Smoking Cessation
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
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 you would like to stop smoking, we can help you. Here at Hurley, there are several Freedom From Smoking (FFS) programs to help you stop smoking:
For the general public:
- Freedom From Smoking Community Cessation Program - call (810) 262-7184
For Hurley Medical Center employees:
- HMC Employee Telephonic Quitline - call toll free (888) 642-5566
- Health First Employee Wellness Department - call (810) 262-7184
For smoking cessation information, services and programs, click on the links below:
Telephone Helplines
American Cancer Society Hotline
800-227-2345
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
Online Information and Programs
American Cancer Society Stop Smoking (Freshstart)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
HealthQuest Tobacco Cessation Program
Available to HealthPlus of Michigan subscribers
National Center for Tobacco-Free Kids
Quit the Nic
Available to Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan subscribers at www.bcbsm.com
State of Michigan Tobacco Quit Line
Tobacco Control Research Branch of the National Cancer Institute
Tobacco Free Nurses
Sponsored by Tobacco Free Nurses Initiative/University of California School of Nursing
Hypnosis
Tomlinson Hypnotherapy, LLC
John Tomlinson, BAS, MA, CHT
810-742-0932
