WRMC has developed a program led by a certified nicotine dependence counselor who will guide your employees and their spouses through the many issues related to quitting tobacco products using the “Duke Stop Smoking Clinic QuitSmart” program. This includes:-Coping with anger, sleep problems, cravings, and managing stress
-How to prevent taking up smoking/tobacco products again
-What to do when you have friends and famiily who use tobacco
-Identifying and controlling your “triggers”
The Facts:
-If you smoke one pack per day, quitting would save you $1,730 per year
-Saved health insurance premiums per employee that quits averages $1,927
-Absenteeism increases by 7 to 10 days/year for employees who use tobacco
-Employees who use tobacco accrue $4,430 in productivity loss every year
Pricing Model
-Up to 5 employees–$81.66/person
-6 to 10 employees–$38.75/person
-11 to 15 employees–$28.85/person
-16 to 20 employees–$24.44/person
-More than 20 employees–$22.81/person
Class Structure
-Preparation (reasons to quit, social support, plan quit date)
-Quitting (quit date, copying techniques, hypnosis/relaxation)
-Maintenance (weight control, reinforce support network)
-Planning Ahead (progress, coping, dangers of smoking) -1 and 6 month follow-up phone calls
Classes are offered at WRMC or your own facility and are offered just in time for New Year’s resolutions!
If you are interested in the program, please contact Jennifer Coleman at JColeman@wrmc.com or 870-262-6168 by Dec. 31, 2012.
