Smoking to be banned at hospital
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Downtown piano brings melodies to Cornwall The sounds of the hustle and bustle of downtown Cornwall got a lot more melodic this week, with the introduction of a community piano. André Pommier, of Pommier Jewellers. located at the corner of Pitt and Second streets, this week unveiled the instrument that is already gaining popularity with music aficionados and pedestrians. “It got in and people started playing it as soon as we set it up,” said a beaming Pommier, whose Pommier Court at the busy city intersection now boasts the piano, as well as an ornate musical clock to help bring some sophistication to downtown. The piano was a gift from a family that wanted it saved from destruction.“(They) just saw that we are very community- minded and they thought it would be appropriate for our corner,” said Pommier, who wants to keep the piano out for three seasons of the year, but will likely store it for winter. “I don’t want it to freeze,” he said, and added the piano will be a great addition to Santa Claus parade celebrations that typically take place downtown and in Le Village. Pommier said the community piano is free to use as much as people want to enjoy some music outdoors. The instrument will be tarped up at night, but that shouldn’t stop people from enjoying it. “If people come out of the bars and want to play it after their night, they can just put the tarp back on,” said Pommier. On January 1, 2018, all hospitals in the province of Ontario will be mandated to be smoke-free, under the Smoke Free Ontario Act. Until that day, hospitals are permitted to identify one designated smoking area on the grounds for patients, employees and visitors. CCH has identified a designated smoking area for staff and patients, until the smoke free deadline of 2018. There has been an increase in smoke-free signage. A a smoke-free logo has been created and distributed on all patient handouts. E-cigarette use is also prohibited on the property. An individual found to be smoking in the smoke-free area (indoor or outdoor) of a hospital or psychiatric facility may be charged with an offence, and if convicted, could face a maximum fine of $1,000 (for a first offence) or $5,000 (for any further offence). According to Smoke-Free Ontario, exposure to second-hand smoking causes about 425 deaths in Ontario annually, while tobacco smoking is the leading cause of preventable disease, disability, and death in Canada, causing 40,000 premature deaths each year. “It will be a difficult change for some, but staff and patients are encouraged to seek support if they wish to stop smoking while with us,” explains Heather Arthur, VP of Nursing Services and chief nursing officer. Pictured are Alan Greig, VP of Support Services, and Arthur. — supplied photo
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Wednesday, October 12, 2016
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