Since it was established, The CHEST Foundation has been committed to eliminating tobacco addiction and the scourge of diseases related to smoking. The New York Fire Department (FDNY) Smoking Cessation Program is just one of the many anti-tobacco and lung health programs The CHEST Foundation has developed and supported.
The FDNY Smoking Cessation Program was initiated in 2002, as a result of the 9/11 World Trade Center tragedy. With support from The CHEST Foundation, ACCP member David Prezant, MD, FCCP, Deputy Medical Officer of the New York Fire Department, created the first-ever smoking cessation program for firefighters, rescue workers, and their spouses.
The FDNY Smoking Cessation Program is a 12-week tobacco cessation program that combines nicotine replacement therapies and other medications with continuous behavior support and regular medical evaluations from smoking cessation experts. This multi-modal approach incorporates proven methods of smoking cessation with the unique needs of rescue workers.
Nicotrol Helping Hand
Participants of the FDNY Smoking Cessation Program have access to a free on-line program called Helping Hand, which is now available to all smokers who are trying to quit. The interactive site provides personalized information and quit tips, and enlists the support of friends and family members by educating them on support roles throughout the cessation process. For free enrollment in the Helping Hand on-line support program or for more information click here www.helpinghand.com.
Resources
Tobacco Cessation Toolkit – Comprehensive program designed for medical professionals to provide education and treatment for tobacco-using patients at each office visit.
Speakers Kit – Access statistics and on-line slide kits to help you create customized presentations on tobacco cessation and prevention.
www.lungcancer.org – An excellent site full of resources and information for lung cancer patients and their families as well as health-care professionals.
www.stopsmokingdoctors.com – A service of the Smoking Consultation Service connecting smokers to physicians, other clinicians and medical centers specializing in the treatment of tobacco addiction.
Anti-Smoking Groups – More resources on tobacco use, prevention, and cessation. Get involved today!