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Beginning April 1, CAMC General Hospital is changing its tobacco policy. Tobacco use will not be allowed on any CAMC General Hospital property including the parking and grassy areas around each building.
Anyone wishing to use tobacco products will be directed to the nearest public sidewalk (along Washington, Brooks, Lewis or Morris streets).
Patients and their families are being notified of the new policy as they make appointments and are processed at registration.
“We’ve changed our tobacco policy based on feedback from patients, family members and visitors,” said Mike Williams, CAMC General Hospital administrator. “We’re committed to providing everyone who comes to General Hospital with a tobacco free environment.”
Tobacco use has numerous health risks including cancer, heart disease, stroke and lung disease.
CAMC Women and Children’s Hospital changed its tobacco policy on Aug. 1, 2005 and CAMC Memorial Hospital changed its policy in January. Additionally, all CAMC owned care providers and offices also will become tobacco-free April 1.
Freedom From Tobacco programs
A six-week program is also available for CAMC employees and the public who are interested in a weekly evening program.
Tuesdays, Feb. 5 through March 18
6 to 7:30 p.m.
OR
April 8 through May 20
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Locations: CAMC Memorial Hospital, CAMC Teays Valley Hospital and Boone County Clinic
Call 345-9051 to register for classes or e-mail quittobacco@camc.org for information on other cessation resources.
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