Smoking cessation is important in the medical management of many contributors to heart attack.  According to the Surgeon General, eliminating smoking can greatly reduce the risks of repeat heart attacks and death from heart disease by 50 percent or more.

Instructions to Patient
All smoking cessation classes are to be scheduled through the Respiratory Care Department.

Additional Information
Tobacco smoking remains the number one cause of preventable disease and death in the United States.  Click here for Smoking Cessation Strategies.