Smoking Cessation Program
ATTENTION Tobacco Users!
The Health Plan is pleased to announce that we are offering, FREE, to the community, the opportunity to attend The Health Plan sponsored Tobacco Cessation Classes. The Health Plan strongly believes that one of the most important actions which an individual can take to help prevent/delay disease, disability and death is to STOP SMOKING and RUBBING SNUFF!
- How many session are there?
The program consists of eight (8) 1 1/2 hour session to be held in an eight (8) week period.
- Where will the sessions be held?
The sessions will be held at The Health Plan, 52160 National Road East, St. Clairsville, OH and The Health Plan, 100 Lillian Gish Blvd., Massillon, OH.
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When will the sessions be held?
FFS clinics are scheduled to be held at 5:30pm, based on demand, as follows:
St. Clairsville Office - 3/20/12 - 5/1/12
Massillon Office - 3/22/12 - 5/3/12
Other clinics may be offered, as needed. You may make inquiries or schedule for an upcoming clinic by calling Joy Gillispie in St. Clairsville at 1.800.624.6961 or 740.695.7640 or Bonnie Silla in Massillon at 330.834.2228 or 1.877.236.2289, ext. 2228 . - Is there a drug coverage for smoking cessation agents?
Any Health Plan commercial member, 18 years of age or older, is eligible for 180 days of treatment per year, at a $0 co-pay, with a prescription from his/her provider physician. The agents covered under the above circumstances include Nicotine Replacement Therapies, Zyban, and Chantix.
- What does the program consist of?
The Health Plan utilizes the respected and renowned American Lung Association's "Freedom from Smoking Program". The philosophy behind this lifestyle modification program is such that tools are offered to those who are ready to quit smoking, which empower the individual to be successful, while providing an interactive, positive, educational and supportive atmosphere.
- How can I sign up?
In order to schedule for an upcoming session, please call Joy Gillispie in St. Clairsville at 1.800.624.6961 or 740.695.7640 or Bonnie Silla in Massillon at 330.834.2228 or 1.877.236.2289, ext. 2228.
