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In keeping with its commitment to make a difference in people's lives through excellent patient care, and as a major provider of healthcare in the community, Banner Churchill Community Hospital will be a tobacco-free campus as of Jan. 1.
As a health care facility, it is difficult to ignore evidence documenting the negative impact of tobacco use. Cigarette smoking is linked to heart disease, cancer, stroke and lung disease. Second hand smoke has become an overwhelming concern for many people.
“In our view, we have fallen short of providing a safe and clean environment to all who enter our doors. Second hand smoke has become one of our most common complaints. By going to a tobacco-free campus, we are taking action in addressing this very important issue,” said Cindy Johnson, associate administrator.
Effective Jan. 1, the use of any tobacco products will not be permitted anywhere on campus. The new policy means that any use of tobacco products will be prohibited by all employees, physicians, visitors, patients, volunteers, vendors and medical office staff anywhere on the campus or on any property owned or leased by Banner Health. This prohibition applies to smoking in personal vehicles on the property as well as on any sidewalks or streets within the boundaries of the campus.
Previously designated indoor and outdoor smoking areas are being eliminated as part of the tobacco-free campus plan.
“We realize this will not be an easy process for those who smoke, and we are receptive to their concerns.” Johnson added, “We strongly believe as a healthcare provider, we hold a responsibility for promoting a safe and healthy environment for all those who visit or work at Banner Churchill Community Hospital. We will do everything we can to provide them with the tools and support to make this transition to a tobacco-free campus as easy as possible.”
Banner Churchill Community Hospital joins a trend of tobacco-free hospital campuses nationwide and is one of several in Arizona and Nevada to eliminate tobacco use on its campus.
As a health care facility, it is difficult to ignore evidence documenting the negative impact of tobacco use. Cigarette smoking is linked to heart disease, cancer, stroke and lung disease. Second hand smoke has become an overwhelming concern for many people.
“In our view, we have fallen short of providing a safe and clean environment to all who enter our doors. Second hand smoke has become one of our most common complaints. By going to a tobacco-free campus, we are taking action in addressing this very important issue,” said Cindy Johnson, associate administrator.
Effective Jan. 1, the use of any tobacco products will not be permitted anywhere on campus. The new policy means that any use of tobacco products will be prohibited by all employees, physicians, visitors, patients, volunteers, vendors and medical office staff anywhere on the campus or on any property owned or leased by Banner Health. This prohibition applies to smoking in personal vehicles on the property as well as on any sidewalks or streets within the boundaries of the campus.
Previously designated indoor and outdoor smoking areas are being eliminated as part of the tobacco-free campus plan.
“We realize this will not be an easy process for those who smoke, and we are receptive to their concerns.” Johnson added, “We strongly believe as a healthcare provider, we hold a responsibility for promoting a safe and healthy environment for all those who visit or work at Banner Churchill Community Hospital. We will do everything we can to provide them with the tools and support to make this transition to a tobacco-free campus as easy as possible.”
Banner Churchill Community Hospital joins a trend of tobacco-free hospital campuses nationwide and is one of several in Arizona and Nevada to eliminate tobacco use on its campus.
