Post by Editor on Jan 17, 2007 14:12:22 GMT -5
Health Department can help you quit smoking
The Henry and Stark County Health Department staff realizes that many of us have made New Year's resolutions. Studies have shown that most resolutions address some aspect of improving our overall health. One of the most popular health resolutions made is the desire to quit smoking in the coming year. If this is your resolution, the Health Department reminds you that we have a smoking cessation program. This is a joint effort by the Health Department and the Illinois Tobacco Quitline/American Lung Association Helpline. The program is available to residents of Henry and Stark County that desire assistance with smoking cessation efforts. The service is open to participants age 18 and older.
How do you participate? It's easy. You simply call the Quitline at 1-866-QUIT-YES or 1-866-784-8937. The Quitline will send out an informational packet to participants. In addition, Quitline will provide free phone counseling to participants and instruct them on any follow up concerns.
The Health Department will provide patches, gum, or Zyban to clients, free of charge, as advised by the Illinois Tobacco Quitline.
The New Year can be a great opportunity to start fresh. And New Year's resolutions can be a powerful tool to give your health a big boost – and improve your whole life. If you are a smoker, who really wants to quit and just needs a little support, let the Health Department and Quitline help you meet your goals and resolutions for the upcoming year. For more information call the Health Department at (309) 852-5272 (Main Office) or (309) 852-3115 (Stark County).
The Henry and Stark County Health Department staff realizes that many of us have made New Year's resolutions. Studies have shown that most resolutions address some aspect of improving our overall health. One of the most popular health resolutions made is the desire to quit smoking in the coming year. If this is your resolution, the Health Department reminds you that we have a smoking cessation program. This is a joint effort by the Health Department and the Illinois Tobacco Quitline/American Lung Association Helpline. The program is available to residents of Henry and Stark County that desire assistance with smoking cessation efforts. The service is open to participants age 18 and older.
How do you participate? It's easy. You simply call the Quitline at 1-866-QUIT-YES or 1-866-784-8937. The Quitline will send out an informational packet to participants. In addition, Quitline will provide free phone counseling to participants and instruct them on any follow up concerns.
The Health Department will provide patches, gum, or Zyban to clients, free of charge, as advised by the Illinois Tobacco Quitline.
The New Year can be a great opportunity to start fresh. And New Year's resolutions can be a powerful tool to give your health a big boost – and improve your whole life. If you are a smoker, who really wants to quit and just needs a little support, let the Health Department and Quitline help you meet your goals and resolutions for the upcoming year. For more information call the Health Department at (309) 852-5272 (Main Office) or (309) 852-3115 (Stark County).