protecting private patient information. • Digital X-ray imaging — Digital Xray images can now be created immediately without the need for toxic chemicals or films for developing. In addition, the Xray image is only printed if needed by the patient or referring physician. • E-prescribing—This program allows the doctors to subscribe medications to the pharmacy electronically, eliminating the need for paper referral pads. • E-newsletter — The E-newsletter informs patients and the community of updates and foot care information at the convenience of a mouse click, thus eliminating paper newsletters, including the stamps and labels needed to mail them. • recycling print cartridges • eco-friendly light bulbs used throughout the practice • recycling all paper, bottles and plastic from within the practice • creating "Go Green" bags and offering them free to the community — These are reusable shopping bags that eliminate the need to use paper and plastic bags when shopping for groceries, shopping in the malls,etc. "We have decided to create'Go Green' bags,offering them at no cost to our community. This is something we feel people will use and enjoy,while in the process helping to save our environment,"says Ornstein."Just stop into our office and ask the front desk for a'Go Green'bag,and we will be happy to provide one at no cost for you." Affiliated Foot & Ankle Center is located at 4645 Route 9 north in Howell.For more information, call 732-905-1110 or visit www.footdoctorsnj.com.