On July 1, 2016, UHN will be a smoke-free environment. This means the smoking of tobacco products and electronic cigarettes on UHN-owned grounds is prohibited.
This initiative serves two purposes: to create smoke-free grounds and support those who are looking to quit with cessation resources.
This initiative is consistent with our goals of providing a healthy and safe environment for our patients, visitors and staff, and it's also required to maintain compliance with Ontario law (Smoke-Free Ontario Act).
UHN's smoke-free policy applies to employees, medical staff, volunteers, patients, visitors, learners and subcontractors. Everyone has a role to play in ensuring compliance with smoke-free grounds.
Recently, UHN News sat down with the Smoking Cessation Steering Committee Chairs, Dr. John Granton and Dr. Meredith Giuliani, to answer a few frequently asked questions about this initiative. Find out what they had to say in the video above.
Stay tuned for smoking cessation myth busting with Drs. Granton and Giuliani.
For more information, visit
www.uhnsmokefree.ca.
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