Washington County Health Department would like to advise that on July 1, 2012, nearly all public places in the state, including restaurants and workplaces, will be smoke-free. This change comes as the result of Indiana's first-ever statewide smoke-free air law, House Enrolled Act 1149. Hoosiers will now be able to enjoy smoke-free air and reduce their risk of developing chronic cardiac and respiratory diseases and the other health problems associated with breathing secondhand smoke. Although there are exemptions to the law, details can be found at www.in.gov/atc or www.in.gov/isdh/tpc.
Washington County Health Department now provides assistance for those wanting to quit smoking. A small amount of paperwork is required along with watching a 25-minute video. Assistance with nicotine replacement therapy is available (Patches, Gum, and Chantix). Contact the nurse at 812 883-5603 ext. 2002 for an appointment and assistance with nicotine replacement therapy.