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Tobacco Cessation – Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing

This is a FREE 8-week class held from 6-7 pm on Wednesdays 9/7-10/26/22 at Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing

Class will be held in person. Free nicotine replacement patches, gum and lozenges are available to all participants.

Why should you be tobacco free?

  • You lower your health risks for illnesses or death from cancer, emphysema, bronchitis, diabetes and heart disease.
  • You’ll have more energy! Less toxins in your blood and better lung function will enable you to be more active.
  • It saves money! It costs about $3,000-$3,500/year to smoke one pack of cigarettes a day.

What will you learn?

  • understanding tobacco addiction
  • identifying triggers
  • developing a personalized plan to quit
  • identifying supports to help you through the process
  • discussing withdrawal symptoms and medication assistance
  • providing you with free Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) as grant funding allows**
  • meeting group members for extra support
  • being guided by a counselor to help you on your way to a healthier you!

If you are interested in attending a tobacco cessation class, please register online with the form below, or contact Teresa Tieman Detweiler, Prevention Specialist at (610) 376-8669, Ext. 136, tdetweiler@cocaberks.org.

  • Please note: If you select a virtual class, you will receive a link to the Zoom meetings after you register. All classes not labeled virtual are held in person.
Details

Date:
Wednesday September 07 2022

Time:
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Location:
Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing
2802 Papermill Road
Wyomissing, 19610


Event Category: Tobacco Cessation Classes