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TriHealth's tobacco-free/smoke-free policy effective Jan. 1, 2007
November 27, 2006
TriHealth is joining the Greater Cincinnati Health Council and other area hospitals in having
tobacco-free/smoke-free campuses. TriHealth chose Nov. 16, the day of the Great American Smokeout, to prohibit the
use of tobacco and smoking products while in the facilities as well as the surrounding grounds for employees,
medical staff and volunteers. On Jan. 1, 2007, the tobacco-free/smoke-free policy will be extended to patients,
guests, vendors, contractors and tenants.
TriHealth has made the decision to have tobacco-free/smoke-free campuses to provide a safer and
healthier environment for all. It is TriHealth's intent eventually to be a tobacco-free/smoke-free health care
system. Initial implementation will include the following campuses:
Bethesda North Hospital Good Samaritan Hospital Bethesda Oak - TriHealth Corporate Offices Bethesda Medical Center at Arrow Springs TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion Group Health Associates Hospice of Cincinnati (patient exceptions with physician approval)
Tobacco is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States for both men and women.
As a health care system, it is essential for TriHealth not only to treat disease, but prevent it is as well. If you
choose to quit using tobacco and smoking products during this time or need assistance in abstaining while on one of
the campuses listed above, TriHealth has resources to help:
Nicotine replacement products are available for purchase at the following pharmacies:
Bethesda North Hospital Good Samaritan Hospital Bethesda Oak - TriHealth Corporate Offices Bethesda Medical Center at Arrow Springs Group Health Associates - Anderson, Clifton, Kenwood, Mason, Springdale, and Western Hills locations
Patients, visitors and community memebers may call:
The Ohio Quit Line, 1-800-QUITNOW (800-784-8669) The American Cancer Society, 1-800-ACS-2345
For a complete listing of TriHealth and community smoking cessation resources, please
click here.
If you have further questions regarding TriHealth's tobacco-free and smoke-free campus
policy, please call 513-569-6166.
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