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Marklund Makes Decision to Ban Tobacco Products, Starting Sunday
Marklund's mission includes a dedication to personal growth, and this tobacco-free policy protects and promotes the health and well-being of clients, employees, volunteers and visitors.
As of 11:50 p.m. Sunday, July 31, all of Marklund’s property will officially become tobacco free. Marklund’s mission includes a dedication to personal growth, and this tobacco-free policy protects and promotes the health and well-being of clients, employees, volunteers, and visitors.
The policy bans the use of tobacco products by anyone on Marklund property which includes staff, volunteers, contractors and visitors. Marklund is offering assistance for employees who wish to participate in smoking cessation programs.
“Marklund is committed to creating a healthy environment for everyone,” said Gil Fonger, Marklund president and CEO, “and by adopting this new policy, we are promoting a healthy lifestyle that positively impacts everyone in the organization.”
Tobacco-free signs will be posted as a reminder of the new policy.
For more information, call 630-593-5482 or visit http://www.marklund.org.
About Marklund
Founded in 1954, Marklund enriches the lives of those with special healthcare needs by honoring the unique purpose of each individual. Those served are able to enjoy a full and meaningful life supported by a compassionate nurturing environment; a strong partnership with the community; and an unmatched dedication to personal growth. Marklund’s vision: Rising above limitations. Marklund is not-for-profit.
Marklund’s main campus in Geneva, Ill., consists of six 16-bed residential homes for adults with severe and profound developmental disabilities as well as an educational and training center that provides for the intensive medical, social, emotional and physical needs of the residents.
In Bloomingdale, the Marklund Philip Center for Children encompasses the Children’s Home, a skilled pediatric nursing facility for infants, children and medically fragile adults; the Day School, an education program for children ages 3 to 21; early intervention for infants and toddlers age birth to three; and Marklund’s respite program.
For more information about Marklund, call Vicki Krystof at 630-593-5482 or visit http://www.marklund.org.
