
going tobacco-free on May 6th, 2013.
That means no tobacco use of any kind will be permitted inside or outside of the hospital or nursing home or on any
affiliated property.
And those areas outside the hospital currently designated for smoking which are used by employees, patients and visitors will be eliminated as of May 6th.
Hospital officials said they are committed to the health and safety of their employees and patients, and believe they have a responsibility to take a leadership role on this major health
issue.
Establishing all their properties as tobacco-free, they say, firmly supports that belief.
Officials said they wanted to give employees and the public ample notice to adjust to the change, and are asking for community support as they go tobacco-free on May 6th.