They Quit... You Can Too!
 Karen Sapp, Outpatient Consultation
Smoke free since January 2003
During her life, Karen tried to quit smoking several times on her own. After 30 years of smoking, she decided it truly was time to quit – not only for her health, but to be there for her children. She chose Sacred Heart’s program because she heard about it from other former smokers who completed the program with long-term success. Karen says she not only received information on how to stop smoking, she also discovered the emotional support needed to truly kick the habit.
"When I quit smoking, I noticed an increase in my overall body energy. I quit coughing and I didn’t smell like smoke anymore. Smoking ties you down. I didn’t want to worry about having to have a cigarette.”
 Richard Devereux, Smoking Cessation Program Participant
Shortness of breath. Increased blood pressure. Low energy level. These are some of the reasons Richard decided to quit smoking. Because of the physical effects of smoking on his health, Richard couldn’t even enjoy playing with his children anymore. That’s when he knew he had to quit for life. He enrolled in the Freedom from Smoking program at Sacred Heart and found the combination of nicotine replacement therapy, Wellbutrin, and group support very valuable. Today, he continues to use the techniques and coping skills he learned in class.
“I never understood the process of addiction. It helped me to hear and understand how nicotine affects you. Additionally, it was helpful to be accountable to the group.”
 Joseph Salazar, Hospital patient
Smoke Free Since May 7, 1999
At the tender age of 8, Joseph Salazar lit up his first cigarette. After 54 years of smoking, he has finally put out his cigarettes for good. Joseph was seen as an in patient at Sacred Heart Hospital after having open-heart surgery. He then received an individual smoking cessation consultation. With the department's help, he is not only smoke free, but he also has begun to feel better, eat better, and be more physically active.
"I had gotten to the point where I could chew one pound of tobacco a week and smoke anywhere from 2-4 packs a day. But, Sacred Heart made me care about quitting. If someone else cares, it makes you care also."
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Start to Stop!
Becoming a NON-SMOKER is a process, not just a single act. YOU can make choices and changes that affect your lifestyle and these changes will lead to the goal of a SMOKE-FREE life.
Let Us Show You How to Quit for Good!
Many smokers who try to stop on their own are successful. However, 95 out of 100 people who try to stop cold turkey are not successful. Research shows that the best success is achieved by getting help in dealing with all three parts of the nicotine addiction (physical, psychological, and habitual). The more help you get, the better your chances of stopping for good. Your success will be greatly influenced by how much you want to stop smoking.
Success Rates
Our programs have been proven to work better. The Smoking Cessation Program tracks the smoking status of everyone who uses its
services for a full year. One-year stop rates reported by participants in the Sacred Heart Smoking Cessation programs are double the national average quit rates.
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