Tobacco Cessation
Phelps County Regional Medical Center is committed to the promotion of quality health care, which includes the prevention of disease. As part of that effort, PCRMC is proud to offer support to its patients and members of the surrounding communities in their efforts to stop the use of tobacco in any form. We also recognize that each individual differs in what methods work best in obtaining information, medication, support and SUCCESS!
If you’d like additional information on quitting smoking and tobacco use, please call 573-458-7691.
You’ll receive a packet including:
- Information and on quitting all forms of tobacco use and staying quit
- Current updates on tobacco cessation aids such as medication, gum, patches, electric cigarettes, etc.
- Material showing what to expect with regard to withdrawal symptoms, cravings, and how to deal with “triggers” such as boredom, anger, and stress.
You’ll also receive information on resources that best suit your needs, such as:
- Live virtual support groups and chat rooms
- One-on-one phone counseling with those trained in tobacco cessation
- Step by step programs to be completed at your own pace
- Texting support programs with daily encouraging texts and tweets
- Upcoming 1-hour classes on quitting tips and expectations on your journey to success.
We’re here to help YOU re-take control of your life as you break free of tobacco.
PCRMC's Tobacco Cessation Downloadable Information
Tobacco Cessation Class Offerings
The Truth About Tobacco
This course provides information on how tobacco companies are targeting children and shows the campaign strategies used to market tobacco to the young.
Location: Education Classrooms
Cost: Free
Time: 11:30am-12:30pm
Dates: January 11, April 3, August 7
Quitting Tobacco for Fun & Profit
This class provides tips and tools for getting and staying tobacco free. It includes information on what to expect, behavior alternatives, and how to keep from gaining 3 sizes while stopping smoking.
Location: Education Classrooms
Cost: Free
Time: 11:30am-12:30pm
Dates: February 9, May 8, October 9
Take Back Your Life - Breaking Free of Addiction to Tobacco
This 4-week session provides a group approach to getting and staying tobacco free. It provides information on what you can expect during withdrawal, how to avoid relapse, ways to identify triggers and how to keep from gaining weight after quitting. The class uses awareness and behavior modification to help you break free of the addiction to tobacco and take your life back.
Location: Education Classrooms
Cost: Free
Time: 5:30-6:30pm/4 Sessions
Dates: March 7, 14, 21 & 28, August 8, 15, 22 & 29
Getting and Staying Tobacco Free
The objective of this class is to help each individual identify what methods would work best in getting and staying tobacco free. Each participant receives information including:
- Materials on quitting all forms of tobacco and staying tobacco free
- Current information on tobacco cessation aids such as medication, gum, patches,
electric cigarettes, etc.
- Literature showing what to expect when dealing with withdrawal symptoms,
cravings, and “triggers”
- Live virtual support groups and chat rooms
- One-on-one phone counseling with those trained in tobacco cessation
- Step by step programs to be completed at your own pace
- Texting support programs with daily encouraging texts and tweets
Location: Education Classrooms
Cost: Free
Time: 5:30-6:30pm
Dates: Jan 11, Feb 8, May 9, July 11, Oct 10, Dec 12
Resources For Getting and Staying Tobacco Free
PCRMC's Tobacco Cessation Downloadable Information
smokefree.gov
women.smokefree.gov
smokefree.gov/smokefreeTXT
www.cancer.gov
lungusa.org/stop-smoking
lungusa.org/stop-smoking/about-smoking/preventing-smoking/for-parents
QuitNet.org
ffsonline.org
BecomeAnEX.org
www.quit4life.com