Emory University bans use of tobacco on campus

Would you like your employees to stop smoking so they can improve their health and lower your employee health insurance premiums?

Well in a recent news announcement it has been reported that Emory University’s campus and hospitals are going tobacco-free.The new policy at the private university in Atlanta began Sunday and applies to all university and Emory Healthcare properties.

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The campus has created 14 areas where tobacco will be permitted temporarily until students, faculty, staff and visitors can adjust to the new rule. The university is offering free classes and medications to help smokers on campus shake the habit.

They are not alone - more than 580 U.S. colleges and 2,800 hospitals have similar policies. The question is, will it help employees long term health benefits? Time will tell on that one we are sure.