Frankfort, KY (November 5, 2009) - In conjunction with the American Cancer Society's 34th Great American Smokeout Challenge on November 19, Frankfort Regional Medical Center is creating a tobacco free environment, indoors and out. Administrators and medical staff believe the move is vital to promoting the health of patients, visitors, employees, volunteers, medical staff and others.
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 & 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 Chip Peal, Chief Executive Officer. "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 (502) 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.