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Several NRV hospitals to become tobacco-free facilities 

Carilion New River Valley Medical Center and HCA's two New River Valley Hospitals--Montgomery Regional and Pulaski Community-- are demonstrating a commitment to providing a clean and healthy environment by becoming tobacco-free campuses. Beginning January 1, 2010 patients, visitors and employees are being asked to refrain from using tobacco products when visiting these hospitals, as well as other facilities, including physician practices and outpatient centers, that are part of HCA's and Carilion's health systems in the New River Valley.

"The use of tobacco products, especially smoking, harms nearly every organ of the body. As providers of healthcare, we want to do our part in encouraging healthy lifestyle choices and eliminating harmful behaviors," says Don Halliwill, president of Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. "We appreciate the support and participation of our community as we launch this new initiative."

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