Smoking Cessation Program

Most smokers today know that smoking is bad for their health and harmful to people around them. They know they should quit but they either don’t know how or have tried in the past and failed. Luckily, kicking the habit is a little easier with the help of the Medical Specialists Smoking Cessation Program. The clinic is open to anyone over the age of 18 who wants to end their dependence on tobacco.

The program begins with an initial visit in the clinic to determine the smoker's history of tobacco use, prior quit attempts, medical history, as well as a physical exam. This thorough examination of a person's smoking habits also addresses the concerns about quitting and includes a review of medications that are available to help a person quit.

Ongoing sessions provide a supportive approach to quitting without judgment or blame, offer motivation, and assist in modifying behavior, assessing progress, and coping with withdrawal. "Quitting is hard to do," says Linda Gatto, APN who runs the smoking cessation program. "It takes real dedication to give up tobacco, and it's especially difficult to do alone. That's why we're here."

The Medical Specialists Smoking Cessation Program is run through our Department of Pulmonary Medicine, a comprehensive pulmonary medicine group that specializes in detecting, diagnosing and treating lung disease in Indiana. We promote our smoking cessation program because we believe that quitting tobacco use is the most important thing someone can do for their health.

For more information about the Medical Specialists Smoking Cessation Program, please call the Medical Specialists Department of Pulmonary Medicine at 219-922-5416.