Free Workshop on June 24 to Discuss Smoke-free Multi-unit Housing

Jun 17, 2015

The Sioux Empire Tobacco-Free (SET-Free) Coalition, Live Well Sioux Falls, the American Lung Association, and the Carroll Institute are hosting a free workshop on June 24 for owners and managers of multi-unit housing properties to learn how to implement a smoke-free policy.

The workshop will take place from 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at the Downtown Hilton Garden Inn, 201 E. 8th Street, and lunch will be provided.

“Smoke-free housing is not just a growing health trend across the U.S., but also a smart business decision, considering that 8 out of 10 adults don’t smoke,” said Pat McKone of the American Lung Association, the workshop keynote presenter.

McKone and the other presenters at the Breath of Fresh Air workshop, will provide attendees with information on current trends around the country, legal information about implementing a smoke-free policy, resources to assist both property owners and residents, and testimonials from local property owners and residents. 

Encouraging more smoke-free housing is one of the goals of the SET‑Free Coalition and Live Well Sioux Falls because these policies allow tenants to enjoy their homes without being exposed to the deadly chemicals found in secondhand smoke. Secondhand smoke has been linked to diseases such as cancer, asthma, heart disease, respiratory illness, ear infections, and low birth weight. Offering a smoke-free environment is the right decision for the health and well-being of residents who live in close proximity to one another, but it also has real benefits to the property owner in reduced maintenance costs and improved safety.

For more information about the workshop or to register, please call (605) 371-1000 or register online.