Genesee County Health Department

Better Life Through Better Health

Release Date:  Immediate Release                     Kill Date:  April 11, 2008 Contact Person:  Ann Goldon                             Phone:  (810) 341-5898

RE:  Four local restaurants awarded for providing a smoke-free environment  

Congratulations to Hollywood Diner located on Corunna Road in Flint , Empress of China on Dort Highway in Flint , Pearl Dragon located on Silver Parkway in Fenton, and BD’s Mongolian Barbeque located on Miller Road in Flint , for their decision to provide a smoke-free environment.  Providing a smoke-free environment helps protect the health of employees and customers, while providing a pleasurable dining experience. 

         According to the recent Surgeon General’s Report “The Health Consequences of Involuntary Exposure to Tobacco Smoke,” there is no risk-free level of exposure to secondhand smoke.  The recent 2007 Prevention Research Center “Speak to Your Health Community Survey” Data indicated that nearly 91% of Genesee County adults said they would be more likely to go to a smoke-free restaurant or said the restaurant’s smoking policy made no difference.  

            “Customers have been thanking us for going smoke-free, negative reaction has been non-existent and sales are up” stated Dan Bennett, owner of BD’s Mongolian Barbeque regarding going smoke-free.

            Recently, the Genesee County Health Department (GCHD) and the Smoke-free, Multi-Agency, Resource Team (SMART) provided Hollywood Diner, Empress of China Pearl Dragon and BD’s Mongolian Barbeque with awards of recognition for their commitment to provide Genesee County citizens with a healthy dining environment as a smoke-free restaurant.  To access the Genesee County Smoke-free Dining Guide visit www.gchd.us.

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