Buffalo Hospital bans smoking in buildings, on the grounds or in parking areas

Buffalo Hospital, Allina Medical Clinics and Buffalo Clinic are joining the ranks of many other health organizations, both local and nationwide, to become tobacco-free facilities.

As of July 1, tobacco use will not be allowed in buildings, on the grounds or in parking areas.

Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death in this country, responsible for one in every five deaths. For this reason, the new policy was established for all Allina hospitals and clinics as well as Buffalo Clinic to protect everyone working at and visiting its campus from exposure to tobacco.

Patients who use tobacco will have access to tobacco replacement therapies to make them more comfortable while they’re in the hospital. Some tobacco replacement therapies are available without prescription, and visitors should plan their tobacco use around their visit or use over-the-counter therapies to help them cope in the tobacco-free environment.

Buffalo Hospital is a non-profit regional medical center committed to improving the health of the communities it serves in and around Wright County. Part of Allina Hospitals & Clinics, information about Buffalo Hospital’s services along with the latest health information can be found online at

www.buffalohospital.org.