Emory bans use of tobacco on campus

Associated Press

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.

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.

More than 580 U.S. colleges and 2,800 hospitals have similar policies.

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Online:

http://www.tobaccofree.emory.edu