Smoking Cessation Clinic Offered at BCHS
Battle Creek Health System will again host the American Cancer Society's 'Fresh Start' smoking cessation program, a free, four-part clinic Tuesdays and Thursdays, October 7, 9, 14, and 16. The classes will be held from 5-6:30 p.m. in the hospital's Outpatient Center conference room 2.
This program is a behavior modification training that can be used in conjunction with many 'quit' methods and nicotine replacement therapies. It consists of four successive lessons that help the client understand nicotine/tobacco addiction and then to guide her or him to successfully quite the habit.
"Research shows that smoking increases your chances of developing emphysema, heart disease, and lung and other cancers," says Deb Pierce of the BCHS pulmonary rehabilitation center. "However quitting smoking, no matter how long you have been indulging, does decrease your risk of smoking-related diseases, and it does improve your health."
Anyone resolving to quit smoking should call (877) GO 2 BCHS (462-2247) to receive more information about the classes or to register. Class size is limited.
Battle Creek Health System, sponsored by two parent organizations--Trinity Health (the fourth largest Catholic health system in the U.S. with 12 hospitals, 9 nursing homes, 19 senior house facilities, 8 home health care agencies, and 4 hospices in Michigan alone) and BCHS Community Partners, is accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. Battle Creek Health System as a recipient of the 2008 HealthGrades Orthopaedic Surgery Excellence Award™. HealthGrades is a leading health care information company that provides objective 'report card' ratings nationwide. BCHS provides excellent health care for the community and promotes wellness for the whole person with access and compassion for all. For the latest medical information, visit the BCHS web site at www.bchealth.com or call the BCHS Marketing Department at (269) 966-8132.
FRESH START
Smoking Cessation Classes
OCTOBER 2008
Come join us if you are considering quitting or are having problems staying quit! All classes are free and are sponsored by the American Cancer Society and Battle Creek Health System.
Class dates:
October 7 5-6:30 p.m.
October 9 5-6:30 p.m.
October 14 5-6:30 p.m.
October 16 5-6:30 p.m.
BCHS meeting location is the
Outpatient Center Conf. Room 2
* This is a four-part series - must attend all.
* Please make your reservation now by
calling 877-462-2247 ( 877-GO TO BCHS).
* Class size is limited.
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