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Clearing the Air for Quality Healthcare
As an Orange County leader in the provision of quality
healthcare, Hoag is a designated smoke free zone.
While all individuals are expected to comply with the
smoke free policy while on Hoag property, the decision
to quit is a personal, and often very difficult one. Allow
us to partner with you in taking this important step
by utilizing the smoking cessation resources available
through Hoag.
Every year millions of smokers successfully quit. With
the right attitude, preparation and knowledge you can
one of them.
Today is the day to begin your journey to freedom.
Decide to Quit
The main step in the process of quitting is deciding to
quit. If you decide to quit someday in the future, pick a
date and stick with it.
Make Changes
In preparation for quitting, begin to change your
smoking pattern.
Keep a Diary
A week before quitting, record where, when, and why
you are smoking.
Think Positive
Tell yourself you can do it this time and convince
yourself that you will succeed.
Plan Your Deadline
Prepare for quitting by picking your day.
Learning Process
Don’t ever give up - just persist in cessation efforts until
you are successful.
Some Benefits to Quitting
Within 20 minutes of the last cigarette - blood
pressure drops to normal, pulse rate drops to a normal
rate, body temperature of the hands and feet increases
to normal.
In 8 to 24 hours - carbon monoxide level in blood
drops to normal, oxygen level in blood increases to
normal, chance of heart attack decreases.
In 48 hours - nerve endings start regrowing, and
the ability to taste and smell things is enhanced.
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