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Annual program packs students and staff into smoke-free environment
Communique staff
Issue date: 9/29/05 Section: News
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Kirkwood Community College, in conjunction with the Area Substance Abuse Council (ASAC), is sponsoring the Second Annual Freedom to Quit Smoking Program.
The nine-week program met for the first time Sept. 22 in the Governor's Room in Iowa Hall. Kirkwood Nurse Amy Ganske said people could join the program as late as the second or third week.
"The first four weeks of the program focus on preparing to quit," Ganske said. "The final five weeks provide free nicotine replacements to actually begin quitting."
The program was made possible through a grant provided to ASAC. Kirkwood has attempted similar programs but was unable to get plans off the ground because of a lack of funding.
"Last year, six people signed up and this year we already have 12 registrants," Ganske said. "It's open to all Kirkwood students, faculty and staff. Right now I'd say its about two-thirds students, one-third staff."
In addition to Freedom to Quit, Kirkwood Student Health is sponsoring the Great American Smoke-Out, which will take place Nov. 17.
The goal of the event is to try to get all smokers to put out their cigarettes, even if it's just for one day.
"Hopefully those involved with Freedom to Quit will become permanently smoke-free after they're through with the program," Ganske said.
The nine-week program met for the first time Sept. 22 in the Governor's Room in Iowa Hall. Kirkwood Nurse Amy Ganske said people could join the program as late as the second or third week.
"The first four weeks of the program focus on preparing to quit," Ganske said. "The final five weeks provide free nicotine replacements to actually begin quitting."
The program was made possible through a grant provided to ASAC. Kirkwood has attempted similar programs but was unable to get plans off the ground because of a lack of funding.
"Last year, six people signed up and this year we already have 12 registrants," Ganske said. "It's open to all Kirkwood students, faculty and staff. Right now I'd say its about two-thirds students, one-third staff."
In addition to Freedom to Quit, Kirkwood Student Health is sponsoring the Great American Smoke-Out, which will take place Nov. 17.
The goal of the event is to try to get all smokers to put out their cigarettes, even if it's just for one day.
"Hopefully those involved with Freedom to Quit will become permanently smoke-free after they're through with the program," Ganske said.