UAMS Now Smoke-Free
By: Import User
Updated: January 7, 2009
Patients who smoke may find their stay in
the hospital at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
includes an unanticipated opportunity to stop the tobacco habit.
A smoking ban on the entire campus is now in effect.
The ban originally was to take effect July Fourth, but the start
time was moved because the Independence Day holiday fell on a
weekend.
Previously, employees and visitors were allowed to light up in
designated smoking areas. Now smokers will have to leave the campus
to have a cigarette. The ban applies to all employees, patients and
visitors.
UAMS officials say the hospital and medical school want to
set a proper example by going smoke free.
