All WVU Health Sciences, WVU Hospitals and University Health Associates facilities are now tobacco-free. No tobacco use of any kind is permitted inside or outside our facilities.
See our policies and information below
Tobacco-Free Zone (map)
As a result of widespread support from employees and students, and the action of the WVU Board of Governors on June 4, 2010, use of tobacco products in any form is now prohibited anywhere on the Health Sciences campus. This includes all buildings, sidewalks, roads, parking areas, and green spaces.
The BOG policy complements tobacco-free policies adopted by WVUH, UHA and HealthSouth Mountainview in 2009, and existing regulations at NIOSH, to create an all-campus tobacco-free zone. (link to map) There are no designated smoking areas, indoors or out.
Dr. Christopher Colenda, Chancellor for Health Sciences, thanked the Board of Governors for responding positively to the outpouring of support from health professionals and students for this change. “We are obligated, as West Virginia’s leading institution for health, to set an example for others. Eliminating the use of tobacco and the exposure of our employees, students, and visitors to second-hand smoke isn’t just the popular thing to do; it’s the right thing to do.”
The policy is effective immediately, and tobacco-free signage is being installed at campus entrances and other locations. Future students and prospective employees will be notified of the policy during the application process.
Tobacco Cessation Information