White County Medical Center in Arkansas No Longer Hiring Smokers

White County Medical Center in Searcy, Ark., will no longer hire smokers starting this week, according to a Today’s THV report.

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Hospital officials say the new hiring policy is designed to encourage a healthy workforce while also driving down healthcare costs for employees.

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