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Sunday, December 10, 2006

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Smoking Ban Goes Into Effect
Ohio's statewide smoking ban goes into effect on Thursday, Dec. 7. We'll talk with County Health Commissioner Terry Allen about how the ban will be enforced. Also joining us is Dr. Nochomovitz, president and chief medical officer of medical practices at University Hospitals. He is the doctor responsible for the hospital's smoke-free program. We'll ask him about the health impact on bar and restaurant workers and talk about what its like for a business to implement a smoking ban.

Smoking complaint hotline - 866-559-6446
Ohio Department of Health

Also on Ideas this week:
Eric Wellman talks with the Cleveland Orchestra's Gary Hanson about the orchestra business and we'll hear from Michael Scharf, Case law professor who helped train the prosecutors in the Saddam Hussein trial.

Case Western Reserve University: Michael P. Scharf

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