| Tobacco Cessation Program |
The Cypress Health Region cares about the well-being of our residents and wants to protect our clients, staff and visitors from the health risks associated with tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke. One of our goals is to promote and reinforce a tobacco free lifestyle.
No smoking or tobacco use of any kind is permitted in Cypress Health Region buildings or on the grounds, 24 hours a day. This includes hospitals, treatment centers, primary care and public health facilities owned by the Cypress Health Region.
Upon admission to any hospital within the region, patients/clients will be asked about tobacco use and will receive brief tobacco cessation counseling.
If you would like to stop using tobacco, talk with your health care provider or pharmacist. For further support, contact the Tobacco Cessation Coordinator. |
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Health Canada Advises Canadians Not to Use Electronic Cigarettes
Health Canada is advising Canadians not to purchase or use electronic smoking products, as these products may pose health risks and have not been fully evaluated for safety, quality and efficacy by Health Canada.
Click here to read the full story |
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Click any of the following links for additional information on tobacco cessation:
Tobacco Tidbits - Learn need-to-know facts about tobacco use (click here)
Wasting Cash? - Cash calculator to learn how much money quitting tobacco can save you (click here)
National Non-Smoking Week Press Releases - Additional information, facts, and tips (click here)
Tobacco Cessation Websites - Visit other reputable websites on tobacco cessation (click here) |
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| National Non-Smoking Week |
National non-smoking originated over 30 years ago in 1977 and is one of the longest running public education events in all of Canada and is coordinated by the Canadian Council for Tobacco Control.
The goals of National Non-Smoking Week are:
- Educate Canadian's on the dangers presented by tobacco use
- Tobacco addicition prevention
- Help people quit smoking
- Promote individuals rights to breathe fresh air that is unpollected by tobacco smoke
- Denormalize the tobacco industry, including marketing practices, tobacco products, and tobacco uses
- Assist in attaining a smoke-free Canada
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| I Won't Smoke Today Because: |
- I know I can do it
- I won't be a slave to addiction
- I'll cough less
- I'll smile more
- I'll feel stronger
- I'll start to walk
- I'll take the stairs
- My heart rate may go down
- My energy will go up
- I'll live longer
- I can gain control of my life
- I can do it for 24 hours
- I can take it one day at a time
- Every puff weakens my heart
- Every cigarette invites cancer
- Too many people have died from smoking
- My friend died from lung cancer
- I don't want to get cancer
- I don't like the smell of smoke in my hair
- I don't like my clothes smelling like fumes
- I don't like my house smelling like ashes
- Everything will smell better
- Food will taste better
- My pets will quit too
- I'll get fewer glares
- My friends will stop scolding
- I'll be welcome in any restaurant
- I'll enjoy going to the movies
- I don't have to step outside for a cigarette
- Airplane and bus trips will be more relaxing
- I'll grin at "No Smoking" signs
- My singing voice will grow stronger
- I'll run out of songs before I run out of breath
- My breath will be sweeter
- My skin will be smoother
- My teeth will be whiter
- My hands will be cleaner
- I won't have to clean ashtrays
- I don't want bronchitis
- I don't want emphysema
- I'm practicing to quit
- Practice makes perfect
- Cigarette machines eat my change
- I hate convenience stores
- I'm tired of wasting my money
- The money adds up - I could save thousands of dollars
- The only stroke I want is one that leads to a hole in one
- I owe it to myself
- I owe it to my family
- I don't want to expose anyone to my second-hand smoke
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- I'm tired of the nicotine hangovers
- I'm tired of constant cravings
- I'll stop burning holes in my furniture
- I'll stop burning my fingers
- I won't risk burning my house down
- The glamour is gone
- I don't need a cigarette to feel confident
- I'll be more attractive without one
- I'll feel better without one
- My children want to be just like me
- I want to be a good role model
- My family will be proud of me
- An apple a day beats a pack a day
- I want healthier teeth and gums
- My dentist bill will go down
- My doctor visits will decrease
- I'll stop hacking
- I'll stop wheezing
- I'll stop gasping
- I'm ready to get into shape
- Exercise will be easier
- I'll get more kisses
- I don't want anything slowing me down
- My circulation will improve
- I'm protecting my heart
- Tar belongs on streets, not in my lungs
- This ending is a new beginning
- I plan to celebrate my 100th birthday
- It's a challenge I can master
- I'll feel great about myself
- I'm tired of smoking
- I'm tired of smoking alone (my friends have quit)
- I won't tire as easily
- I'll get fewer colds
- It gives me heartburn
- It could give me brittle bones (osteoporosis)
- My house won't be littered with butts
- There's no time like now
- I'll sleep better
- I'm getting smarter
- I'm getting help - I don't have to do it alone
- My doctor said to quit
- My friends are supporting me
- Co-workers will applaud
- Smoke stings my eyes
- When the smoke clears, the facts are clear
- If 46 million people can do it, so can I
- I have the power to stop
- I won't send my life up in smoke
- There are no ifs, ands, or butts
- I'ts never too late to quit!
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