The Dryden Regional Health Centre Board of Directors held a lively
debate Monday about going 100% smoke free and in the end decided
to work towards a complete ban in the next few years.
Board Chair Kathy Bryck says they support a smoking ban on Hospital
property in principle but notes its a sensitive issue.
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While administration has been asked to come up with ideas to reach the
smoke-free target, staff stress smoking is not allowed within 9-metres of
the facility under Ontario law.
