Roper St. Francis is Firing Up for Next Smoking Cessation Program
October 27, 2010
CHARLESTON, SC – November 16, 2010 – Smoking cigarettes causes an estimated 20 percent of all deaths in the United States. If you’re among the 50 million Americans who smoke, Roper St. Francis Healthcare is ready to help you become one less statistic through its upcoming Smoking Cessation Program.
The majority of smokers know smoking is a health risk, but may not know that smoking is the number one cause of preventable disease and death in the United States, said Amy Levine, an instructor for the program at Roper St. Francis Healthcare.
The program is based on the QuitSmart system developed at Duke University Medical Center and boasts a 12-month non-relapse rate of 60 percent, Levine said.
Led by a comprehensively trained staff, the Roper St. Francis Smoking Cessation Program is a three-part series completed over three sessions. Each session lasts 60-90 minutes and includes relaxation audiotapes, cigarette substitutes and stress management techniques.
The cost of the program is $25 and is offered from 6-7 p.m. on the following dates:
· Tuesday, November 16
· Tuesday, November 30
· Tuesday, December 7
Classes are held at Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital, 2095 Henry Tecklenburg Dr. in West Ashley. For more information or to register, please call 402-CARE (2273).
The Roper St. Francis Healthcare Mission:
Healing All People with Compassion, Faith and Excellence
Roper St. Francis Healthcare is the South Carolina Lowcountry’s only private, not-for-profit health care system. The 657-bed system consists of 90 facilities and services in seven counties. Member hospitals include Roper Hospital, Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital and Roper Rehabilitation Hospital. Mount Pleasant Hospital opens in November 2010. Plans to build a hospital in Berkeley County are in progress. Roper St. Francis Physician Partners is a comprehensive network of more than 170 physicians that covers a complete range of primary care and 20 subspecialties.
With more than 4,800 employees, Roper St. Francis Healthcare is Charleston’s largest non-governmental, private employer. Its medical staff includes nearly 800 physicians representing every medical specialty. Ranked #46 among the Top 100 Integrated Health Networks in the nation, Roper St. Francis Healthcare recently earned 71 National Awards recognizing high levels of patient, physician and employee satisfaction. In 2009, the organization contributed more than 58,015 hours of staff time and $29.6 million to benefit the community, serving nearly 175,000 community residents.
