Great American Smoke Out – Nov 15, 2018
KAFP
The Kansas Academy of Family Physicians is joining physicians across the U.S. in celebrating the annual Great American Smoke Out on Thursday, November 15. Kansas has seen a decrease in the number of residents using tobacco, yet thousands still struggle with their tobacco addiction. It often takes 7 to 9 quit attempts before successfully overcoming tobacco. Patients indicate that a healthcare provider’s advice to quit is a strong motivator in taking the first step. As a family physician, you are a motivator!
If you are interested in the latest tobacco training and resources for your practice, please visit the KAFP website for details. Two free resources that may interest you:
- Kansas Department of Health & Environment’s Brief Tobacco Intervention Online Training helping providers and staff quickly learn how to effectively talk with patients about tobacco in less than three minutes. 1 hour CME available.
- AAFP’s Tobacco and Nicotine Cessation Toolkit