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September - November 2022
ARMC Tobacco Cessation Department
December 2022 Issue
Currently, the Tobacco Cessation Department at Anaheim Regional Medical Center (ARMC) serves over 3,700 people who want to quit smoking each year. On average, this means the department helps 10 people quit smoking every single day. With a staff of 11 and services offered in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, and Farsi, the Tobacco Cessation Department has come a long way since 2003, when it was first established at ARMC.
“The best Christmas gift is to realize how much you already have.
- UNKNOWN”
In September - November, we helped 611 people quit smoking!
NEW-LUNG has helped people who want to quit smoking and vaping. Below is the number of people who have received NEW-LUNG services this quarter.
September
Patients 100
Adults 40
Youth 63
October
122
Adults 44
Youth 86
November
Patients 43
Adults 42
Youth 69
TOTAL 611
If you know anyone who is ready to quit smoking, call 1-866-639-5864. Free services in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, and Farsi.
SEE WHAT’S INSIDE
03 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS
05 OPIOID EPIDEMIC & SMOKING
06 LETTER TO SANTA
07 GREAT AMERICAN SMOKE OUT
08 HIRING POST
12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS
Being grateful this holiday is one way to welcome the season of giving. In this challenge, you will be asked to keep records of everyday, small activities we should be grateful for.
The Opioid Epidemic & Smoking
The CDC states that an opioid was involved in 75% of the 92,000 overdose deaths that took place in 2020. The non-medical use of prescription opioids is influenced by smoking. Adults who smoke regularly are three times more likely to report non-medical prescription opioid use in the last year. Smoking and pain are strongly related to one another. 85 percent of people receiving treatment for opiate addiction use cigarettes. Nicotine may increase opioid medications' rewarding effects on the nervous system. As a result of this, a cycle of nicotine addiction and potential opiate usage is created. Support your patients and loved ones by preventing cigarette smoking which is often associated with potential opiate use.
Full article link: https://smokingcessationleadership.ucsf.edu/sites/smokingcessationleadership.ucsf.edu/files/The%2520OPIOID%2520Epidemic%2520%2526%2520Smoking_0.pdf
LETTER TO SANTA
Write a letter to Santa about why you want to quit smoking and how Santa can help.
Santa's Address:
1111 W. LA PALMA AVE.
ANAHEIM, AA. 92801
GREAT AMERICAN SMOKE OUT
November 17, 2022
WHAT IS THE GREAT AMERICAN SMOKE OUT?
The American Cancer Society has named the third Thursday of November as the Great American Smoke Out. Smokers are urged to set a stop date using this date or to set a quit date ahead of time. By doing this, they will be making a big step toward living a better life and maybe reducing their chance of contracting cancer and other illnesses.
WHAT NEW-LUNG SERVICES WERE AVAILABLE ?
1-866-NEW-LUNG is Orange County's cessation helpline. It offers FREE quit smoking and quit vaping services for individuals in Orange County. Services for quitting smoking are available in person, over the phone, and online. All services come with a supply of nicotine patches, a personalized quit plan, and ongoing support. Services are offered in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, and Farsi. Visit www.1866newlung.com for details.
Check out our staff Caren providing table-side counseling to a participant at the Great American Smoke Out event!
WE’RE HIRING
Vietnamese Tobacco Cessation Specialist
We're looking for a Tobacco Cessation Specialist to provide smoking and vaping cessation services to youth and adults in Orange County.
See link to apply.
You can also apply through us directly by sending your resume and cover letter to: Jaina.Pallasigui@ahmchealth.com
BENEFITS OF WORKING IN THE JOB
Acquire experience in the public health and healthcare field
Reduce risk of premature death, improve health, and enhance quality of life for residents of OC
Work with diverse populations, work environments, and colleagues
Comprehensive employee health benefits package: 401(k), dental insurance, health insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, etc.
REQUIREMENTS:
Bilingual - Fluent IN Vietnamese and English (read, write, speak) required!
Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science or related field preferred.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrates ability to provide individual and large group counseling sessions for all audiences.
Competent in public speaking.
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Please RSVP if you would like to sign up.
CALL 1-866-NEW LUNG (639-5864)
Free quit vaping classes are available.
*Must attend ALL CLASSES of 5 session class series.
Participants receive a FREE SUPPLY OF NICOTINE PATCHES.
Funded by the Orange County Health Care Agency/Tobacco Use Prevention Program.