May 2019 Volume 1, Issue 1
ARMC Tobacco Cessation Department
NEW-LUNG Newsletter
Best Quality Improvement Story
April 3rd - The Health Promotion - Tobacco Use Prevention Program, Cessation for Homeless was voted the Best Quality Improvement (QI) Story during the Public Health QI & New Tech Showcase at the Orange County Health Care Agency. By using quality improvement tools, NEW-LUNG was able to boost participant numbers. This year, NEW-LUNG implemented a specially curated cirriculum for the homeless population and have made services available at 6 local homeless-serving facilities. NEW-LUNG has provided cessation services to 170 homeless participants. This has exceeded this year’s goal of serving 50 participants at 5 different organizations.
In April, we helped 377 people quit smoking!
112 Adults Served
24 Tablings Scheduled
Upcoming Classes
Buena Park Community Center
6688 Beach Blvd., Buena Park
May 1, 8, & 15
St. Joseph Hospital
1120 W. La Veta Ave., Orange
Centrum Building #150
May 6, 13, & 20
Anaheim Regional Medical Center
11211 W. La Palma Ave., Anaheim
May 27, June 3, 10, 17, & 24
For more classes in Orange County, <<click here>>.
Calendar Highlights
05/05 - Cinco de Mayo
05/12 - Mother’s Day
05/17 - National Pizza Party Day
05/31 - World No-Tobacco Day
Have You Seen Us?
Billboard Advertisement - In April, a NEW-LUNG billboard went up to promote our tobacco cessation services to the immediate Anaheim area. It is located on Euclid & La Palma, at the Mobil gas station. The NEW-LUNG billboard will continue to be up until mid-June.
Orange County Register - In March, NEW-LUNG published a full page, full color advertisement for quit smoking services in the Orange County Register. The print ad ran each Sunday until April 21st. The purpose of the ad was to motivate people to quit on Monday, which is the most popular day of the week for starting new and healthy habits.
Staff Spotlight
Before coming to NEW-LUNG, I worked at a mental health facility as a caseworker, ensuring patients are meeting their personal goals. It was an opportunity for me to connect to people and understand their struggles. It was rewarding because I was giving people the opportunity for a fulfilling life.
Since I started working at NEW-LUNG, I have improved my communication skills through conversing with participants and negotiating with directors. I charish this opportunity that allows me build compassion and learn about people and their plights. It puts everything in perspective and helps me understand why people decide to take certain paths in life. They’re more than just a habit, they’re real people who have real struggles. I value the conversations and personal bonds I have with my participants.
Caren Chajon
Spanish Tobacco Cessation Specialist