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April - May 2022
ARMC Tobacco Cessation Department
March 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.
“I’m a slow walker, but I never walk back. ”
In March - April, we helped 496 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.
March
Patients 187
Adults 30
Youth 29
April
Patients 173
Adults 39
Youth 38
TOTAL 496
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 Medical Office Building table-setting event
04 Cinco De Mayo Game
05 OCC WATERFRONT CAMPUS
06 Mother's day goals
07 WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY
MEDICAL OFFICE BUIlDING TABLING EVENT
Every Wednesday, the Tobacco Cessation Department (NEW-LUNG) hosts a tabling event at the Medical Office Building (MOB) from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. People who want to quit smoking/vaping will receive a counseling session on the spot, along with a free supply of nicotine patches and free Quit Kit. All counselings and materials are FREE of charge. No insurance is needed. ARMC and MOB employees will receive an additional supply of nicotine patches.
Cinco De Mayo Tic Tac Toe Game
Come find NEW-LUNG at the OCC waterfront campus!
NEW-LUNG's logo can now be found on the trash receptacles at the OCC Waterfront Campus. Find our logo and send us a photo to receive a free supply of nicotine patches!
Email tbcnewlung@gmail.com with your full name for further inquiries.
World No Tobacco Day at ARMC
Mother's Day Goals
This Mother's Day, give your children the gift of a healthier mommy by quitting smoking.
Children are often affected by second-hand and third-hand smoke. Quit smoking today to create a healthier environment for your children.
This Mother's Day, give your mother the gift of being smoke-free.
Moms want nothing but the best for their children. Give your mom the joy of having a healthier son/daughter by quitting smoking.
World No Tobacco day
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.