Humans of St. Charles - Al

"There are so many variables in patient care. You can’t have everything automatic. We do rely on the caregivers to turn lights off if they aren’t needed. On the floors, at 9 p.m., when visiting hours are over the light levels dim down. It’s bed time and people are winding down ... We have to keep the building pretty well-lit for safety reasons and security. But we do what we can."

- Al, electrical systems coordinator, on how St. Charles works to reduce light pollution