For Your Health, All MidMichigan Health Locations Are Tobacco/Smoke-Free For your health, all MidMichigan Health locations are now tobacco/smoke-free. This policy reinforces our commitment to create a healthy environment for our patients and one another by eliminating second- and third-hand smoke. The new policy defines tobacco products as cigarettes, cigars, pipes, other lighted smoking devices and chewing tobacco. Use of these products is not permitted on any MidMichigan Health campus, and includes all buildings, both inside and out, facility grounds and parking lots, as well as surrounding properties. This policy complies with the Michigan Department of Community Health code, Michigan Clean Indoor Air Act of 1986 and Public Act 315, as well as the regulations and directives of The Joint Commission, the accrediting organization for health care organizations. The policy is also in accord with the Michigan Health and Hospital Association's Campaign for Smoke-Free Hospitals in which hospitals throughout the state are voluntarily implementing smoke free policies. We ask that all patients, visitors and vendors extinguish all smoking materials before arriving. Thank you for helping us to promote better health in our community. Smoking Cessation Options We understand that quitting smoking is a very personal matter, and there is no one right way to quit. Only you can decide which way is right for you. Even if you have been unsuccessful in the past, the good news is that you still have another chance to quit and we are here to help. We have provided resources on this Web site to assist you to quit and encourage you to call for us for assistance to help find a plan that is right for you. You have a healthy future ahead of you. Now’s the time to put smoking behind you – for good. The following are smoking cessation assistance options: Tobacco Cessation Facilitators
MidMichigan Health Line
(800) 999-3199 American Cancer Society
Bay Area Division Service Center
(989) 859-1730 American Heart Association
Michigan Affiliate
(800) AHA-USA1 American Lung Association of Michigan
(800) LUNG-USA Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute
Cancer Information Service
(800) 4-CANCER Midland Community Cancer Services
(989) 835-4841 Michigan Department of Community Health Clearinghouse
(800) 537-5666 Michigan Tobacco Quit Line
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