Current employees will not be impacted by this change, but can take advantage of the hospital's employee wellness program to stop smoking. For those associates who are tobacco users, GMC offers a smoking cessation program to assist with quitting.
" This is a matter of practicing what you preach. Hospitals and healthcare providers should lead the way in promoting good health. By not hiring people that use tobacco products and helping current employees to quit, we are trying to lead by example" said Steve Nadeau, VP, human resources for GMC.
Breathe Happy: Live Happy. That's the new slogans around the Gwinnett Medical Center campuses to help communicate and launch the renewed Smoke Free campaign.
"GMC is dedicated to supporting the health and well being of our hospital community and the broader community we serve," said Phil Wolfe, president and CEO of GMC. "For many years, smoking has been prohibited either inside or outside of any GMC facility. We believe we must lead by example in maintaining a healthy and safe environment for everyone."
"GMC is dedicated to supporting the health and well being of our hospital community and the broader community we serve," said Phil Wolfe, president and CEO of GMC, in announcing the new policy. (File photo)
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