The Tobacco Free program is designed to assist you in creating your plan to quit tobacco.
Register by clicking on the button below to fill out the form. You can also contact the Eagan Center for Wellness by calling 205-307-2745 or emailing wcenter@american-usa.com if you have any questions.
A Health Coach will work with you to create your plan to quit tobacco.
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GIVE YOURSELF
THE GIFT OF
HEALTH WHILE HELPING OTHERS
GETTING STARTED
Contact the Eagan Center for Wellness to schedule your introductory appointment.
FIND OUT WHY
( Identify why you want to quit )
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Have more control over my life
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Reduce my chance for heart attack and stroke
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Reduce my chance for lung cancer and emphysema
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Save money
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Have more energy
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Have better smelling clothes, hair, breath, home and car
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Be able to breathe better and have fewer colds
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Be a good example to my children/grandchildren
GATHER YOUR RESOURCES
Your Health Coach will assist you in developing your Tobacco Free quit plan and will connect with you four - six times throughout the year. Connect with family members, coworkers and others who may want to join or support you on this journey.
REMOVE ALL BARRIERS
Did you know that by participating in the Tobacco Free program you can receive prescription tobacco quit aids with no copay? You can also receive reimbursement for over-the-counter aids like nicotine patches or gum (up to $400 in a calendar year).
You may also participate in up to four hours (paid time) of Tobacco Free education annually
with your manager’s prior approval.
SET YOUR QUIT DATE & COMMIT TO QUIT
Your Health Coach will assist you in determining your Quit Day.
FAQs
PRACTICE THE 4 D'S
WHEN A CRAVING HITS
DEEP BREATHS
Take 10 slow, deep
breaths and review
the reasons you
want to quit.
DRINK WATER
Keep a large cup of ice water nearby. Drink water regularly.
DO SOMETHING
Stay busy with work and activities to keep your mind and body engaged.
DELAY
Delay reaching for tobacco for 10
minutes and the craving will subside.
