Heart rate and blood pressure drop within 20 minutes
Circulations improve within 2 to 12 weeks
Risk of heart attack drops significantly after one year
Renown’s Cessation Program
Renown offers a four-week smoking and vaping cessation program designed to support individuals in their journey to quit. No referral is necessary, and anyone interested is welcome to join.
Class options include:
4 p.m. Wednesdays (virtual)
10 a.m. Fridays
2 p.m. Fridays
10 a.m. Saturdays
Participants referred to by a physician will also receive a consultation with a pharmacist to explore medication options as part of their plan.
Smoking Cessation Classes
Ready to quit? Renown’s cessation classes provide the support and strategies you need to make it stick.
The real cost of smoking – financial, physical, and emotional impacts that often go unnoticed.
Health risks of smoking and vaping – from immediate effects on the lungs and heart to long-term disease risks.
The benefits of quitting – how the body begins to heal almost immediately and continues to strengthen over time.
Understanding smoking styles and habits – helping you uncover the “why” behind your smoking or vaping behavior.
Recognizing and avoiding triggers – strategies to manage cravings and break the cycle of relapse.
Methods for quitting – including proven medications, nicotine replacement therapies, and behavioral tools that increase success rates.
Survival strategies for real-life situations – building a personalized plan for handling stress, social settings, and unexpected challenges.
Keys to long-term success – developing confidence, accountability, and resilience to stay tobacco-free.
Quitting helps everyone
When you quit smoking or vaping, the benefits reach far beyond your own health. You’re also protecting family, friends and coworkers from secondhand smoke and creating a healthier community for all.
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Getting a mammogram can be an emotional process. While breast screenings are proven to save lives through early detection, uncertainties around the experience and anxiety about the potential results cause some to delay scheduling an appointment.
Early detection significantly improves treatment outcomes and survival rates. The multidisciplinary care team at the William N. Pennington Cancer Institute offers compassionate support for early detection and diagnosis.
