Tobacco Cessation

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According to the American Cancer Society, smoking is responsible for nearly 1 in 5 deaths in the U.S. alone, and approximately 8.6 million Americans suffer from smoking-related lung and heart disease.

You don’t have to be part of these statistics. Let the healthcare professionals at Wooster Community Hospital help you quit your smoking habit once and for all.

Smoking Cessation Help

The tobacco cessation staff at Wooster Community Hospital is friendly and knowledgeable in addressing the five keys to quitting: preparation, support, and encouragement. Learning new skills and behaviors, obtaining and using medications correctly, and being prepared for relapse or difficult situations.

Our staff members pride themselves on offering high-quality, comprehensive care for all of our tobacco cessation patients. They not only take the time and care to ensure patients receive individualized attention for their personal needs, but they also ensure all interactions are as supportive and respectful as possible. We understand how difficult the journey can be to quit your use of tobacco, so we try to help in any way we can.

Our Smoking Cessation Program

Our comprehensive smoking cessation program contains three main modules. These modules include the following:

• One-on-one weekly 30-minute counseling sessions with a respiratory therapist.
• Education about the various nicotine replacement therapies and medications and alternative methods used for cessation.
• Guidance and support; plus, we will contact your physician to obtain any required prescriptions for medications related to cessation.

Insurance is accepted for this six-week program. Please check with your provider about whether your plan covers tobacco cessation programs. In the event your insurance provider does not cover your six-week smoking cessation program, we encourage you to contact us at your earliest convenience by calling (330) 263-8329. One of our friendly team members will be happy to help you with your financial plan.

Quit Smoking Health Benefits

It’s no secret there are various health benefits when a patient quits their tobacco habit. Once you have quit tobacco, a series of changes occur in the body. These changes include:

 After quitting smoking

• 20 minutes after quitting, the heart rate and blood pressure decrease.
• 1 – 9 months after quitting, coughing, congestion, and shortness of breath decrease.
• 5 – 15 years after quitting, the risk of stroke decreases to that of a nonsmoker.
• 10 years after quitting, the risk of lung cancer and coronary artery disease drops to half of that of a current smoker.

After quitting smokeless tobacco

• The risk of oral and other cancers is reduced.
• Bad breath decreases.
• Further bone loss, gum recession, and/or tooth decay are prevented.
• Mouth sores are able to heal and are less likely to become cancerous.

The list above is by no means comprehensive. We encourage all of our patients to learn more about how tobacco cessation can improve their overall physical and mental health before starting their smoking cessation program. To learn more about how tobacco cessation can benefit you, we encourage you to reach out to the team members at Wooster Community Hospital.

Smoking Cessation Program in Wooster, OH

It’s time for you or your loved one to quit smoking for good. For more information about the tobacco cessation program at Wooster Community Hospital, we encourage you to call (330) 263-8329. One of our friendly and dedicated team members will be happy to answer any questions you have over the phone.