Helena hospital goes smokefree

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By The Associated Press

Story Published: Sep 1, 2009 at 3:04 PM MST

Story Updated: Sep 1, 2009 at 3:04 PM MST

HELENA - St. Peter's Hospital in Helena has joined other hospitals in the state in banning tobacco use. The ban went into effect Tuesday.

For about the last three years, St. Peter's allowed smoking in a designated building near the emergency room entrance. That building will be removed.

St. Peter's Medical Group President Dr. David Lechner says it makes sense that a campus designed for health and wellness be a no-smoking zone. St. Peter's is the 21st hospital in Montana to have a no-smoking policy.

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