Wednesday, January 2, 2008

Millions of Americans will make a resolution to quit smoking this new year.

Now, several local hospital systems are doing their part to help.
Starting January 1, the Conway Medical Center is smoke free, along with Loris Healthcare, Carolinas Hospital System and McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence.
The hospitals made their joint announcement last April, saying no one would be allowed to use tobacco products on hospital property, including doctors, nurses, workers and visitors.
Employees at Conway Medical Center say they are looking forward to a healthier workplace.
"Given that that is the mission to improve the overall health of our community, we decided this was best for us," Anna Marie Sheffield, Vice President of Nursing at CMC, said.
"We're not saying don't smoke, just don't smoke on our campus."
Georgetown Hospital System started the program back in November.