The dangers of smoking are well known in today's society. Modern medicine has also
shown the dangers of second hand smoke.
As of January 2, 2010, restaurants and bars in North Carolina and many lodging establishments were required to be smoke-free, thanks to S.L 2009-27 (G. S. 130A-496), otherwise known as North Carolina’s Smoke-Free Restaurants and Bars Law. Please see the link below for more information on this legislation including reporting those who do not comply.
http://tobaccopreventionandcontrol.ncdhhs.gov/smokefreenc/
If you smoke and would like to stop please contact one of the following Local Smoking Cessation Programs
Offered In Your Community.
McDowell County Health Department
Fresh Start Smoking Cessation Program (American Cancer Society)
Contact Sheree Bright for more information: 828-652-6811 or email sbright@rpmhd.org
Rutherford Hospital
Freedom From Smoking Cessation Program (American Lung Association)
Contact 828-245-4596 for more information.
St. Luke's Hospital
Fresh Start Smoking Cessation Program (American Cancer Society)
Contact Jennifer Wilson for more information at 828-894-2408
Other Resources to Help You Quit Tobacco
American Cancer Society
Smokefree.gov
Online Help is Available At: www.quitnownc.org and by calling
1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) to speak to a tobacco quitting specialist who is trained to help you quit tobacco. This service includes:
Phone Counseling - Standard counseling available for an adult smoker.
The Rutherford Polk McDowell District Health Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.
Free language assistance is available
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