Hurley is proud to be a smoke-free campus

As one example of Hurley Medical Center’s commitment to the health and well-being of our patients, employees, physicians, visitors, and community, Hurley became an entirely smoke-free campus as of January 1, 2011. Being smoke-free sends a clear message that Hurley is committed to creating and supporting healthy communities.

Smoking is a very serious health risk

Health-wise, smoking is one of the worst habits a person can have. Smoking has been proven to cause significant damage to the brain, lung tissue, red blood cells, arteries (arteriosclerosis), joint tissue (arthritis), pancreas, liver, kidneys, teeth, gums, immune system and cellular DNA. Smoking is a major contributor to the leading causes of death, including stroke, heart disease, and cancer.

The deadly facts about smoking

• In Michigan alone, 14,500 people die every year from smoking
• 1600 die every year from secondhand smoke
• 65,000 kids in Michigan will try cigarettes this year
• 298,000 of these will eventually die from smoking if today’s trends continue

If you smoke and would like to stop, we can help

The good news about smoking is that the instant you stop, your body begins to repair itself. If would like to stop smoking, we can help you. Here at Hurley, there are several resources to help you stop smoking, including:

• Health First Employee Wellness Department
• Freedom From Smoking Community Cessation Program
• HMC Employee Telephonic Quitline
• Call 810-262-6820

For more information on Tobacco Cessation Information, Services and Programs, click on the links below:

Telephone Services
800-227-2345

American Cancer Society
www.cancer.org
800-234-7000

American Legacy Foundation/Circle of Friends - Quit line for women
www.join-the-circle.org

800-Quit-Now (800-084-8669)
National program sponsored by Smoking Cessation Leadership Center, an office of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

 800-480-Quit (800-480-7848)
Sponsored by State of Michigan and available FREE to all Michigan residents

Michigan Tobacco Quit Line
888-762-8675

Stop Smoking Support Group - Genesys Hurley Cancer Institute
800-66-START (800-667-8278)

Great Start/Quit line for expectant mothers
1-800-358-9295

U.S. Public Health Services
www.surgeongeneral.gov/tobacco

Online Information and Programs
American Cancer Society Stop Smoking (Freshstart)
www.cancer.org

American Heart Association
www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/QuitSmoking/Quit-Smoking_UCM_001085_SubHomePage.jsp

American Lung Association
www.lungusa.org/stop-smoking/

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/quit_smoking/index.htm

HealthQuest Tobacco Cessation Program
http://www.healthplus.org/templates/detail.aspx?id=530&sso=1
Available to HealthPlus of Michigan subscribers

National Cancer Institute
www.cancer.gov

National Center for Tobacco-Free Kids
www.tobaccofreekids.org

Quit the Nic
http://www.bcbsm.org/home/managing_your_health/smoking_cessation_program.shtml
Available to Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan subscribers at www.bcbsm.com

State of Michigan Tobacco Quit Line
www.michigan.gov/tobacco

Tobacco Control Research Branch of the National Cancer Institute
www.smokefree.gov

Tobacco Free Nurses
http://www.tobaccofreenurses.org
Sponsored by Tobacco Free Nurses Initiative/University of California School of Nursing

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