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. Tuesdays - virtual
10 a.m. Fridays - virtual and in person at South Meadows Pulmonary Rehab
2 p.m. Fridays - virtual and in person at South Meadows Pulmonary Rehab
10 a.m. Saturdays - virtual
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.
Managing lymphedema effectively is essential for enhancing the quality of life for individuals affected by this condition. Katherine Bunker, a Physical Therapist and Certified Lymphedema Therapist (PT, DPT, CLT) at Renown, has expertise in this area and her insights offer valuable strategies for managing lymphedema.
Renown Employee Honored at Nevada Basketball Cancer Awareness Game
Renown Health and Nevada Wolf Pack Basketball teamed up to “Take Charge Against Cancer,” raising awareness and funds during the Men’s Basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 21. Amber, Manager of Imaging at Renown South Meadows Medical Center, was recognized during the game and presented with the game ball, a meaningful moment shared with her sister, one of her sons and her boyfriend.
BRCA2 and Breast Cancer Risk: A Mother and Daughter’s Story
Learn how Toni Ruff, her daughter Emily and their family members turned genetic insights from Renown's Healthy Nevada Project into proactive prevention.
The summer of 2021 was anything but normal for Toni Ruff and her family, and it had little to do with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. It went deeper, all the way down to her DNA – and as the Ruffs would soon find out, the entire family’s DNA as well, including Toni's daughter, Emily.
