Aultman offers a free tobacco cessation program called "Give It Up."
Group sessions are held for one hour, once a week for six weeks, covering everything from how to create a quitting “plan” to tips on staying tobacco-free.
You will:
-- examine your tobacco use history
-- identify barriers that have kept you from quitting
-- create a quitting plan that includes a specific date to stop using
-- learn to combat the obstacles associated with quitting – such as weight gain, stress, withdrawal and cravings
-- be prepared to stay tobacco-free for good
-- receive follow-up support such as phone communication at three and six months after program completion, and then be eligible to attend additional counseling if needed
Class are held at Aultman Hospital’s Cardiac Rehab department in the Aultman Heart Center (third floor of the Bedford building). Click here to sign up.
Read about the program in this May 22, 2009 Repository article.
