Mahaska Health Partnership to Offer Assistance Quitting Smoking
Mahaska Health Partnership
MAHASKA COUNTY – Considering quitting smoking as a New Year’s Resolution but want a little extra support to kick the habit for good? Mahaska Health Partnership Cardiopulmonary Services will be offering a weekly Freedom from Smoking Class beginning Wednesday, Dec. 28 and concluding on Wednesday, Feb. 8.
Freedom from Smoking is an educational series developed by the American Lung Association that emphasizes long-term freedom from smoking. According to Certified Facilitator Kai Schwab, BA, RPSGT, RST, each smoker who joins will develop an individual plan for quitting and learn the latest updates on stress management and pharmaceutical interventions.
“I strongly encourage anyone considering quitting to attend this class,” Schwab said. “This program is focused on providing the tools necessary for not only breaking the smoking habit, but finding alternative ways to cope with stress.
Schwab said that even if people have been unsuccessful trying to quit smoking in the past, they should try this program. “Nicotine is a very addictive substance and it’s readily available in many retail stores,” Schwab explained. “The Freedom from Smoking Class provides proven steps to make quitting more successful.”
The Freedom from Smoking Class will be offered for seven weeks, beginning Dec. 28 through Feb. 8, from 4:30 – 6:00 pm in Cardiopulmonary Services on Level 2 of the MHP campus in Oskaloosa, best accessed through entrance #2.
“We ask that attendees pre-register for the class to ensure we have enough educational supplies for everyone,” Schwab explained. “However, we don’t require payment until the second class date. If you’ve thought about quitting, come to the first meeting and learn what it’s all about without any financial commitment. If you wish to continue on, we will help evaluate your insurance to see if the class is covered. If not, the course is $50, which is much cheaper than the cost of cigarettes over that time period!”
For more information or to register, contact Schwab at 641.672.3163. Pre-registration is requested but can be completed at the first class.
Mahaska Health Partnership, located in Oskaloosa, is a non-profit health system accredited by the Joint Commission. It is guided by its mission to provide exceptional customer service and health improvement, linking the science of medicine with the humanity of compassionate care. For more information about how Mahaska Health Partnership is making healthcare personal, visit mahaskahealth.org.
