Tobacco Program 
Helping Kane County be Tobacco-Free
COMMIT TO QUIT IN 2013!
Tobacco Quitline
In Honor of Mother's Day -- CLICK HERE to find out about the ways you can protect yourself
and loved ones by quitting smoking and reducing exposure to secondhand smoke.
 
Freedom from Smoking Classes
available through the following providers:
Spring 2013 Smoking Cessation Class Flyer
 
Cadence Health at Delnor Hospital, Geneva
Call 630-208-3999 for dates and to register
Ask for Freedom from Smoking, Stop Smoking: Clear the Air, and Know Your Heart Workshop
Classes starts March 4 at
St. Charles Public Library
1 S. 6th Ave., St. Charles

Dreyer Medical Clinic, Aurora
Call 630-859-6898 for dates and to register

Presence Mercy Health Institute, Aurora
Call 866-776-8362 for dates and to register

Presence Saint Joseph Hospital, Elgin
Call 847-695-3200, Ext. 5244
for dates and to register
Next 2013 Classes start March 12

Rush-Copley Medical Center, Aurora
Call 630-499-2400 for dates and to register
Next 2013 Classes start March 11

Sherman Hospital, Elgin
Call 1-800-397-9000  for dates and to register
 
Resources for Quitting
Illinois Tobacco Quitline
1-866-QUIT-YES (1-866-784-8937)

The American Lung Association Call Center/Tobacco Quitline provides smoking cessation counseling, free of charge, over the telephone.  Trained professionals, including registered nurses, respiratory therapists, and trained smoking cessation counselors assist smokers in developing a plan structured to their smoking behavior.  Follow-up calls may be placed to review progress.  Referrals to local cessation programs may be given.
Commit to Quit Smoking in 2013 
Commit to Quit in 2013 Resources   CDC
SmokefreeTXT is a free mobile service designed for young adults across the US, created to provide 24/7 encouragement, advice, and tips to help smokers stop smoking for good. Sign up (free) to receive daily text messages.
Tobacco Truths online course
Robert Crown Center     info flyer
Tobacco Cessation Program brochure
Resources for Quitting Smoking
Click here for link to the Kick The Habit Page on the American Cancer Society Website with lots of helpful information
 
Helpful Handouts

Benefits of Quitting Smoking
Children & Smoking
Facts About Smoking
Secondhand Smoke Poster
Smoking-Dental Health Info
Talking to Kids About Smoking

Contact:
Michael Isaacson
Assistant Director of Health Promotion  630-208-3140
Email:
 
File a Smoking Violation Complaint
violation observed
at a Kane County business
 
Smoke-free Illinois
Info for Smoke-free businesses

Kane County No SmokingSign
Smoke-free Illinois Act
Smoke-free Illinois FAQs

All of our Kane County hospitals
(Provena Mercy, Provena St. Joseph, Rush Copley, Cadence/Delnor, & Sherman); universities ( Aurora and Judson); and community colleges (Wabaunsee & Elgin) have smoke free campuses.
 
Tobacco Props Lending Library
The Health Department has a number of props that can be borrowed and used for teaching about the dangers of tobacco.

Click Here for our Lending Library Directory

To borrow props please contact
Terry Roman:

630-264-7653  
 
 
Smoking/Tobacco Links:
American Cancer Society
Information Services
1-800-227-2345  (English & Spanish)

American Heart Association
Information Services
1-800-AHA-USA1  (242-8721)
(English & Spanish)

American Lung Association
Information Services and online Freedom From Smoking
1-800-LUNG-USA (586-4872)
(English & Spanish)

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention  Information Services
1-800-CDC-1311  (232-1311)
(English & Spanish)
TTY: 1-877-232-1010

Great Start (Pregnant Smokers)  Counseling and Information Services
 1-866-66-START (667-8278)
(English & Spanish)

National Cancer Institute  www.smokefree.gov & www.cancer.gov  Counseling, On-Line Support, and
  Information  1-877-44U-QUIT
  TTY: 1-800-332-8615

QuitNet.com On-line information, support, and interactive tools to help people quit smoking.
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