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SmokeStoppers® Helps You Kick The Habit
Are you still smoking, rubbing snuff or using chew? Want to keep that resolution to quit? People today are more aware of and concerned with their health and wellness. They want to know about good health as well as illnesses – how to avoid, how to control and how to prevent them. One giant step that many people are taking to assure good health is to stop smoking. And, Monongahela Valley Hospital can help you kick the habit. Several times during the year, the hospital offers a You CAN Quit SmokeStoppers® Smoking Cessation Program. Presented as a community outreach program by Monongahela Valley Hospital, SmokeStoppers is a straight-forward, no nonsense quit-smoking program offered at convenient times. Classes are one-hour long and participants must attend all five sessions to complete the course. It features all the elements necessary to help individuals stop smoking and quit craving cigarettes. The program offers strategies for conquering smoking in your thoughts, feelings and actions. Sessions in the Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center emphasize common sense regulation of the two most difficult obstacles for persons who quit smoking - the fear of gaining weight and stress management. According to Donna Hatalowich, RN and moderator of the program, former smokers who have participated in the program have said that quitting smoking was one of the best things they have ever done. They said they feel a greater sense of control, more stamina and easier breathing when walking or exercising. They have fewer colds and flu and have greatly reduced their risk of coronary heart disease and cancer. “It contains all the elements to help individuals stop smoking and quit craving cigarettes,” Hatalowich said. “Most smokers have thought about quitting smoking but are waiting for the ‘right time’. They needn’t wait any longer.” In addition to offering strategies and plans for conquering the smoking habit, the SmokeStoppers classes also feature interaction with other individuals who are attempting to quit. Some of the guest instructors for the course are former smokers who can offer understanding and support to those who are trying to stop. By bringing together people who want to quit, there is a common bond in which they can offer each other the same kind of support. You CAN Quit classes are open to all interested persons. New classes begin in February. For additional information about the program, call the MVH Education Department at 724-258-1488.
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