Smoking Policy

As a healthcare facility, our staff at Stevenson Memorial Hospital is committed to preventing diseases caused by smoking and second-hand smoke, such as lung cancer, chronic pulmonary diseases, asthma, and other respiratory conditions.

We would like to remind the entire community about the strict no-smoking policy on hospital property in Ontario, which is in effect to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all patients, visitors, and staff.

As it is stated in the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017, smoking is strictly prohibited in all indoor and outdoor areas of the hospital premises, including parking lots, exterior grounds, and vehicles. We kindly request everyone's cooperation in adhering to this policy.

It is important to note that smoking or vaping where it is not allowed may result in a charge of an offence and subject to a fine of $1,000 for a first offence, and $5,000 for any further offence if convicted.

For further information, please visit the Ontario Government website.

For information on how to quit smoking, please review these resources.

We appreciate your attention to this matter and thank you for your cooperation in supporting the health and well-being of our hospital community.