The FDNY Bureau of Health Services (BHS) continues to offer FDNY members a free Tobacco Cessation Program
Posted by Jim on November 19, 2018
FDNY – WTC Health Program Wellness and Research Updates
Quitting smoking is hard and may take several attempts. Those who stop smoking greatly reduce their risk for disease and early death. It is never too late and you are never too old to quit. Since 2001, the overall number of current smokers enrolled in the FDNY WTC program has steadily declined from 13% to approximately 6%. If you are a current smoker or former smoker who restarted, the FDNY Tobacco Cessation Program can help, even if you have tried to quit many times.
Over the last 15 years, our program has been incredibly successful with quit rates of over 50% – a success rate five times higher than other tobacco cessation programs. We have recently shown that members’ pulmonary function can improve after several years of tobacco cessation. Moreover, it is well known that the incidence of cancer and cardiovascular conditions, such as heart attacks and strokes, are decreased among those who quit smoking.
At no direct cost to you, the FDNY Tobacco Cessation Program offers all active FDNY members and both active and retired WTC Program enrollees:
Personalized quit guidance from Matt Bars, our nationally renowned Tobacco Dependence expert.
Suggestions for lifestyle modifications, including diet and exercise tips.
Free FDA approved tobacco treatment medications (nicotine replacement and prescription medications) for members who are certified in the World Trade Center Health Program and certified for any physical or mental health WTC-related illness. If you are not certified, you can still qualify as we can now certify you for nicotine dependence.
Call (718) 999-1942 to schedule your tobacco cessation consultation or visit us any time on Thursdays between 2p-7p at the Fort Totten BHS location (Building 413B). Visit this webpage for directions to our Fort Totten location: Directions to Fort Totten
It is well known that smoking is related to a higher risk of developing lung cancer. This November, during Lung Cancer Awareness Month, make a plan to quit smoking. The American Cancer Society has resources to help you quit. Visit this website to learn more: click here.
On behalf of the staff at the FDNY WTC Health Program and the Bureau of Health Services, thank you for your continued participation in the WTC Health Program. Your commitment helps support our efforts to improve our medical monitoring/treatment services and meet the health needs of all rescue/recovery workers and their families.
Please do not reply to this email, this inbox is not monitored. If you have questions and/or need assistance regarding the WTC Health Program, please use the phone number below or visit our webpage for more information: https://www.fdnywtcprogram.org/
FDNY – WTC Health Program, 9 MetroTech Center,
Brooklyn, NY 11201, United States.
(718) 999-1878