We are pleased to offer appointments for smoking cessation.

• Understand your relationship to cigarettes and other tobacco products and craft a personalized approach to help you kick the habit
  
• Learn about early detection of lung cancer.
• If you’re a smoker or former smoker between the ages of 50 and 80, you may be a candidate for lung cancer screening.
•  Smoking cessation can include nicotine replacement therapy, pharmacotherapy (medications to decrease your craving for cigarettes) or a combination of both. 
• There will be many immediate and long-term benefits to stopping smoking. Why not schedule an appointment today: 90-(392)-630-3851 

EMU Tobacco Cessation Clinic

 
Smoking cessation takes a commitment.  The journey to quitting cigarettes starts with you and this journey may be longer for some than others. With some support, we have confidence you can make this change.
 
Initial and follow-up visits
At your initial visit we will get acquainted, understand your relationship to tobacco and your readiness to quit.  We will work with you to develop a personalized approach to smoking cessation.

Ready to QUIT !
If you're ready to quit – together we will decide on the best approach based on your history of tobacco use, prior quit attempts, and your medical history.  You will set a quit date and treatment will be started.
 
Once treatment has started, we will set up a structure for you to follow-up to optimize success. At your follow-up visits we are checking on your progress, any side effects, and adjusting treatment as needed.

Not Ready to QUIT !
If you're not yet ready to quit – we will work with you to help you get closer to quitting.
Follow-up visits can be arranged for additional coaching and education. These sessions will focus on supporting your progress towards a readiness for change.
 

    Frequently Asked Questions  ????

1. How can I make an appointment?

Call to schedule an appointment: (0392) 630 3851 

  2. How long will smoking cessation take? 

 This will depend on your history of smoking and your medical history.  In general, smoking cessation takes several months.

3.  What will the process look like?

 First office visit:  

The doctor will have a conversation with you and assess your readiness for change.  If you're ready to stop smoking, you and the doctor can discuss the options that might work best for you. Together you and your doctor will craft your personalized plan for smoking cessation. 
 
Follow-up office visits: 
After your first office visit, you will be scheduled a 2-week follow-up office visit and then monthly follow-up visits. This will be an opportunity for your doctor to check in with you on how you're doing on your plan for smoking cessation, assess any need for change in treatment and check for any medication side effects if you're on medication.
 
Check-ins: 
Between appointments we will check in every 1-2 weeks, by phone or video conference to see how you're doing on your plan for smoking cessation.  This is also an opportunity for us to answer any questions that come up.

  4.      What is the cost of smoking cessation clinic visits? 

Initial office visit (tobacco cessation consultation): *standard office visit fee 
Follow-up office visit at 2 weeks: no cost 
Follow-up monthly visit: half of standard office visit fee 
Check-ins by phone or video conference: no cost  

*A discount is applied for EMU employees.