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Smoking Cessation

Have you tried to quit smoking?
Found it frustrating?
Need support to stop smoking?

Take a big step to promote a healthy lifestyle.

Join United Regional Health Care System's
SMOKING CESSATION COURSE

The Respiratory Care team at United Regional Health Care System is dedicated to helping those who smoke to stop smoking so that they can enjoy good respiratory health. Quitting smoking is one lifestyle change that can make the biggest improvement in your health and prolong your life.

Stopping is not easy, but is it possible. Becoming smoke free is a gradual, step-by-step process. It is a very personal decision to quit and it may take several attempts to stop smoking. People are quitting every day and you can be one of them!

There are many strategies to help one stop smoking and many, many physical benefits to having stopped. Those benefits are eye opening!

20 minutes after quitting

  • Blood pressure drops
  • Circulation in hands and feet improve

8 hours after quitting

  • Carbon monoxide level drops

24 hours after quitting

  • Chance of heart attack decreases

2 weeks to 3 months after quitting

  • Circulation improves
  • Lung function improves

1 to 9 months after quitting

  • Decreased coughing, congestion, fatigue and shortness of breath

1 year after quitting

  • Risk of Congestive Heart Failure is half of that of a smoker

5 years after quitting

  • Risk of stroke is reduced to that of a non-smoker

10 years after quitting

  • Lung cancer death rate is half of that of a smoker
  • Risk of mouth, throat, bladder and pancreas cancer decreases

15 years after quitting

  • Risk of Congestive Heart Failure is that of a non-smoker

Beside the personal health benefits to stop smoking, there are family and financial benefits. Your family benefits as you are reducing their risks of cancers due to second hand smoke and you are setting a good example for others to follow. Financially, you can save hundreds of dollars each year that would be spent on cigarettes and you can save money on medical, life and even auto insurance premiums.

You can do it! United Regional Health Care Systems Smoking Cessation course can help!

The course includes:

  • Spirometry testing
  • Dental side effects of smoking
  • Relaxation and medication tips
  • Support Groups
  • Testimonies from ex-smokers who have been successful
  • Guest speakers: physicians, addiction therapists, psychologists, hypnotherapists, respiratory therapists and social workers

The program, an American Cancer Society approved program, is led by Respiratory Therapists and Registered Nurses.

For class dates and information, contact "Call-A-Nurse" at 940.764.8570 or 800.982.9799. Course fee is $25 per person and a support person is encouraged to attend.

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