Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death in the United States. Providence is committed to the health of our employees and is pleased to provide a variety of cessation services.
We are pleased to announce the addition of Melinda Franklin, ARNP to our Employee Health & Wellness Team. Certified in occupational health nursing and case management and board certified as an adult acute care nure practitioner, Melinda is available to answer any questions you may have concerning tobacco cessation.
SWSA Stop Smoking Support Group
(Main, 360.357.5297 or Cell, 360.561.7300)
Wednesday nights 7 p.m. in PSPH Cafeteria
FREE
Stop Smoking Program Evergreen Counseling and Hypnotherapy (360.943.4144)
Providence reduced rate $195.00
Howard Hypnotherapy Smoking Cessation specialist, stop in one session, located in Centralia, $300, reduced to $250, backup guarantee, mention you are a Providence Employee.
National Cancer Institute
1.800.422.6237
Clearing the Air, Free Booklet
Tacoma/Pierce County Health District
253.798.3548
Freedom from Smoking Program by the American Lung Association
Group Health Coop, Olympia
1.800.462.5327
Free & Clear, Free to members
$175 for non-members
Tobacco Free Thurston County
360.493.2230 Ext. 19
In Control Teen Support Group
FREE
Providence Benefit Health Plan Providence Health Plan and Providence Health & Services offer many resources to help you quit smoking and kick the habit for good. Health Plan members are eligible to receive a discount on the Free and Clear stop smoking program, and on smoking cessation classes. Stop smoking for yourself and your loved ones today! Click here for more information >>
Free & Clear Quit For Life Program: 800.292.2336
Offered to the employee and dependants (age 18 or older) that are enrolled in the PPO, EPO or GH medical plans.
No charge to the participant for this service. Once the member enrolls they have the option to receive their coaching with a person via the phone or through the internet. The participant will be sent a Quit Kit to their home. The participant can also be sent the patch or gum at no charge.
The coaches are available to speak to the participant 7 days a week and the hours are 5:00am. to 11:59 pm.
Members can choose the web option instead of a live person. All the information will be sent to the participant when they enroll through PHP by calling the 1.800.292.2336 phone number.
Ways to Quit
Quit4Life National Prgoram through the American Heart Association and Free&Clear. The Quit for Life Smoking Cessation Program is available to employees, spouses and Adult Benefit Recipients on a Providence sponsored health plan.
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