Frankfort Regional Medical Center is going tobacco free
Frankfort Regional Medical Center is going tobacco free – outdoors and in.
In conjunction with the American Cancer Society’s 34th Great American Smokeout Challenge on Nov. 19, the local medical center is creating a tobacco free environment.
Administrators and medical staff believe the move is vital to promoting the health of patients, visitors, employees, volunteers, medical staff and others, according to a news release.
Tobacco use of any kind will not be permitted:
>In the buildings or on the grounds of the hospital and medical pavilion.
>At any office/program operated off-site by Frankfort Regional Medical Center including the Rehab Center and Lawrenceburg Campus.
“As a hospital and healthcare provider we strongly believe this is the right thing to do for those we serve and those who work at our facility,” said CEO Chip Peal.
“Allowing the use of tobacco products on hospital grounds sends a message that is inconsistent with our mission.”
The Franklin County Health Department offers tobacco cessation support and education classes to help community residents quit using tobacco products.
For more information, call 564-5559.
Community members can also call the Kentucky Tobacco Quit-line at (800) QUIT-NOW to receive one-on-one proactive counseling for tobacco users.
