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Wayne
HealthCare Participate in Great American Smokeout
November 25, 2015
Wayne HealthCare Pulmonary Rehabilitation Specialists Linda Fridley and
Karen Lockhart pose with Bryan Horner, winner of turkey raffle.
Every year, on the third Thursday of November, smokers across the
nation take part in the American Cancer Society Great American
Smokeout. The Great American Smokeout event challenges people to stop
using tobacco and helps people learn about different tools they can use
to help them quit.
On November 19th, Wayne HealthCare participated in the event and
offered local smokers the chance to join others across the U.S. in
taking steps to start living a tobacco free life. Whether you stopped
by the awareness table to make a pledge to quit or made a self
commitment you’re taking important steps toward a healthier life.
The observance was started by the American Cancer Society in the 1970’s
and has since helped change the nation’s perception of tobacco use. The
day has been used to draw awareness to the health risks associated with
tobacco and secondhand smoke, even leading to many state and local
regulations.
Individuals who talked with our pulmonary rehabilitation staff about
programs or reasons to quit using tobacco were encouraged to make a
pledge. Individuals were also entered into our “Quit Cold Turkey”
drawing to win a free turkey for Thanksgiving.
“It is our goal every year during the month of November to make our
community more aware of COPD and encourage our community to stop
smoking, even for just one day,” said Linda Fridley.
During the month of December all pulmonary and cardiac rehabilitation
maintenance programs will be free. One on one coaching for tobacco
users is also available.
For more information about the Wayne HealthCare Lifestyle Enhancement
Center (LEC) which includes pulmonary rehabilitation, cardiac
rehabilitation, healing hearts clinic, blood pressure clinic and
tobacco cessations programs please call (937) 547-5917.
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