Norwalk Hospital is offering a free smoking cessation program beginning on October 1st at 6 P.M. in the third floor respiratory classroom in the Section of Pulmonary Medicine at the hospital. The program consists of six sessions, all to be held from 6:00 to 7:30 P.M.
The hospital's Section of Pulmonary Medicine offers the smoking cessation program, free of charge, as a community service. The instructor is Beverly Jacoby, RRT, of the Section of Pulmonary Medicine. The program employs multiple techniques in assisting smokers interested in quitting. Information on nicotine replacement therapy, controlling weight during the quitting process and the health benefits of quitting are included. "Group support and expert counseling are key aspects of our program," Jacoby explained. This program has been offered twice a year by the Norwalk Hospital Section of Pulmonary Medicine since the 1970's.
The smoking cessation program provides a general knowledge related to smoking, a plan of action to stop smoking and social support in the effort of quitting. The initial program on October 1st will be on "Building Motivation to Quit."
"Motivation: Getting Ready for Quit Night" will be the second session on October 8. The third class, "Quit Night - A New Beginning," will be held on October 15. On October 22, a class will be held on "A Week's Worth of Quitting."
The next class on October 29 will be on "Two Weeks of Cleaner Air." The final session, "Back to the Future," is on November 12.
Early registration is requested for the smoking cessation program. To register or for more information about this program, call (203) 852-2484.
