These efforts reflect our commitment to maintain a healthy environment for everyone who seeks care or works at UF Health.
No. Having designated smoking areas would not support our tobacco-free policies. We strive to ensure a safe, healthy, clean and welcoming environment for everyone who seeks care or works on our campuses, and we are dedicated to preventing disease and promoting health.
Although you can use tobacco on public property, we ask that staff, volunteers, visitors and patients do not smoke in the vicinity of our campuses. Many public areas are close to our facilities, and we ask that smokers respect everyone who seeks care or works on our campuses. We want to eliminate second-hand smoke for our patients, faculty and staff.
E-cigarettes are not permitted under our tobacco-free policies. People who use electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) inhale a harmful aerosol that may contain nicotine as well as other flavors and chemicals.
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