May 21, 2007

Jameson Health System Adopts Smoke-Free/Tobacco-Free Policy

Effective July 1, 2007 , Jameson Health System will adopt a campus-wide Smoke Free/Tobacco Free Policy.  This policy means that patients, visitors, employees, physicians, and anyone on the Jameson campus will be prohibited from smoking or using tobacco products anywhere inside or on the premises of any Jameson owned facility.  The only exception will be on the Behavioral Health Unit on the South Campus where smoking will be permitted in designated areas at designated times.

The recommendation for the policy change was submitted by the hospital’s Medical Executive Committee, and was then endorsed by the Board of Directors.

Jameson Health System has joined hospitals across Pennsylvania and throughout the country in an effort to become tobacco-free.  This policy has been endorsed by numerous health advocacy groups, including the Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania.  It is intended to help Jameson maintain the healthiest possible environment for patients, employees and visitors.

Jameson thanks the public for their cooperation in complying with the new policy.