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UK HealthCare tobacco-free policy
We are tobacco free.
As of November 2008, UK HealthCare has made the commitment that there will be no tobacco use permitted in or on any UK HealthCare facility or grounds.
In November 2007, Michael Karpf, MD, executive vice president for health affairs, announced that UK HealthCare had joined the Kentucky Hospital Association’s Tobacco-free Healthcare Collaborative.
A coalition of area hospitals made the tobacco-free commitment
This group of health care providers in Lexington and surrounding communities has worked together to implement tobacco-free campus policies and committed to going completely tobacco-free by November 20, 2008, in conjunction with the Great American Smokeout.
UK Board of Trustees approved the initiative
On April 22, 2008, the UK Board of Trustees gave final approval to the revised version of the university policy that outlines the university’s smoke-free policy. This effectively states that as of November 20, 2008 there is no tobacco use permitted in or on any UK HealthCare facility or grounds.
Tobacco-free health care campus links:
UK HealthCare recommends several resources to help stop using tobacco if you choose to do so:
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UK Tobacco Treatment Specialist
Audrey Darville, ARNP, CTTS
859-323-4222 office/voicemail
audrey.darville@uky.edu
The tobacco treatment specialist is an advanced practice nurse with certification and training in evidence-based treatment for tobacco cessation. Intensive counseling and treatment for all forms of tobacco use is available for inpatients, outpatients, and employees of the University of Kentucky on an individual and/or group basis. Services are available through consultation or by phone or e-mail request.
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Kentucky’s Tobacco QuitLine
One-on-one counseling 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
1-800-Quit Now (1-800-784-8669)
Kentucky Clinic Pharmacy
Counseling, NRT, Educational Materials
859-323-5855
Kentucky Clinic Pharmacy Web site
(click “Ask a Pharmacist”)
Fayette County Health Department
Adult and Youth Tobacco Cessation Programs
859-288-2327
Lexington Health Department Web site
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National Cancer Institute's Quitline
Tobacco counseling in English and Spanish
1-877-44U-QUIT
National Cancer Insititute's Quitline Web site
MedlinePlus®
Smoking Cessation References
Medline Plus Web site
Kentucky Cancer Program
Cooper/Clayton Method to Stop Smoking
1-866-495-9838
Kentucky Cancer Program Web site |
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