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CRMC plans ‘Smokeout’ event
By Karen WilliamsonCullman Regional Medical Center is sponsoring a Tobacco Free Day on Thursday in conjunction with the Great American Smokeout.
“We are aiming at being tobacco free on the Great American Smokeout Day and encourage other businesses to do the same,” said Jim Weidner, president and chief executive officer of CRMC. “This is just the beginning for our Medical Center, and the end goal for our workplace is to be tobacco free on 08-08-08.”
The initiative was started by Dr. Steven Seidel, current chief of medical staff, and Weidner. Tony Tidwell, director of pastoral care services, heads up the program through the employee wellness task force.
Weidner said many challenges are ahead, but CRMC needs to do the right thing for its patients, community and workforce.
“We need to be the leader of wellness in our community, and that is exactly what we plan on doing,” he said.
Thursday, Nov. 15, is the 31st anniversary of the Great American Smokeout which is sponsored by the American Cancer Society.
“Since 1976 the third Thursday of November has marked the Great American Smokeout spotlighting the dangers of tobacco use and the importance of quitting smoking to improve individual health and promoting better, safer communities,” said Maria Stanford, assistant vice president of Marketing and Community Development.
CRMC has participated with the Great American Smokeout for several years.
“We are offering an awareness and educational booth in the main lobby at CRMC from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.,” said Stanford.
It will be staffed by respiratory therapists who will provide pulse oximeter tests. The test provides the patient with an oxygen saturation level. Results 95 to 100 are normal, said Stanford. For patients with results under 95, they will be directed to appropriate healthcare providers.
Smoking cessation information will be available at the booth.
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