Smoking Cessation
Be a quitter. Be tobacco free.
Becoming tobacco free is one of the most important things you can do for your health. If you quit smoking, you can add as much as 10 years to your life expectancy. You can also reduce the risk for many adverse health effects, including:
- Cancer
- Cardiovascular disease
- Lung disease
- COPD
- Reproductive health issues
- Overall health
It is also the best way to protect friends and family members from the health risks associated with secondhand smoke. Quitting smoking can improve your health at any age.
MercyOne can help you quit smoking for good! We’re here to help you quit smoking and improve your health and well-being.
MercyOne Des Moines Tobacco Cessation Program Information
The MercyOne Smoking Cessation Program is designed to help you quit smoking by providing you with the tools and support you need to succeed. We understand that quitting smoking is not easy, and our team is here to help with personalized care options available.
Individualized counseling
Our trained counselor will work with you to develop a personalized quit plan that works for you. We will help you identify your triggers and develop coping strategies to overcome them.
Nicotine replacement therapy
We offer a variety of nicotine replacement therapy options, including patches, gum, nasal spray and lozenges to help manage your cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
Medications to help with cravings and symptoms
We can prescribe medications to help control your tobacco cravings and make quitting easier. These include:
- Bupropion SR to help lower the urge to smoke and help with withdrawal symptoms. This can make quitting easier to deal with.
- Varenicline to lower your cravings for cigarettes and makes smoking less enjoyable.
Education and resources
We will provide educational materials and resources to help you understand the benefits of quitting smoking and the risks of continuing to smoke.
Designed to help you
Our program is flexible and tailored to meet your specific needs. We understand that everyone’s journey to quitting smoking is unique, and we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Affordable and accessible
Most insurance plans will cover the costs of tobacco cessation programs. Our team is available for in person and virtual appointments.
Contact us today at 515-643-7900 to learn more about our program and schedule an appointment with our counselor.
MercyOne Genesis Tobacco Cessation Program Information
Our program addresses both the physical addition to nicotine and the psychological addition to the act of using tobacco. We can:
- help determine personal reasons for quitting
- show ways to deal with urges
- help determine which nicotine replacement therapy will work best for individuals
- teach ways to deal with a relapse
- demonstrate methods of stress management
Our Tobacco Cessation Program is:
- 4 session programs
- once a week for 4 weeks
- 1 to 1 1/2-hour sessions
- cost is $100 for all 4 sessions
- some insurances cover the cost, or at least part of it
Call 563-421-6991 for session or class times and to register.
Dr. Neil Horning shares information about lung cancer, smoking cessation and screening for lung cancer.
This is part of a weekly cancer education program hosted by Dr. Richard Deming and Above + Beyond Cancer.
