Saskatoon Health Region
Tobacco & Smoke-free Policy
About Us - Info On Smoking Policy

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Saskatoon Health Region is proud to be tobacco and smoke-free.

Tobacco used for cultural and ceremonial purposes is exempt from the policy. 

Click below for:

• Tobacco and Smoke-free Policy (PDF)
  
• Designated Outdoor Smoking Locations
• Questions & Answers
• Resources
  • Ask the Counsellor
  • Are You Thinking About Quitting Smoking or Other Tobacco Products?
  • Handouts
  • For Health Professionals
  • For Teachers
  • Links
    
• Smoking Cessation Services
• Contact Us

Provincial Tobacco Reduction Strategy

The Ministry of Health has provided links to the 2011 Progress Report (PDF) for the provincial tobacco reduction strategy: Building a Healthier Saskatchewan: A strategy to reduce tobacco use, and the 2011 Strategy Action Plan (PDF).

Provincial Tobacco Reduction Strategy (website)

Background

We did it! In 2007, Saskatoon Health Region took a bold move, in support of healthy living, by eliminating tobacco use in all Region-owned and -operated buildings and grounds.

But were we successful? In 2008, the Tobacco- and Smoke-free Policy Committee commissioned a report to find out.

• View the Report Summary (PDF)
• View the Full Report (PDF)

(updated November 24, 2011)