Crozer-Keystone Heath System cares about the health of its employees, patients and visitors. Studies have found second hand smoke to be equally as dangerous as being a smoker. With that in mind Crozer-Keystone has instituted a “Proud to be smoke free” policy that prohibits smoking by employees, patients and visitors on all properties. All tobacco use is prohibited in all buildings and campuses owned, leased and rented by Crozer-Keystone. This includes personal automobiles on Crozer-Keystone property.
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Click on the links below to learn more.
Why Go Smoke Free?
Group Smoking Cessation Programs
Breathe Free Support Group for Those Who Have Quit Smoking
Quit Smoking Websites
Get Your Doctor On Board - Have An Annual Physical
Why Go Smoke Free?
According to the American Lung Association:
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A smoke-free environment helps to create a safe, healthy workplace for employees, patients and visitors.
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Every year, more than 430,000 deaths in the United States are a result of smoking.
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About 8.6 million people in the U.S. have at least one serous illness caused by smoking.
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Quitting smoking decreases the risk of lung cancer, heart attack, stroke, and chronic lung disease.
Crozer-Keystone Health System’s Community Health Education Department is sponsoring a “Clear the Air” smoking cessation program. Smoking Cessations classes are offered to help those who want to stop smoking. Classes are offered free of charge and use a positive behavioral change approach that teaches participants to become non-smokers for life.
To learn more about quitting smoking, contact Community Health Education at 610-447-6009.
In addition, you may call the PA Free Quitline at 1-800-QUIT-NOW.
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Group Smoking Cessation Programs
Crozer-Keystone Health System offers free, six-week 'Clear the Air' smoking cessation classes for anyone who would like to quit smoking. The group programs, led by experts who understand why people smoke, use a positive behavioral change approach to help people stop smoking for good. For many smokers, especially those who have tried to quit before, group support can make the difference in helping to stay smoke-free. Free nicotine replacement therapy may be available for those who qualify.
The following classes will be held January - June, 2009:
Ridley YMCA:
When: January 6, 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10,
6:15 p.m.
Where: 900 South Avenue, Secane
Lansdowne YMCA:
When: January 8, 15, 22, 29, February 5, 12,
6:15 p.m.
Where: 2110 Garrett Rd., Lansdowne
Delaware County Memorial Hospital:
When: January 8, 15, 22, 29, February 5, 12,
12 noon.
Where: Meeting Room "L," 501 N. Lansdowne Ave., Drexel Hill
Delaware County Memorial Hospital:
When: March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, April 6,
5:30 p.m.
Where: Conference Center, 501 N. Lansdowne Ave., Drexel Hill
Upper Chichester Township:
When: March 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5,
5:30 p.m.
Where: Building/Field House, 8500 Furey Road, Boothwyn
Crozer-Chester Medical Center:
When: May 19, 26, June 2, 9, 16, 23,
5:30 p.m.
Where: 3rd floor Silberman Center, One Medical Center Blvd., Upland
For information on upcoming programs please call Community Health Education at 610-447-6009.
Check http://www.tobaccofreedelco.com/ for a complete list of group smoking cessation classes that will be held county-wide.