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Brookings Health System is a tobbaco-free and latex-safe environment.
Tobacco-free Campus
For the health and well-being of all who access our services, Brookings Health System, does not allow tobacco use on any property owned or operated by the health system. 
We would appreciate it if you would please refrain from using any tobacco products while in any of health system buildings, parking lots as well as vehicles parked in the parking lots. Thank You.
The policy applies to all Brookings Health System employees, patients, visitors, students, trainees, volunteers and vendors.
To assist you while on our campus - Free nicotine gum and lozenges are available for patients, families and visitors at the ER information desk, OB desk, and the Information Desk.
Ready to quit tobacco? Find out about some of the useful support resources here.
Latex-Safe Environment
A latex-safe environment is defined as an environment that minimizes the risk of a reaction occurring in individuals sensitized to natural rubber latex.
Latex is a common allergen and can cause severe reactions to patients, visitors and employees. Therefore, we are requesting that products containing latex not be brought into the facilities of Brookings Health System, including the hospital and Brookview Manor.
Natural rubber latex is found in more than 40,000 commonly used products in health care, schools, communities and homes. Examples of these products include gloves, balloons, bandages, tourniquets, dishwashing gloves, elastic. Symptoms of latex allergy may include skin redness, itching, hives, runny nose, sneezing, rhinitis, nasal congestion, and asthma.
Latex particles become airborne when a product containing latex is opened, popped, or snapped. In order to avoid the potential exposure of latex to someone who is allergic to latex, mylar balloons are a safe alternative.
Click here to find more information about latex allergies, symptoms, definitions, and a list of products that contain latex.
