For the millions of people who may be planning to give up smoking as a new year’s resolution in 2022, NYC Health + Hospitals offers smoking cessation programs, specifically designed to help individuals with their objective.

Jacobi Medical Center’s program incorporates both individual and group counseling, and included a six-week intensive plan. Proactive telephone counseling is also available to assist ex-smokers in remaining tobacco-free. Pharmacotherapy recommendations, (PATCH AND GUM) are based on each individual’s complete medical history and a comprehensive tobacco questionnaire.

Social support is also available as part of the treatment and is an important component in helping support each person to stick with the program as they continue with their daily lives.

Jacobi Medical Center’s program operates at 1400 Pelham Parkway South, Nurses Residence, Building #1, Room 4W2, Bronx, NY 10461, and hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The contact telephone numbers are (718) 918-3907 or (718) 918-3784.

Morrisania Diagnostic & Treatment Center also offers an NYC HHC Cessation Program, incorporating NRT and classes. Smokers can call for appointment. Counselors are available on Tuesdays. The center offers free or low-cost medications, telephone counseling, individual counseling and group counseling and the program operates at Wellness Pavilion, 1225 Gerard Avenue, Rm 1D, Bronx, NY 10452. Call (718) 579-4934 or  (718) 579-4912. The phone numbers direct clients to Lincoln Hospital.

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— nychealthy (@nycHealthy) December 20, 2021